We spent a week at Hula Hale and I legitimately cried when we left. That's how beautiful Maui is and how great this listing is. Everything is just as pictured- gorgeous private lanai, comfy bed, small but functional kitchen space, private bathroom, and personal parking spot. The beach gear provided was well-maintained and incredibly helpful to have throughout the trip. What's not pictured are the thoughtful touches (coffee, local guidebooks, and even birthday candles and a lighter hidden in a kitchen drawer), cute geckos hiding on your lanai, the many stars you can see from Haiku, and the delicious coffee and breakfast at Baked on Maui a short walk away. We did get a chance to meet Claire and Billy briefly at the beginning of our stay. They were just as welcoming and warm in person as they had been in communication before our trip.
If you are looking to be centralized to a resort area, this is not the listing for you. However, if you want to feel like you've found a home away from home, get early jumps on the Road to Hana and Haleakala sunrise drives (both of which really did pay off), and don't mind a 30-40 minute drive to get to other parts of the island (which is basically what you're going to end up doing at some point, no matter where you stay), you will be very fortunate to stay here. Mahalo again, Claire and Billy! We cannot wait to return.