We were relocating to a new city and decided to detour to Maui for a month long vacation. We booked the Maliko Retreat for the month and it was one of the best vacation decisions we have ever made! Sydney and Maurice were extraordinary hosts who went out of their way to make the cottage feel like home. The cottage was fully stocked when we arrived - including fresh tropical flowers, everything one could possible want in a kitchen and equipment for activities such as yoga mats, boogie boards, and beach chairs! We greatly enjoyed the tour Sydney gave of the property. In addition to the fascinating history of the area, we learned about where/when to pick the many fruits growing on the property, which tree leaves to brew for ice tea, and where to cut fresh flowers.

The cottage is located in the upcountry town of Makawao, which turned out to be a convenient starting point for our day trips to the West/South Maui beaches, Haleakala, road to Hana, and Maui's many gems. But as spectacular as these places were, it was the most amazing feeling to be able to come back at the end of the day to a place that we could call home. To be able to prepare and eat homemade meals with the freshest ingredients from the farmer's market, relax under the stars, and surrender to the night breeze... we couldn't ask for a better Maui experience. We also enjoyed the comfortable cooler weather at the cottage. There always seemed to be a breeze which was a welcome distraction to Maui's beaches.

Coming from a big city, we cherished the tranquility of the property, and were so inspired by Sydney and Maurice's knowledge of and loving care for their land. We hope to be back soon!!