We were so glad we had the chance to stay at Leanne and Trevor's home and to meet these two incredibly kind people.
We stayed in both the beautiful front house and the charming back cottage during our (almost) two-month stay. Both the cottage and front house were immaculately clean. And both houses were not just fully equipped with everything we needed for our extended stay (pots, pans, dishes, glasses, appliances, washer/dryer, bath towels, beach towels, boogie boards, beach chairs, etc), but everything was in absolutely perfect condition. Many items and appliances seemed brand new.
Leanne and Trevor's home is in a great, safe location--close to shopping, restaurants, and groceries. Their home is in a quiet, residential neighborhood--which we loved. This allowed us to have an extended stay where we felt more like we were part of the local community, rather than being isolated in a large resort. This gave us the opportunity to meet neighbors on the street, shop in local farmers' markets, and have experiences that were "off the beaten tourist path." The house is also very close to a wonderful park and neighborhood beaches. The nearby public park was great for walking, jogging, turtle-watching, etc.. and had great facilities that included BBQs, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball, tennis, a skatepark, etc.. My daughters were able to take a quick walk to a beginner surfing school (which they did several times a week).
Leanne and Trevor were wonderful and kind. They have lived on Maui for many years, so they are very knowledgeable about the entire island. They were very willing to spend time offering advice on the best sights to visit and their favorite places to eat. Both Leanne and
Trevor are outdoor enthusiasts, so they could point us to great spots for snorkeling and kayaking, and where to catch the best surfing waves. The value of their advice and local knowledge was immeasurable. We are so glad we had the chance to meet them over these past two months. We will miss them.