I can't say enough good things about this place and about the WONDERFUL host Cloe. If you're lucky enough to find available dates for your stay, definitely book here! My hubby and I stayed here for two nights for our honeymoon, but we wish we stayed longer. Definitely my top 3 best Airbnb experiences to date.
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Don't let the exterior fool you. It looks like a motel from the outside, but the inside is so tastefully and adorably decorated with a sustainability vibe! The unit itself is spacious and clean. For being so close to the beach, I was amazed I didn't find even one speck of beach sand nor dust!
- I don't want to ruin the fun and sweet little touches Cloe makes to ensure her guests feel welcome, but it definitely feels like you're staying with close family rather than in a hotel. Cloe seriously went above and beyond, voluntarily offering early check-in, sending us a list of recommendations in Maui, checking in on us during the stay, and replying immediately to any inquiries or questions.
- There were some ants hanging out in the kitchen, but they were cute and tiny, unlike the ones you see on the mainland. Just store leftovers in the fridge and you'll be A-okay.
- No AC, but we didn't need it at all. The modern ceiling fans in the bedroom and living room were more than effective.
- The clerestory windows in the bedroom do catch some traffic noise and lights from the main road, but this was clearly disclosed in the listing and didn't bother us. Solutions: Close the window, close the blinds, adjust the mirrored closet doors opposite the windows, or sleep in the living room on the pull-out couch and the big screen TV :)
- 1 reserved parking space was nice.
LOCATION
- Convenient location that's just over a mile to Paia Town (food, drinks, gas stations, boutique store shopping) and under a mile to North Paia Beach and Ho'okipa beach (turtles, windsurfing). My hubby and I usually love hiking and walking, but we preferred to drive the 2-3 minutes in both directions rather than walk along a busy highway (with prickly grass!). Dealer's choice, though.
- Next door to Mama's Fish House
- En route to Road to Hana
Thank you, Cloe, for an amazing stay. Would definitely stay here again the next time we're in town!