Stefano's place is an EXCELLENT resting spot for those who plan on spending multiple days on the Road to Hana. Haiku is a peaceful town, and there are EXCELLENT food trucks on all three sides within a 5-10 minute drive. The only gas station we could find was in Paia, which we referred to as Pa-Hina because it's beginning to look and flow very much like Lahina. We didn't bother with laundry, but there was a laundry mat nearby if the washer/dryer are in use. The grounds had some beautiful plants and flowers, most of which were foreign to us. The room was incredibly clean, to the extent that we made the kids wash the stairs one rainy afternoon. The views from the room are not awe-inspiring, but we knew that coming into it, we we're there for Hana Highway adventures. We did get an awesome rainbow just outside our lani (patio).
Stefano was excellent in his communications, and we we're lucky enough to meet him between excursions, he kindly introduced himself, and seemed like a very nice man.
We would definitely request to stay here again, as we love the adventure side of the island.
Thanks Stefano!!
Advice for Smokers (All others move on): Hawaii is not smoker friendly (including the Lanai), everywhere you look there are signs making it almost impossible to comfortably enjoy a cigarette. I am hyper sensitive to non-smokers feelings in this regard, and like everywhere else on the island, could not find a peaceful place for this 5-minute pleasure. The picnic table was a no-go for me, because the walkway to one of the units is on a blind corner and I was worried I might startle someone coming around the corner. The weather in Maui is often rainy, I found the most secluded space was at the end of the driveway near the road, I wish I'd brought an umbrella.