Our stay was wonderful !
It was an amazing experience being in Hawaii and staying at Mark's Pookela Paradise was the perfect choice for our large family. It might not be right on the beach, but was accommodated with aaip much that we had no regrets not being on the beach.
Close ride to the Road to Hana, Haleakala National Park, North beaches ( which were beautiful and had some great places to watch the surfers at the beach), and great access to the cute cute town of Makawao with good food ( recommend the Italian restaurant on the corner), cute shops and nice litte market (at superette on Makawao Street(?), recommend the lilikoi cheesecakes - delicious! One is not enough!!). It is also minutes from another cute town - Paia which we would recommend.
The house itself has a great feeling of privacy while being right at town and close to others. Views were amazing - great windows in living room/kitchen/dining open floor plan upstairs to watch sunset or just the beach. They will not disappoint! Great hill/field on property- great to watch sunset too or watch from a lounge chair on the balcony! Mark has thought of pretty much everything - things we didn't even think of. We all fit very well and we were a larger family group. We were able to all fit at the table for meals or games (the house has a stock of games already if you don't bring any of your own.
We have a lot of people and opinions in our group, but all were in agreement on this property. We would all recommend this property to anyone! Mark is a great landlord with clear communication, instructions, recommendations, and is very friendly. Gives you your space, but open to chat if you want.
Book this place if you are traveling to Maui and want a great home for you and anyone you are traveling with! Large or smaller groups would love this house! We would stay here again without batting an eye.