Staying at Hula Hale was the best choice for my 5 day stay on Maui. I wanted a private peaceful get-away, and that's exactly what I got. Claire is quick to reply to all messages starting from booking online to the time of arrival and check out. Although the pictures are accurate, there is an essence to the location that cannot be captured, it must be experienced. I texted Claire when I got in and she asked to came by. If you want to stay completely private you could go without seeing them, but it was a pleasure speaking with her.
I was prepared with all I needed, however they provide amenities for the kitchenette and bathroom, in case you forget a necessity or two. The morning coffee made my day, the little gift basket of snacks saved me those nights coming back from surfing and needing to have a snack. The place is super clean. It's a bit warm, but a blessing to have the door and window open with a nice ceiling fan. The mornings are blissful with wakeup calls from roosters, and the gentle morning light, and some showers. The lanai is the perfect spot to have your morning coffee, meditate, and even ask Claire for a yoga mat, she will provide.
The location is perfect. It is a country location, far from hotels but very close to a few awesome little towns; Paia, and Makawao. Haiku itself is tiny, but has the best restaurant "Colleen's" and best sushi everyone on the island was raving about "Nuka". You're close to Maui's waistline, so you are sort of central to all directions you'd want to go. The street is directly off Hana Hwy, which is the most beautiful road I've ever been on.
I would love to return to Hula hale someday.