I understand why some think the Road to Hana is overrated...it is if you are going for the day…read more You spend most of your time trying to hit as many 'go to' spots rather than taking in what each destination has to offer. I highly recommend anyone thinking about doing the Road to Hana to stay a few nights in Hana. The Hana Beach Cottage is a perfect place to call home while in Hana. The cottage has two bedrooms, 1 bath in main house. Downstairs, via separate entrance there is a laundry area and another bathroom. Overall the cottage was perfect. The only downside to the cottage is no A/C. Not a deal breaker but certainly worth noting.The cottage is centrally located, with beautiful views of the ocean. There are very few places to eat in Hana, so having the lanai with ocean views was perfect for dining. FYI-- get mosquito spray..not the warm and fuzzy kind..the real stuff that will ward off the many mosquitos waiting to feast off your body! Thank you Rebecca for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. We will definitely return.

Great place to get away from it all. Literally. Must be…read morefine with bugs and off the grid living. Minimal WiFi and cell reception and no TV. Don't leave any food out. Even if it's sealed. The ants will find it. We put everything in the fridge or hanging baskets. There are paths to waterfalls and the ocean although you would have to be in decent shape to get to the ocean. It's treacherous and very very steep. We woke up everyday to watch the sunrise. Although you can't watch the sunrise from this side but it's still very beautiful. Kutira is very gracious and such a great host. They keep this place immaculate. I noticed the details like everything is dusted and clean. I love that they compost, recycle and feed their chickens with scraps. I love that there is no TV and we really enjoyed the sounds of the tropics. Me and two friends stayed at the Thai Houli place for 6 days and it was very comfortable. Be warned though, there is no AC and the geckos come out at night. For any sort of trails in the area, you must have hiking shoes or something with traction. No flip flops. You will regret it. The volunteers here are friendly and come from all over. There are great amenities that will cost extra. Like the yoga ($10) and Thursday evening Sound Baths ($25), Beach Towels ($3), coconut keifer ($13) So be sure to bring cash for tips and extras.

Save your money. You are not allowed to use electricity. You will be overly approached by their…read morehosts (woofers). They don't care if you're naked in the hut. The curtains are sheer. The room was dirty. There is no privacy in the bathroom. There is a curfew of 10 pm. My husband and I needed a quiet break from life to help our marriage and create harmony in our souls - the opposite happened at this place. Worst of all, these people advertised to have people vacation at their campground when the fires hit Maui. They did not open their doors to locals to give them a place to stay. They encouraged travelers to come vacation - even after Ed Sniffen, Hawaii's director of transportation strongly discouraged travel due to needing airlines and roads cleared to help aid people in need. I would give 0 stars if I could.

This the Hawaii dream that all travelers envision - unless you're the type that dreams of all…read moreinclusive resorts created to seem like the true Hawaii experience. Koali Ranch Cottage is for the ones seeking solitude, an authentic aloha feeling, a view of the ocean overlooking a working cattle ranch and a place to which you will forever long to return. This the real Hana! Everything you need is there except groceries, which we'd recommend picking up in Paia or before that on your way out the Road to Hana. Start early and enjoy the adventure!

I was hesitant to write a review of this place because it is SO special and I don't want it to be…read moreimpossible to rent it when we return to Maui... but since Karen B. already did, I won't hold back. This was hands down my favorite place we stayed on our honeymoon - better than the beachfront condo in Kaanapali, better than the Four Seasons in Lana'i, better than the Hilton Waikiki. It is small and simple and clean - and 50% of the cottage is a huge lanai that looks upon the most beautiful, peaceful, landscape and panoramic ocean views I've ever seen. I think it must be the most peaceful, beautiful place on earth. We loved the yummy local soap and the freshly baked banana bread and garden-picked fruit that were provided for us. The nearby Haleakala Park at Kipahulu and its ridiculous hiking trails took up one day, and another amazing morning was spent at nearby Koki and Hamoa beaches. But best of all is the cottage. Sitting on the lana'i, we forgot about all our problems, and just sat, and sat, enjoying the patterns in the ocean and the lowing of the cows nearby. And if you go - read the guestbook - full of beautiful sentiments and helpful tips for enjoying the area. We can't wait to get back there!! We'll plan our Hawaiian vacations around this place.

This is the most memorable place to stay on our first time in Maui…read more Who: Its owned by a friendly laid back Mother and Daughter. What: its a huge room/house/wing devoted to a comfortable king bed with wall to wall windows on 2 sides of the wall. There is also a large shower for two and lastly, a sweet little solar powered stove with 2 burners and small refrigerator. Where: Its 10 miles past Hana town. Remote and peaceful and wander the grounds swing on the swing, take a dip in the outdoor tub. You can stay in bed and watch the sunrise and or set. When: We went in August and it rained every day (we just happened to be there in a big storm) but you can sit outside and eat your meal and not get a drop on you. How: To make the most of your time at the Hana Bed & breakfast bring dinner(s). Once you get to there its a long 10 mile drive back to the town - seriously it will take you 30-45 min. Why Go: Literally if you get up early you will be the first on the trail at 'Ohe'o Gulch aka "Seven Sacred Pools" or to the Bamboo Forest which is on the way to the 400-foot Waimoku Falls! Plus, again the room is a honeymoon-like retreat! We went on from here to the west side of the island and stayed at a fancy resort. But this place to stay is our best memory of Maui!

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights during our Honeymoon. It was the first time either of us…read morehad ever been to Hawaii and we planned a lot of places to stay. This was, by far, our favorite. Located away from it all on the South Shore of Maui this Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to stay after driving the Road to Hana. It is just a few miles from the Seven Sacred Pools and Haleakala National Park. The room is very clean and features a gorgeous bathroom with a giant shower. There are plenty of extra blankets, towels, books, guides, beach equipment, and bottles of water. There is a deck off of the room with chairs and a small kitchen. It was lovely being able to cook and eat under so many bright stars. Sam and her daughter Mercury are both very kind, hospitable, and offer excellent advice on things to do and routes to take driving. Mercury sells jewelry, so be sure to bring some cash with you. I purchased a gorgeous necklace for my mother in law from her. All in all this was definitely our favorite place we stayed during our 2 weeks in Hawaii. We look forward to returning one day.

We made an impromptu stop at the garden on our way back from Hana and we're so glad we did…read more Although we did not have a reservation (highly recommend calling in advance), Terry gave us a tour of her and Michael's 3+ acre planted garden filled with many of the plants that you see at the botanical gardens throughout the islands. The best part is that it's all interactive-- you won't be able to taste fresh passion or star fruit off the vines, put on natural lipstick from the fruit of the lipstick tree, or have a pair of animal co-tour guides (dog Star and cat Trudy) walk along with you at another other garden. Terry answered all my questions and more. We left with cuttings, fruits, and a sense of fulfillment. As a lover of many tropical plants with the same small specimens at home, it's inspiring to see how big and beautiful they can get.

Although I did not stay in the Entabeni Cottage, Michael (co-owner of the property alongside wife…read moreTerry) was gracious enough to show me the house along with their beautiful gardens that they maintain full-time! Love the sculptures and all of the plants and trees and it's so nice and peaceful. There is so much to see here and there are quite a few things you probably would not find anywhere else, quite frankly! You'll also get a nice view of the Pacific Ocean from some points. I'd advise scheduling an appointment to see the gardens!

Truly a special place! Sadly, Mrs. Nakamura has passed. Her son, Mr. Keith Nakamura, has taken over…read moreownership of the business. He has made many improvements with new bedding, linens and new paint. He even added WIFI! Fortunately, it still has that homegrown, childhood memory feel for me. Wooden boarded interior, tin roof, simple amenities. Pots, pans, dishes, cups, dish soap, basic cleaning supplies are included. As always, very clean. Itʻs our favorite place to stay in Hana.

We luckily got in at the very last minute, the weekend of the East Maui Taro Fest. I called the…read morenumber on a whim just to get a price for reference and they had a cancellation. Sweet! I put my credit card number down to hold the room, and you pay her cash when checking in at the office, which is her place of residence. It looks like there were 2 rentals on her property, but the one we stayed at was just around the block on Hana Hwy. The 3 of us paid a total of $130. What a deal for an entire house compared to other vacation rentals. THE HOUSE: It's definitely older but was clean. We had use of a 2-car garage, full kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom (shower but no tub) and 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed, the other with two twins. There's a small balcony which has a great view of Hana Bay. The sole TV in the living room has basic cable. The cabinets were stocked with plates, cups and utensils. They provided us with towels but we all brought our own. The sofas in the living room were definitely old and sunk badly. The beds were adequate. There are just 2 drawbacks. First, the bedroom with the two twin beds had something in the ceiling & walls making a scratching noise. Ratatouille perhaps? Second, the house is located above the owner's son's place. Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am. You have to be out of the house by 10:45am on your day of departure. You simply go back to the office and hang the key outside the door. OVERALL: Very decent digs for the price. It feels great to support a local business as opposed to the fancier vacation rentals. The owner is a sweet elderly lady who even let us park our car at her office which was closer to the Taro Fest. We'd definitely go back.

Cool condo and only a very short walk across the street to the beach, which was super awesome to be…read moreable to go there so quickly and easily after dinner or in the mornings every day. Our unit only had an AC in the living room and just fans for the bedroom and a couple small nightstand cooling fans. We opted to stay in the living room with the pullout bed, which was nice and Chris with the AC as the bedroom was a little bit too warm for our liking. Can't complain the day was awesome. We had designated parking and there was a designated pool that we could use if we wanted to and lots of space to walk around on the grass. Couldn't really ask for more and would probably stay here again. The next time we go to Maui. Our unit did have a messed up dryer so we couldn't dry our clothes using it and had to hang them all and also quite a bit of ants but nothing too concerning overall.

Booked 8 nights, wheelchair accessible, 3 adults. Unit D12. I took photos to show the filthy…read morecondition of floors, shower, cabinets. The Teflon cookware wad heavily marred . There was sand and hair in the shower, which was not wheelchair or walker accessible. After a 5.5 hr flight, we didn't want to be displaced due to a complaint so I cleaned to the best of my ability. There was no place to hang clothing. When we did notify Vacasa, they said they would give me back the $270 cleaning fee I paid. Vacasa misrepresents the properties, and in my opinion, this was a health risk and consumer fraud case. I will report and provide photos. Bedroom closets were stuffed with miscellaneous items, vacuum, boxes, no room to hang clothing.​

We have been vacationing at Polo Beach for approximately 25 yrs. You can't beat walking out your…read moredoor right to the beach. There's also a pool on the property to enjoy as well. We've stayed in various condos, they have all been very well appointed, kitchens have pretty much everything you need for preparing meals. There are BBQ grills and a lovely herb garden that guests and residents have use of. Many excellent restaurants close by, next door is the Fairmont Kea lani if you'd like to avail yourself to a spa treatment, or a cocktail at Luana Lounge. If you're a golfer Emerald golf course and the Wailea Golf Club are right across the street. Polo Beach feels like home and we will always go back.

We moved into Polo Beach club, unit 705 on a Saturday night. On Tuesday, my sister woke up at 4 AM…read morevomiting and feeling ill . She couldn't get out of bed for almost 2 full days. Her symptoms were vomiting, headache, and very weak. We thought it was either a chemical smell due to construction in the building and/or from the air-conditioning. She had no issues Saturday through Monday evening. Monday we were gone all day into the early evening. That Tuesday in the morning, I contacted the management company, Coldwell Banker Island Vacations. I shut down the air-conditioning immediately even though it was 80° plus outside. I opened all the windows and doors and requested fans from the management company. We let the management company know again that something was wrong and they brought over three box fans to see if the smell it go away. Unfortunately, nothing worked. Nothing got rid of the smell. My sister was too sick to get out of bed and out of the unit. We could no longer stay in this unit with the odor and no air conditioning. I wasn't sure what was making her sick. There was a lot of noise coming from another unit/s all day Tuesday. Therefore, we thought maybe it was something to do with the construction and a chemical smell. My nephew was in town at a different complex. He came over to help me and said the smell was terrible and we needed to get out of this condo. At that point, I contacted the management company again to let them know we were leaving and complied with their checkout procedures. Subsequent to leaving the condo, my nephew had a number of direct conversations with the management company. So out of desperation and not wanting to ruin any more of our vacation, my nephew found us a last-minute hotel room with last minute pricing. Since we are no longer going to be in a condo, we had to dump all of our food. So now we lost ability to be in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo for the remainder of our trip and incurred over $3400 in additional expenses for the remaining portion of our trip. My nephew contacted the management company again. Their response was they would send someone over to the unit. They called back to say they didn't smell anything. The management company basically said it was our problem and would not reimburse us for any nights. I feel that under the circumstances, we should be in reimbursed for 4 nights. My sister was fine after four hours of being away from the unit which proves there was a problem with the air quality in the unit. This condo and the management company ruined two days of our trip plus we incurred expenses that we never would have had. We wanted to be in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo not a hotel room sharing a room and a bathroom. We had just lost our mother in January and another sister was diagnosed with tongue cancer. This trip was for us to have a chance to relax and begin the healing process of dealing with grief. This experience at the Polo Beach Club added to our stress and ruined our trip. For Coldwell Banker Island vacations to just shut us down and say they didn't care about the issue isn't right. Why would we incurred added expenses if there was nothing wrong with this unit. I would certainly never rent through Coldwell Banker Island Vacations if this is how they treat their customers. It's unfortunate that we can't talk to the owner of the unit to let them know that their management company is doing a disservice to their rental.