The first thing I’ll say is that I wish I was still there. This trip was half business/half holiday, and I chose the location because it was close to work and the reasonable price of the stay allowed me to add days of vacation within my budget. When Maureen discovered my reason for for booking she moved my reservation to her room with a kitchenette, which was enormously helpful.
I arrived to fresh baked treats waiting for me. When met Maureen she gave me advice on where to walk, where to shop, etc.
During work days I was exhausted when I got home so all I could muster energy for was going out the pool area and floating away my stress in that warm, wonderful salt water. HEAVENLY. The pool area is a small oasis that is available when you just don’t have it in you to venture out. I think I used it every night I was there. lol
As far as vacation went, she had supplies one could use for your day at the beach: boogie boards, noodles, snorkeling gear. So along with her reasonable rates, I also saved money on supplies.
The location is a perfect starting spot for pretty much anything you want to do on the island. I did the road to Hana, a beach crawl on the Wailea side, a fabulous (and harrowing) drive near the needle, and lots of other exploring, and getting back “home” was easy.
The 3 dogs were frosting on the cake for someone like me who had to leave her dogs at home. They are kept in the private home area but Maureen was very accommodating to my need for puppy love.
One of my favorite things about staying there was feeling a part of the neighborhood; hearing the kids walking home from school, the chickens that abound on Maui, and just feeling more local than tourist.
I hope I can visit again and I will absolutely recommend this place to friends.
Oh, and did I mention Maureen’s baked goods???