Dan & Tiffani’s space is so delightful and we didn’t want to leave! We were immediately able to relax when we arrived after a long flight. Everything was super clean and simple. There are so many windows and sleeping with them open and hearing the birds and waves and taking in the fresh ocean air was all dream-like. We slept so well. In the light of day, the space is surrounded by palm trees and we felt like we were in a little tree house. Walking to the beach is easy and it’s so nice that you can borrow beach towels and chairs to bring along.
We had a car, but decided to walk to town once, which was totally fine for us (almost a mile). There is no sidewalk for a part of it, heads up. Our favorite spot for breakfast, coffee, smoothies, etc. was Paia Bay Cafe. It’s sort of hidden, but definitely worth finding! My husband went mountain biking twice in the Makawao Forest Preserve, and rented his bike from Maui Cyclery in Paia - they were very helpful there and the gear was great. They give you a bike rack with your rental as well.
Driving you’re super close to lots of things, including Ho’okipa Beach where the the turtles sunbathe and the towns of Makawao and Haiku, and of course Paia. There was so much more to see, we wish we stayed all our days here! It is a great way to get more of a local feel rather than being caught up in the resort world (which we are in now and wishing we were back at Dan & Tiffini’s!).
This place is a gem and we’d love to come back!!!