Gary and Marianne are warm and inviting hosts who imbue a Mauian equivalent of the Costan Rican Pura Vida. Their home is a beautiful mountain retreat with lush landscaping and plenty of space inside and out to enjoy the cool upcountry breeze and spend the nights away from the hustle of the coastal beaches, while still being a very short drive to see the Sea Turtles, go snorkeling, or go to excellent nearby restaurants. You can even relax by watching an italian cooking show on the TV while listening to the myriad nearby natural fauna. Especially soothing when relaxing and falling asleep at the end of a full day at a beach BBQ.
We loved the proximity of Haiku/Makawao to everywhere we wanted to go, and highly recommend exploring this magical area of Maui.