The best overall rental property we've stayed at while on vacation.
Cottage is completely separate from the hosts' home on site, with landscaping almost completely blocking the view between the cottage and the home.
Beautiful tropical surroundings. Distant view of the ocean. Sunrise colors can be seen from the master bed. Sunset can be seen (somewhat) through the treeline to the west while on the master patio. Quiet, serene, private, and off the grid. Outdoor shower was a big plus.
Cottage is beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, and well-equipped (and then some).
Very close to Road to Hana; restaurants in Paia or upcountry are within a convenient 10-15 minute drive.
Gives the feel of what it's like to live on Maui; a great base for exploring what Maui has to offer.
Gracious and communicative hosts. We enjoyed the bananas they hand-picked for us, and some other goodies they provided.
Only negative is that the cottage does not have air conditioning, as many homes in this part of Maui do not. The first night we got there, the cottage was unpleasantly hot, but after letting in the cool morning air the next day - and leaving the windows perpetually open for the rest of the week - it became tolerable, albeit still too warm for our tastes. (They do have ceiling fans and an extra table fan that were very helpful. Outdoor temps were in the mid 80's while we were there.)