Hana By The Bay is my vote for location and a spectacular view of the ocean. From the Lanai you…read morehave a180 degree view of beautiful landscape, and the ocean. The hospitality you receive from Gale and Michele is outstanding and is one that would be hard to beat. It is located perfectly for going to the town of Hana where you can find a variety of things to do and places to eat including street vendors for amazing food. You are within walking distance of the famous Red Sand beach and Hana Bay Beach park. You will find yourself dazzeled by all there is to do close by. Fun in the sun at 82 degrees in November. What a great time. Thank you Gale and Michele.

Two weeks ago, I was visiting family in Paia. Turns out, they'd never taken the Road to Hana, and…read morewanted to see what all the fuss is about. We planned to spend a day driving and sight-seeing, arrive in Hana for the night, and then get up bright and early to hit Haleakala National Park further on down the road. This is the place the we booked in Hana, and we were seriously glad we did. First of all, just as promised, we got an amazing view of the beach. It's across the street from the Bay, and at 5:30 or 6 A.M., I walked down to snap some pictures. Straight out of my camera, they looked like postcards. Easily one of the best sunrises I've seen in my life. As for the place itself, it feels less like a rental property and more like a home. The kitchen was stocked with some basic non-perishable items (extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, bottled water in the fridge, some A1 sauce, etc.) and enough supplies to make a meal yourself (regular and ceramic knives, foil, cookie sheets, I think a few pots, a baster, and a scrub-brush for the sink). We went into town and got steaks and potatoes. Broiled and baked them in the oven without a problem. There's a good-sized TV in the living room with a good selection of movies (The Mask, Stripes, The Dark Knight Rises, almost surprisingly, The Red Violin...) and a DVD/Blu-Ray player. The couch can fit about three people, and folds into a bed. Obviously not the best bed (more like a cot), but it's an option. The bedroom has a King-sized bed with comfortable sheets and memory foam. In height, it looks literally king-sized. The thing is massive. There's a smaller TV in an armoire in this room, a nightstand, and some outlets. About as expected. I was in love with their bathroom, though. Plenty of space, a linen closet (stocked with towels), a nice sink with a clean mirror, and oh my god, the shower. Big enough to fit about three of me (I'm 6'1), wonderfully even water pressure, and it has its own light that makes everything cream-yellow and dreamy. There's a tiny window with a screen in there, just big enough to let in some early-morning air or a late breeze, but high up and small enough that it doesn't feel creepy. Definitely my favorite feature of the place. There's also a space underneath the stairs going out that has a gate. Inside are some boogie boards and I think one surfboard. Didn't test them out, but it's great that they had them. After racking my brain, the only problems I can find with the place are that they could use some hypoallergenic pillows (they had down ones), and the sink lacked a garbage disposal. Didn't really expect one. Just something I noticed. Overall, for the money and the area, I can't imagine a better deal. We only stayed for a night, but from what we saw, it's an excellent spot. If you're doing the Road to Hana, I'd definitely check it out.

Warning!! This is not the Ritz-thank God. Whale watching while having morning coffee, walking to…read morethe beach, exploring the local food trucks, short drive to pools, ponds, and magic beaches. Gourmet dinners with gorgeous view at local restaurants. The night sounds of waves on the rocks is therapeutic. The Bayhouse itself is secondary to the experience but fully equipped for lounging, napping, sleeping, reading, stitching (my wife), relaxing. Do you see a theme here? Located "on the rocks of the bay" so you are up wind from everything. This means no noise at all but the sea. We even prepared a few meals in the perfectly equipped kitchen. Everything clean and arranged for your stay. Only mistake we made was not to book for a month. I'll correct that next time. Email me anytime for more.

If you've decided to stay in Hana, rather than make it a pit stop on a day trip from another part…read moreof the island, then there are a few things you should understand. Hana is "old Hawaii," what it was like years before noisy tourists came demanding to be entertained with silly luau's and high-rise hotels filled with mini bars. The pace is slow, the natural beauty is stunning, and there are many places to see, but if you really want to get off the grid, this is the place. If not, don't stay in Hana, and try and find your aloha somewhere else. Bayhouse Hana is one many accommodations that you'll discover on Uakea Rd. My wife and I stayed at Tuttu's House, just one house up, for a few nights and were delighted when we entered the property. It's run by husband and wife Bill and Anita, who keep the unit clean and modern. All of the appliances worked, the view from the living room is fabulous, and there's a place to sit outside to enjoy a meal or BBQ. There's an upstairs unit that is under renovation, and occupied by a quiet local tenant. Just a few other tips before I end the review... Getting to and departing Hana. There's always been two roads in and out of Hana, but the less windy road is now better paved. Unfortunately, the mini tour buses that flock to Hana daily, use this road to leave town. The road is very narrow in parts, and the tour buses don't always share it or follow driving rules. They're in a hurry to get a bus load of cranky tourists back to their resorts, giving info over their headsets, and not paying attention to oncoming traffic.The good news is that only happens during the first ten miles out of Hana, or until the road straightens out, but that can be a very stressful hour if you don't plan it right. Leave Hana in this direction early (before 9) or in the late afternoon.

Start from the top great location. Nice check in staff…read more Ocean view. Rooms clean but very outdated and in need of basic paint. No Tv No Ac No room service Furniture old moldy tired . At $400 a fn night for a 4 star hotel be warned.

The perfect Hana stay. Arguably the best way to do the road to Hana. No need to drive home…read moreexhausted, in the dark, on sketchy roads. Hana Kai maui is right on the water- perfect for watching sunset and sunrise. The rooms are lovely and have the perfect island getaway feel. Falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of the waves crashing brings me LIFE! The employees were so kind and friendly. When we had to reschedule at first due to poor weather they were understanding and helpful. This was my second time staying here and I just can't say enough nice things! I will be coming back again and again.

This is a lovely vacation rental right next to the stream that is Waioka Stream (Venus Pools). It…read morewas the best rental I have ever stayed in. With a whale watch tower, beautiful gardens, and orchids gallore, and the woman who owns the rental, Sybil Chappellett is a true angel. She was the most delightful host. I highly reccommend this for anyone who wants to bask in the quiet tranqility of Hana, who is spiritually oriented, or an artist or writer of any sort. Just heavenly!

My siblings/spouses just returned from a week at Papalani...I can not give enough accolades for…read morethis slice of paradise! There were 8 of us (all over 50) and we were very easily accommodated comfortably (there are multiple "units" here, and they can accommodate 1 person up to 20 people). We stayed in 3 different "units" within the luxurious, contemporary complex, and we were all very happy. We cooked our dinner in each evening (dining table large enough to seat us all comfortably) in our own little kitchen, which was great. Location was great to walk to local cove (very, very close) as well as visit various beaches (about 1 mile walk to Koki Beach). Host Sybil was delightful...not intrusive but always available. As noted by another reviewer, one of the units had an outdoor shower (screened in and very tropical, but watch out for mosquitoes) but the other units all had indoor showers. We will definitely stay here again when we go to Hana.

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.

My family of four just spent 5 nights in Maui at Honua Kai. We had a wonderful time! The condo…read moreitself was perfect. Very clean, handy amenities, great view, plenty of space, convenient location. The beds were comfortable and the patio doors that opened the length of the living room were so perfect in the mornings. The resort property was immaculate. Beautiful landscaping and the pools and hot tubs were great. It was hard to find a chair if you went in the afternoon but not a deal breaker. The property was steps from a beautiful golden sand beach with the most amazing snorkeling. Walk south a few yards for easier entrance to the water and prepare to be wowed! So much coral teeming with fish. On our last morning there we also saw 3 eagle rays, several turtles, an octopus and a couple eel. Just magical! Maui Resort Rentals had great communication prior to and throughout our stay. Most answers to questions were just a click away. I would not hesitate to stay here again in the future. What an amazing place for a family vacation!

We have gone on several trips as a whole family of 13 people. The accommodations were perfect…read more The location was wonderful with the three pools which entertained all of my grandchildren, the beach for some wave jumping and the coffee shop for all of the adults! I would highly recommend staying here if you have a large family. Our dinner time in the outside kitchen area was wonderful.

Check HomeAway & VRBO reviews. They say they welcome feed back but the minute you leave an honest…read more(bad) review Sherry is quick to bash you. And her response to our bad review was exaggerated and untruthful. She obviously took it personal even though we said she was kind in our review. I do not recommend her or their Kihei rental house. It had nothing to do with the extra $100 cleaning fee, that's just hilarious. For the money we paid to stay here the house just wasn't worth it. Do yourself a favor and rent elsewhere if you want a good experience, clean house, and a stress free vacation and deposit refund. We also rented through another vacation rental company the week before renting Sherry's Kihei home right next door and had zero problems or complaints about them or from them. Infact I highly recommend them. Go check out Tropical Villa Vacations and ask for Yvonne. You will be much happier I promise!

Aloha, My wife and…read moreI, had a great time in Maui! We found "Maui Tropical Rentals", on Craigslist. We were a little skeptical, but called and talked to Sherry. She put my doubts to ease and kept in contact by email till I arrived to our rental property, on 08/05/2014. The property was beautiful and the pictures did not do it justice. The beach was 15 feet away, right in the back yard. When we go back, we will definitely be calling again. Thank you again, Sherry!

Of the nine different places I reserved for our Hawaiian adventure, the Hale Hana Bay cottage was…read morethe one that worried me most. The price was right but I couldn't find any photos. The few reviews I read were often contradictory and not always flattering. I considered cancelling before finally deciding to roll the dice. We were all glad I did; we had a great time here. This review and accompanying photographs are my attempt to assist others considering Hale Hana Bay for their Hana lodging. Let's start off with this: Hale Hana Bay is NOT the same as Hana Bay Hale. Hale Hana Bay is a cottage that dates back to the brief period when companies attempted to grow sugar cane in this area of Maui. We couldn't decide whether it smelled more like Grandma's old farm house or the youth camp buildings we bunked in as kids. Either way, we liked it. It is definitely rustic. We could see daylight through a couple cracks in its single wall construction. The furnishings were worn but perfectly functional. The floor was painted wood covered with rugs. It was all fine with us. We weren't looking for luxury. There was a new HD flat screen TV on one of the dressers but we never turned it on. There was no internet access but there was cell service with 3G data access, if I recall correctly (AT&T). The three of us had plenty of room to spread out here. This was the only house we stayed in during our 23 days on the islands; the rest were mostly condos and hotel rooms. It was nice to have a place entirely to ourselves. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, important due to Hana's extremely limited choices for dining and shopping. (We brought groceries with us from Kahului.) The washer and dryer were a nice convenience as well. (Bring your own laundry soap.) The one bit of luxury we did enjoy at Hale Hana Bay was its shower. It was huge and there was definitely not a 2 gallon-per-minute limiter on the shower head. Even Lewis looked forward to taking a shower here! Our most memorable experience at the cottage was the rain storm that arrived our first night here. Since we all enjoy listening to storms, we considered this a real treat. The wind was blowing so hard the entire house shook from time to time. I had to close the glass louvers facing Hana Bay because rain drops were coming through the screen and landing on the bed 15 feet away. With no attic and no insulation, we could hear every drop hit the roof. Palm fronds wacked the side of the house. A coconut dropped down on the roof as we listened, causing us all to jump. It was a fun little adventure. The next morning a gorgeous sunrise occurred right out the front window over the bay. If you're thinking of spending a night or two in Hana--and I definitely recommend it as there are many things you won't have time to do on a day trip from the other side of Maui--you won't find a better value than Hana Hale Bay. If your tastes run more toward rustic than luxury, it is an excellent choice. Highly recommended.

Beautiful place in the of God's country! Beautiful acreage and house with a pool, hot tub and mini…read moregolf cours. Trees full of fruit and a welcome basket full of produce and fresh eggs from the property! I highly recommend!

We have stayed at the Hana Estate several times and it is by far one of our favorite vacations! The…read morehouse is stylish and comfortable with an airy, relaxed beach feel. The home and grounds are well cared for. We loved the fresh eggs and trying the variety of fruits grown on the property. Staying in Hana, you feel more like a local than a tourist. I highly recommend this rental for your next trip! You won't regret it!