Although Bonnie, a naturopath, was with a patient when we arrived, she took the time to come outside and greet us when we arrived. She briefly showed us to our room so we could bring our bags in, and then returned to us after her patient left. We didn't have much chance to get acquainted until the next morning, but she is a lovely person and made us feel quite welcome and comfortable.

The house is large and comfortable and our room was adequate. It's necessary to go out into the hallway to reach the bathroom (not en suite) so we recommend taking a wrap for middle-of-the-night trips, even though we never saw a soul in the hallway. Bonnie had given us a detailed explanation of her kitchen, which we were free to use, but we got back to the house so late in the afternoons that we decided to make the short walk down to Colleen's restaurant for dinners. We kept yogurt in the guest fridge for breakfasts. If guests are inclined to cook, they are encouraged to help themselves to veggies and herbs from her extensive garden, a privilege which would save a considerable amount of money in the grocery-expensive islands.

If you're looking for luxury, this is not your place. But if you just want a clean bed, hot shower, safe surroundings, and congenial host, we recommend Haiku Guesthouse. Haiku is also a convenient home base for exploring Maui and this guesthouse is much more affordable than the resorts!