We really wanted to like this place since we always spend a few days in Upcountry when we visit Maui but this property was disappointing so we will not stay here again. We were surprised by the many positive reviews. This place is not nearly as nice as the photos. Here are the Pros and Cons:
Pros:
1. Well located for visits to Makawao and Haleakala crater.
2. The cabin is clean and the kitchen well equipped.
3. Host seems to be friendly and responsive although we had very minimal communication with her.
Cons:
1. This is an old, tired, run down and very basic cabin badly in need of updating.
2. Furniture, such as it is, seems to have been gathered from thrift shops. The place is a mishmash of old, tired mismatched furniture and clutter.
3. It was hot when we stayed here in mid-May but there are only a few small, very old portable fans that are very inadequate for cooling. Some ceiling fans are desperately needed here or, at the very least, some large new powerful fans are needed. It was a hot sweatbox for most of our stay even with all windows open and all the tiny old fans running.
4. This property is very overpriced for what it is. We feel ripped off! Don’t be fooled by a nightly “rate” of $125 since the owner charges a whopping $175 to clean this tiny old cabin which is more than any other cleaning fee we paid for other much larger Maui properties on this trip. Also, beware of the fine print which you must dig for and which is not noted on the Airbnb “final” pricing page: this owner expects you to pay for her taxes (14.25%) on your rental money paid to her by Airbnb. She expects you to pay for her taxes on the nightly rate and on the exorbitant cleaning fee. As such, our “out the door” cost was over $270 Per Night for a 2 night stay which is so overpriced for this very basic property...buyer beware! We have discovered several nicer, less expensive alternatives in the Upcountry area which we will plan to rent next time.