Pookela Paradise is a lovely vacation home. The layout of the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom main house above, with a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment below was perfect for our family and friends. Overall, we found it to be clean, comfortable and well-equipped.
We liked being off the beaten tourist track and away from the South & West Maui crowds. The location is good for trips to Haleakela or Hana, however weather in Makawao was very windy and dumping rain during much of the week we stayed there (early January). Day trips to the more touristy South & West Maui beaches were mostly sunny and dry, even when it was windy and pouring at the house. We didn't mind the 30-40 minute drive to find a sunny beach.
Makawao is a lovely little country town, with some nice shops and a tiny museum. We enjoyed the Italian restaurant just a few blocks from the house, as well as the freshly made donuts from the Komodo Store & Bakery. Dinner a few short miles away at the Hali'imaile General Store was absolutely fabulous.
Despite the heavy rain, we would likely stay there again, maybe just not during the wettest winter months. When the weather cooperated, the deck outside was wonderful!