Spent a glorious week in Maui last week and we stayed at the Gingerbread House in Paia.

Paia is a beautiful village in the middle north shore of the island, great to get to both east and west side as well as ample time to see everything in one day. Lots of food options, including the great Mana foods grocery store. House is at the start of the 'road to Hana' so you can get a jump start on that road early in the morning. Stop at the Kaui store, just up the road from the house towards Hana.

If a beach is your thing, the North shore seems to have more waves, however a short walk/drive to Kuau beach, about a third of a mile west. I'm told its a favorite spot for sea turtles. We didn't see any on the shore but lots frolicking in the water.

The gingerbread house was all we would have asked for. Pictures reflect the listing accurately. Clean and airy, near the sugarcane fields so lots of beautiful sounds to wake up to. Note, if you don't like the sounds of nature in the morning and like to sleep in late, this might not be the best place for you as you are in a beautiful natural setting, close to palm trees and bamboo, so lots of birds cooing and chirping.

Full Kitchen to cook up your meals with wonderful ingredients from Mana foods, a short 5 min drive from the house.

Cable TV with tons of channels, as well as WIFI for all your devices.

Great bed, very comfortable and a practical walk in closet to store all your wearables for the week.

Great bathroom, shower had good fast hot water and pressure, with lots of natural light. It felt like showering outside.

An allergy free house, very little carpet, and feather free.
As can be expected, not a wheelchair friendly house. Bedroom is on the second floor. No Air conditioning, but we were there on very hot days, and this house is under trees and has ample fans and windows that the cool breeze from the Ocean was ample to keep the house cool.

Stocked with beach towels, chairs, coolers for picnics as well as a hand made book with rules, tips and advice shows that the hosts care for your experience.

A caveat, if arriving in the dark, late in the evening, be sure to have a GPS. We had one, and I'm not sure I would have found it without the GPS. When going up the road from the highway, always stick to your left, you'll see the signs announcing the Gingerbread house. This house is about 20 mins from OGG airport, so easy and fast. Once you get your rental car, you'll be at the house in 20 mins.

All in all, a wonderful house, great location, wonderful hosts. I would definitely return.