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!

Robert, the front desk manager cussed me out on call for asking for a golf cart ride. it is…read moreunexcepable considering it's his job. the staff were good on occasion but kicked me out of the kids pool, for having my phone in my hand. i was trying to play water pong in the rentable game room, but this fat towel boy said i need to leave. i got accused multiple times about even if i live in the villas by the same guy. 1 star overall horrible service and fire Robert from the front desk.

robert shall be fired and was rude as heck as i asked for a golf cart he took 20 minutes for a ride…read morethen cussed me out so rude!

loved staying in one of these cottages while on maui! it's the perfect location with beach access…read morenearby. the cottage was super comfortable with one of the best showers i have ever had in a hotel. it was really nice to have a full sized fridge and microwave. the property is absolutely gorgeous with a garden-like atmosphere. there were trees with plumeria flowers that were so pretty. each cottage has a patio out front, and it was perfect to sit on and enjoy the weather/view. there also was a spigot outside each cottage to wash off sand, which was so nice and a thoughtful amenity. this property is family owned and operated, so it was great to support a small business. aisha was great and provided some awesome recommendations of places to see and food to eat. will definitely stay again when i (hopefully) return to maui!

Beautiful, local family run property with very clean, well maintained cottages and lovely grounds…read more The location is excellent and peaceful while still being convenient to everything. A wonderful option whether visiting or hosting an event. Aisha was so welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!

Kula Treat is a spacious apartment in a private house in the up country of Maui…read moreOn the slopes of Haleakala I don't care for hotels, so when I found Kula Treat it was very fortuitous Kula is not at all a tourist Mecca No traffic and little noise The loudest things were the birds that greeted me in the morning There is a lovely garden with fruit trees and fragrant flowers right out the door The hostess, Pamela is certainly a rare breed She went way out of her way to make me comfortable Suggesting restaurants and activities that would be outstanding in Manhattan, let alone Maui The activities in Maui kept me busy for the whole time I was there I love the place I was never in Hawai'i but I will return There isn't another place on Earth like it When I return, I hope there's room for me at Kula Treat And hopefully, Pamela will have me after putting up with me for so long

We stayed here two nights ago and am back again for one last stay before our vacation is over…read more Pamela is a super nice host and I'm glad my boyfriend found her place online on airbNb. She gave us really good recommendations as to where to eat, where to go, and her place is equipped with a jacuzzi! Like other reviewers mentioned, the bed is very comfortable and soft. It's one of the best beds we slept on on our whole trip ( we stayed in at least 4 places). I really enjoy her backyard with all her flowers and tropical plants. It really made me feel at home. Thank you Pamela, we had a wonderful time in Kula!

We stayed at Paia Bay Suites on the last leg of our trip and it was by far the best decision we…read moremade. The cozy bungalow allows you to relax and listen to the waves outside your window. The house has two separate homes: one is located upstairs with 1 bedroom, bathroom and updated kitchen; downstairs is relatively the same but features a bigger bed and bigger bathroom with a tub. The house is surrounded by windows which allows for a little breeze. Unfortunately, when we were visiting Paia it was extremely humid and even the fans didn't help with air circulation. Pros: The kitchen and bathroom in the upstairs unit was completely updated and the downstairs the bathroom and bedroom had a updated feel. You were able to hear and see the ocean from the top stairs and cook or barbecue on your stay. The grounds were also beautiful. It was also within walking distance from downtown which made it really nice. Cons: The screen doors were very flimsy and hard to close (could be updated) The upstairs bedroom was very small and wasn't the most comfortable for two adults. Although the grounds are beautiful, the grass could of been mowed to cut down on the mesquites due to the heavy rain. They had the sprinklers running but made no sense due to all the rain (it made everything wet). Lastly, they had no can opener which I needed for something (not a huge deal) This is Maui so if you don't like lizards this place might not be something you are into. There are lizards that come out occasionally and roam around to greet you and say hi!

I grew up staying here and this is my favorite Maui gem! I will never stay anywhere else on Maui…read more The beachfront location is absolutely flawless and it is in such a cute town with lots of restaurants and shops. The beach is so swimmable and has the best snorkeling I have ever done. I love the sea turtles! The views and sunsets here are to die for! The office staff and housekeeping are so friendly and accommodating. The grounds are kept so clean and maintained. The accommodations are clean, homey, and relaxing. The pool is clean, perfect temperature, and amazing views. HPH is such a special place and I look forward to making a lifetime of memories here!

Such a perfect location for a family vacation! The sheltered sandy beach is steps away for a daily…read moreswim in warm waters. Views of the islands and sunsets are superb. Across the street are various restaurants for takeout and of course shaved ice for an afternoon treat. The pool was a source of daily fun. Quiet part of Maui and not crowded by overbuilding.

We stayed at Hale Mauka Makai May 28-June 7 in 2013. This house in Haiku on Maui is a wonderful…read morevacation property and the owner, Claudia, is a pleasure to know. First, to echo some other reviews, it's really odd that the pictures on the site do not do the property justice. It's better in person and everything Claudia writes about the property is understated. It is hard to describe just how relaxing this house when the windows are open and the trades are flowing through the home. It is possible to hear neighbors and traffic, but you most likely will not. A few notes: the kitchen is well maintained. You will have everything you need to cook (or grill) and make dinner. We made most of our meals while there, and alternated between eating on the lanai or inside in the dining room. Claudia is very proud about her espresso/cappuccino set up and a great way to start your day. The kids spent hours in the pool. There is a chest of pool toys that were well used by all of us, and there are plenty of beach towels. Haiku, of course, is about as far away from the resorts at Kaanapali and Kapalua as one can get and still by on the same island. This location is for people that want to get out and do things, then come 'home' for the evening. It was perfect for us. On activities, Claudia referred us to Hawaiian Paddle Sports for a few of our outings. The owner, Tim, coaches outrigger teams and coached Claudia who is a steersman on a club team. We kayaked, paddled and surfed with Tim's company (Tim for outrigger paddling and Patrick for kayaking and surfing). These were excellent outings and thank you Claudia for pointing us in the right direction. We did go out for pizza in Haiku at Colleen's, which is a nice local spot and Paia is only a few minutes away. We ate at Mama's Fish House on our last day and ate at the Paia Fish Market and several other places for lunch. We did most of our food shopping at Costco, which is also fairly close in Kahului. The beaches at Hookipa and Paia are close and great beaches. To sum up, we couldn't have been happier with Hale Mauka Makai. It was better than expected (and we expected a lot) and Claudia made us welcome. We will be coming back.

We had a very enjoyable 4-week stay at this beautiful VRBO in Haiku. We appreciated being on the…read morenorth shore and, by association, getting to explore more on this side of the island. The house is clean, airy and well maintained (weekly housekeeper). It comfortably accommodated our family of three, with each person having access to their own en-suite bathroom, a saving grace for us! It has a fully equipped kitchen with appliances which I found especially useful for morning smoothies and cooking my own spicy dishes from time to time. The owner very generously invited us to help ourselves to fruit and veggies from her charming garden which we did! The grounds are beautifully landscaped and sprawling. The pool is one of the best we've experienced at a VRBO-expansive-all of us together in it did not feel crowded; it is also comfortably deep enough at almost 8 feet. We got to experience several days of poolside lounging-what would a beach vacation be without this?! The pool swimming also helped us practice getting our strokes down for swimming in the ocean. The owner always made herself available to address any concerns we might have had, very pleasant and friendly. We also felt we had privacy both within and outside, neighbor homes, although relatively close, are still not able to peer in or overhead, a very desirable feature for us. There is not enough I can say about this beautiful home, if anything, we look forward to going back!

Tracy went above and beyond, embodying the true aloha spirit throughout our time in Maui. We first…read morestayed in a hotel across the island that had a power outage due to bad weather. Tracy was incredibly helpful - regularly sending us local updates and sharing helpful tips on how to seek reimbursement from the disruption. Knowing what we've been through, she even promptly letting us know when an early check in became available. She turned our bad start into a wonderful experience. The condo itself is beautiful, spotless, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need. The location is perfect. kihei usually has better weather than other parts of the island and it is basically the mid point of the major tourist spots. Right across her condo is a beach park and she even provided a full set of beach supplies, which made our stay effortless and relaxing. We felt genuinely welcomed and cared for and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

What a pleasant surprise! I booked our 3 night stay at Tracy's tropical treasure #1 after scouring…read morethe internet at 2 am prior to our 9 am departure. We planned to stay with our friend, as we do sometimes when we visit Maui, but discovered the house would be full and that would mean sharing one bathroom with 7 people Yes Airbnb!!! I almost booked another place or two, but held out for some reason. I found this spot and wasted no time. The pictures showed how immaculate and well cared for this studio is, but doesn't show you how many amenities there are!! Entering the unit with keyless entry was a breeze. Everything is labeled (who wants to waste their vacation figuring out how the appliances work??) and we found everything we needed in the kitchen, a very clean bathroom with plenty of towels/beach towels and this unit has a vanity! I am one of those women who dread the typical poor hotel lighting and leaning over a huge sink to get close enough. My overnight stays in Maui range from a basic, old- yet charming attached guest quarters in kula to a beach view at Hotel Wailea. While the latter was a ritzy experience, I would rather stay here!! Just. yay. We will be back Tracy!

Absolutely awesome accommodations…read more Well first you have a lovely and very private space to call your own. Combine that with a very warm and friendly host (Sharon) and our stay could not have been better. The Rainbow Lookout met all our needs and had everything we needed in the kitchen, plenty of towels for bath and beach, beach chairs, ice chest, and extra scuba equipment. We could walk down the private road to catch the sunrise; we drank our coffee In the hottub and we swam in the very nice lagoon style pool every single day. When we return to Maui we will definitely come back. We loved the home and surrounding areas and enjoyed the natural setting as well. If you don't like nature and want to be pampered by hotel staff then don't come here. If you don't mind seeing a gecko scramble across the rocks, then you'll be ok here. If you want to see what it's like to actually live like a Maui denizen then this is the place for you. Sharon could not have been more responsive and accommodating. The fruit and bread and eggs and wine got us off to a great start! Thanks for everything! We had an absolute blast. Stayed: June 2018

Huelo is located on Maui's rugged north shore, 20 minutes east of the small town of Paia on the…read moreroad to Hana. Since you're 20 minutes' drive from the nearest town, this place is super-secluded, but offers all of the amenities you could imagine. The road down to the place is only partially paved (last time we were there in 2003, anyway,) and so you have a very slow, bumpy ride down. We first did it in some kind of crapmobile rental, and whenever we tried to take the road too quickly, residents along the way come out and give you the stink-eye. Not worth busting your axle anyway, so take it slow. Huelo Point Lookout is just about the last place, down the last driveway on the last road as you make your way off the Hana Highway and down toward the coast. Some of the cottages on the property offer ocean views (the main house, for example,) but for the most part the coast is hidden from view, so if you're looking for beach front, this is not for you. What we loved about Huelo is that it's much more of a rapidly changing environment than getting a cookie-cutter chain hotel place in Wailea, Kaanapali or in Kapalua. It's a more rugged and unexpected experience with lots of wind, quick, fleeting rainstorms and amazing tranquility and seclusion. No kids in the communal pool yelling all day, no one next door making noise. You literally feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. Both times we have stayed there, we opted for the Haleakala Cottage, which is basically a studio apartment (free standing, no immediate neighbors) with a full kitchen, patio, its own Jacuzzi and the best part: a FANtastic outdoor shower. The small office, with 2 sets of washers and dryers plus all the linens you could ever need (including fabulous, huge beach towels) is just around the corner from this cottage, and me being a laundry freak, I was in heaven (guests have free access to the laundry facilities anytime.) Owners Jeff and Sharyn Stone and their sweet son, Kai, have gone out of their way to provide their guests with privacy and seclusion, without being so absent that you don't feel well taken care of. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of fresh, whole-bean coffee, and you can also order special treats like additional flowers or chocolates for your arrival (my husband surprised me with this on our honeymoon.) In all, I think we've spent a total of almost 3 weeks here over our two trips to Hawaii, and I would stay there again in a snap. The only perceived drawback might be the distance from the place to the nearest sign of civilization, but keep in mind that Maui is only so big, so any place, including Hana or even Wailea on the southern west coast is only 40-60 minutes drive away. And when you're in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, on vacation, what do you have more of than leisure time? Recommendations: - Take your watches off when you arrive and put them away someplace. Go with the light and rise when you want, eat when you want, be active when you want and sleep when you want. - Bring some food in from one of the places in Paia to keep around -- fruit, milk, etc. - daily supplies that will keep you going since you're a good 20 minutes from the grocery store, and driving that road at night can be precarious. - I'm going to write a review of this as well, but the Paia Fish Market, right on the main corner of town is unbelievably good. I recommend the fish and chips with lots of vinegar and Tabasco. Ugh. I am drooling thinking about it. - Pack a picnic and head to Hana for the day. Take every opportunity to turn left as you head out and get to the coast for amazing, out-of-the-way waterfalls. Ignore signs for private property if you're particularly adventurous (which we were.)