From the beginning of our interactions to the time we stepped off their porch, Maxi and Woody made us feel like we were their 20-something niece/nephew visiting from the mainland with their familial hospitality. We were greeted by a smiling Maxi who showed us our beautiful room and private bathroom, as well as the lanai that overlooked her garden on one side and the breathtaking mountains of Maui on the other.

After a much-needed shower (including a great selection of toiletries provided by the hosts), we got a lesson on the best places to visit in Kihei pointed out on a map we were allowed to keep. All of their suggestions were divine; we even visited their suggested restaurant, Nalu's, once again before flying back!

Maybe it was the Maui sun or fantastic food, but we slept like rocks both nights of our stay. The bed was comfortable, clean, and most importantly quiet. Maui isn't a place for late night parties, and we appreciated that our hosts followed that same tradition.

I believe the breakfast itself deserves its own review. You won't get fresher papaya anywhere; our hosts pick them from their own backyard! We were also given a selection of delicious breads and wonderful coffee. Woody made sure we didn't lift a finger during the breakfast service and humorously noted that "It makes me feel useful!"

I could go on and on about this Airbnb but I can guarantee you won't find better hosts on the island. Maxi and Woody are hands down the best hosts we've stayed with and we hope we are lucky enough to stay with them again. A great quote from Maxi: "We live in a beautiful home in a beautiful space and we want to share that." We truly felt that kindness throughout our short stay. Do yourselves a favor and stay longer than we did!