My family and I (2 adults and 4 boys age 8-20) stayed at the Paia Plantation home between Christmas and New Years 2017. We are experienced VRBO-ers and this was our first experience using AirBnB. It was COMPLETELY positive in every way.
Daniel and Manuela were fantastic, and their home was amazing. Right from the beginning, they were super helpful and accommodating and offered to stock the home with some groceries since we were arriving on Xmas eve and stores were not going to be open. The owners met us on arrival and gave us a quick tour and we were settled in quickly.
The location, Paia - is PERFECT for those wanting a more laid back and private experience away from the chaos of Lahaina. So central. We frequently dined and shopped in the nearby quaint town of Paia and spent most of our beach-time at the local Paia beaches (Baby Beach and Baldwin Beach). We spend probably 5-6 weeks a year at beaches all over the Eastern US and the Caribbean (NJ, NC, FL, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Aruba, Mexico) and this was one of our favorites EVER. Maui is amazing. From Paia, we were so central that all the things we did (Helicopter tour, Road to Hana, Haleakala, Sailing/snorkling in Lahaina, Luau in Lahaina, beaches, hiking, and watching the big wave surfers at JAWS) were all within easy reach!
The house was beautiful and clean. It was much larger than I expected! The rooms were all set up perfectly around the private outdoor courtyard space with the pool. There are literally 4 different places to dine around the house (2 outdoor and 2 indoor). The outdoor shower was awesome, and kitchen/laundry areas were clean, modern, and convenient.
I really cannot possibly say a single negative or even neutral thing about our experience. It was simply amazing and we will hopefully be back!