Since day one, I was able to efficiently, and effectively
communicate with the host, Teri. She was extremely
responsive, which enabled me to put together a vacation (flight, room
& board, car rental) in less than an hour and a half. Despite my
holiday plans being completely last minute, I was able to enjoy a
stress free trip.

Teri, as well as her assistant host, Max, were warm and welcoming.
They were friendly and easy to talk to. Teri is especially upbeat and
positive. She has a great sense of humor and a pleasant personality.
Teri, is very knowledgeable about various aspects of Maui (sites to see, restaurants to eat based on your budget, car rentals, weather conditions in various Maui
regions, tourist do's & don'ts, the list goes on....). She's more than
happy to help you plan out your days and activities if you wish.

A large shower room is shared. I didn't encounter any issues regarding shower
availability (nor did I ever run out of hot water when showering). My friend and I felt no awkwardness whatsoever for the duration of our stay at The Tortoise & Bird Refuge.

A major highlight for us was the location. The Tortoise & Bird Refuge
is a short walking distance from downtown Lahaina. Just 1 mile walking
distance from the heart of town in Lahaina. Even if you have a
vehicle, it is hit and miss as to whether or not you'll land parking
in this popular area. As mentioned in the description, the location is
the second row of houses from the beach. Teri's property is
beautiful, well-maintained, shady and private. I would absolutely
stay there again. I would recommend The Tortoise & Bird Refuge to my
friends and family (and any of you reading this review!), should they
plan a trip to sunny Maui, Hawaii.

Mahalo to Teri and Max for making this trip stress-free, comfortable,
enjoyable, and memorable.