Eve and Steve were really outgoing and helpful -- and the cottage was fantastic. The place is situated in a beautiful landscape with lots to explore. Inside it's cozy, clean and the sort of place you want to tuck away inside for a few days to relax. There's a great little kitchen and big bathroom so there's no "roughing it" about this place. Highly recommend this spot as Eve and Steve have clearly thought through all of the details to make it a great place to stay in Maui.

What a magical place! Stayed here for one night last week and wish we could have stayed the whole time. Eve was lovely and gave us great tips. The grounds were beautiful and I loved the shower! Would definitely stay again.

The Ginger Bread House was a fantastic place! Loved that it was our own little get away after exploring Maui. The historic downtown (3min away) was great for dinner and the general store has everything you need. Although I briefly met Eve as she was traveling when we were there, she was a great host and teed everything up for our stay. Amazing spot and we will be back!!!! Also- the shower is five star quality :)

Wonderful Gingerbread cottage. A great place for 2pp to stay and highly recommend it. Very secluded but yet lots to do in the area. Eve is wonderful; full of helpful information. Her Sacred Garden is a "must-see". Loved, loved, loved our week there...

We stayed here for out wedding weekend, great location. Rented the log house for our friends and family, it was in one word amazing. The pictures she has of the place are beautiful but short of experiencing it in real life. 11/10 definitely worth every penny, the sacred garden next door was also beautiful. The list goes on and on! Book it!

We had a wonderful stay at the gingerbread house. Eve and Steve were wonderful and attentive hosts. They had great tips on what to do and where to go, and we spent the week eating lilikois from their garden. The cottage is just enough for two, comfortable with a killing shower. The cooler was a very nice touch and we carried it everyday with us. It is the ideal location if you want to explore Upcountry Maui and still be very private. That is if you can do with the upside of a forest getaway: bugs. Unfortunately for us I had a bad reaction to mosquito bites, but that's on us.

The gingerbread house in Macawao was the perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the coast. We were on our honeymoon and absolutely loved the cool, quiet and peaceful air we woke up to and came home to each day. It was nice to be able to cook our own meals. The cabin is beautiful and very efficiently laid out. The property is gorgeous! Eve welcomed us and gave us lots of information about the island of Maui. We loved our stay!

Eve was away so unfortunately we didn't meet her, however Steve her husband welcomed us and told us all about the house and the gardens. It was all that we expected a charming cosy house well equipped and very comfortable. As the house is totally made from Cedar wood the smell inside was fantastic always fresh and calming. The house is close to Paia and the lovely beaches - 10-15 minute drive, all of which are on the Hana highway so easy access to the airport at Kahului and 'The road to Hana I would definitely recommend staying here if you want quiet country style accommodation with easy access to everything else.

Amazing experience!! Very relaxing and unplugged experience in the trees overlooking the beach. Very eco conscious retreat which I loved.

This is a cool place. I love it.

This was a truly magical place! Taking the bikes and snorkel gear out, waking up to a beautiful view every morning, saying hi to the gecko's as we snagged our morning bananas, mind blown! Thank you!

Our stay at the treehouse was by far the highlight of our time in Hawaii, enjoyed by the whole family. John and Julie were so welcoming and friendly. We made the most of the surfboards and bikes and loved the organic veggie patch. The treehouse was well equipped, clean and an amazing view of sunset beach. We will definitely be back :-)

The treehouse bungalow was so charming and so cool. Perched up high, overlooking the north shore. The porch was a great place to hang. The whole vibe of the place was just super cozy. I expected more bugs inside, and more dread involved with the hike up the rocky stairs, but it was very clean and the walk up was actually really enjoyable each time, walking through tropical foliage, green lizards and exotic birds. The last night it rained and sleeping in the bungalow in the rain was so relaxing. The bed was super comfortable. We got to see some crazy Hawaiian rainbows in the morning from the deck. I also really appreciated that they had a french press for coffee. Such a cool thing they've got going here. Wish we had time to check out the yoga. Sunset Beach (appropriately named) is walking distance. We learned to surf close by. Saw some sea turtles surface from the sea. The area around this house is great. Lots of food trucks and hip places serving cold brew and whatnot. Ted's Bakery had some delicious coconut pie. Thank you John! This place was truly amazing.

Awesome place in a secluded area of North Shore. Sunset Beach was directly across the street from us, we could even hear the waves crashing at nighttime. John and the other guest living on the property were all very friendly and helpful. We loved our stay and wouldn't hesitate to come back again.

My wife and I really enjoyed our getaway at the Treehouse Bungalow. We arrived a little early and was greeted by the property manager who let us leave our bags on the property while we waited to check in. Once checked in we found the bungalow to be in great shape and very clean and cozy. We were glad to see that they provided the essentials, such as glasses, silverware, bowls, plates, coffee press, hot plate, refrigerator, microwave and steaming hot water. It was conveniently located walking distance from Sunset Beach which provided a calming serenade of waves crashing throughout the night. I would highly recommend this as a vacation rental or a staycation for someone local who is looking to getaway for a few days. My only complaint was the parking. I live on island and my truck is significantly larger than most rentals which proved to be a bit much for the provided parking. During our stay there were roughly nine vehicles including ours that were parked on site. While we all could have parked on the property I felt more comfortable parking my truck on the street rather than force the others to maneuver around it. This definitely did not change our opinion of the Bungalow but had we known prior to going we would have driven my wifes coupe instead. Thanks you for allowing us to enjoy your property! We will keep yall in mind next time we are looking for a weekend getaway.

The Tree house is an amazing get away. The view from the deck is breathtaking. Sleeping with all the windows open, hearing the waves and birds was truly magical. The tree house has everything you might need, including fresh fruit when available. We were lucky to have bananas during our stay. The location on the north shore is great, walking distance to the famous Sunset beach, close to grocery store and numerous tasty food trucks.

Angela and Cyrille's place was a great base for our short stay in Honolulu (easy to find, away from heavy tourist traffic, easily accessible). Owners very communicative. It was clean and had essentials. The bed is SUPER comfortable. Balcony is a nice bonus, though we never had the chance to use it. I would only mention that parking can be a issue (A&C were very kind to give several free street parking areas). There is valet available at the hotel/condo, though expensive. We ended up parking at a nearby parking garage every time (street parking not available) that was ~$20/24 hrs. Not terrible, but something to keep in mind cost-wise! Overall would highly recommend the "Pearl"!

We loved staying at Angela and Cyrille's apartment. Everything was delightful and communication was great before, during and after our stay. The location was convenient for everything we wanted to do during our stay in Honolulu. Definitely recommend staying here - it was our first visit to Hawaii and the great accommodation really added to the wonderful time we had!

We had a nice stay! The condo is in a busy hotel, with lots of stores on the main floor and friendly staff that helped us with our itinerary. It is a 10 minute walk to Ala Moana mall, which has lots of stores and is a great transfer point for buses. Angela and Cyrille were very friendly, helpful and quick to respond to messages. We would recommend staying here. --Adam & Chrisia

Very nice place and clean room. Also,Angela and Cyrilleis very kind. I wanna come back same room soon!

The Pearl is a beautiful condominium at The Ilikai. It had everything we needed from beach towels to extra pillows and even a blow dryer. There's so many shops and restaurants within walking distance including the Ala Mona Center. The lanai had a nice view of the city which is nice at night with all the lights lit up. The king size bed was comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped for home cooked meals.

We just spent a week at this gorgeous apartment! We found it beautifully furnished and very clean. Although there is no ocean view (i'd looked at so many apartments I couldn't remember) there are nice night views of the city and mountains and a nice breeze on most nights. When the balcony doors are closed there is next to no traffic noise. The apartment is right next to the Hilton Village with easy access to Ala Moana shopping centre. If you are staying on a weekend venture over to Ala Moana beach for a taste of local beach life.. more low key than Waikiki! Angela and Cyrille were overseas during our visit but still found the time to touch base and see how we were going which we thought was lovely. Mahalo to you both for sharing your little slice of Hawaii heaven.

We had a very good time at Angela & Cyrille's place. The location and the amenities worked quite well for us. Angela & Cyrille were wonderful hosts with great attention to detail leading up to the visit and with information in the apartment. We would stay there again. Thanks!

Fab location in the Ilikai Hotel, parking available on the street behind the tower. Bed was so comfortable and the unit spotless. Would definitely return.

This was such a great spot with the ocean right off the balcony. Beautiful infinity doors make our dining room oceanfront!

Geoff and Amanda's place is incredible with unforgettable views and the private beach is very cool. Although we unfortunately didn't get to meet they were wonderful hosts and I would recommend them.

Super cute place riiiight on the water as advertised! Clean, neat, well-kept

The house was amazing. Had a beautiful view. Fit the whole family of 7 comfortably. Geoff and Amanda were great and quick at responding.

House was exactly like represented in the photos. Our family was together and happy.

Great property with awesome views!

Fantastic house - modern, stylish, spacious, well equiped and clean. The location overlooking the ocean is fabulous, and it's easy to explore the north shore of Oahu from here (beaches, Polynesian Cultural Centre, shrimp trucks etc). Geoff & Amanda are great hosts, quick to respond and really helpful. We had a wonderful time with our families and i would highly recommend this place.

We're first time Arbnb folks who travelled with a multigenerational party of 6. We've been to Hawaii several times always staying at a resort in the past and were a little nervous taking the leap to more space but less amenities. Geoff and Amanda's place did not disappoint and they were attentive and very nice hosts. The location quiet and neighborhood lovely, the views, magnificent!!! Never have we been on a vacation where the whole group looked forward to heading back to the house just to see the view...which was mesmerizing. Whatever stress you arrive with just melts away. Whale season is at the close but still several sightings from the back deck. The house is really nicely done, simple, clean and modern. We saw and met our neighbors, though our duplexes were very private. The north shore in general was really fun...quiet, beaches everywhere (though some really turbulent water to note if you have kids). If we had one knock on the location it's that local restaurants are really sparse so we cooked a bit more than we'd bargained for...but we'd trade it any day for that view and the sound of crashing waves lulling us to sleep. If we could rate it 6 stars we would...all around excellent value that over delivered!

Although we unfortunately never got the chance to meet our hosts, they went out of their way to make us feel very welcome from the beginning to the end. They left us a beautiful card and bottle of wine to celebrate our 5th anniversary; also suggesting a restaurant in town called 'Bar Acuda' which was great. The listing was even better in real life, tastefully decorated unlike most other accommodation options in Hawaii. The area of Princeville was perfect, only a short distance from a grocery store, the fabulous town of Hanalei, and many beautiful beaches surrounded by wonderful scenery. We loved the place so much, that we even had a look at the purchasing prices in the area as a holiday home. Would definitely recommend staying here!

We had a great time at Teddy's Princeville apartment! The apartment was exactly as described and in easy walking distance to several attractions. Teddy was a very responsive host and provided great recommendations for the area.

Teddy was an excellent host, providing not only enough information to make finding and accessing the property easy, but also to make my stay on the island great. He provided a HUGE amount of local information about where to eat, shop, visit, explore - which was very welcome. The property is well maintained, very quiet, located in somewhat private and exclusive golf-course district. There are a few easy access beaches, shopping, and food places nearby, but you really need a car to explore further - which is to be expected on this island. Recommended property for singles or couples, and a highly recommended host.

We had a wonderful time! The place was clean, quite, comfy, and had a lovely view of the mountain from the balcony with a nice secluded feel. Teddy gave us great instructions that made everything very easy for our stay.

The unit was perfect as if things were all brand new. It was very tidy. it is quiet, the bed comfortable with a nice view and the unit is well equipped especially in the kitchen and bathroom. Try to get there before dark however as otherwise it is hard to find the particular unit within the complex but Teddy was readily available by phone to help me get in. Overall a great location and I would return.

Teddy's place was adorable! You felt like you were in the middle of the rainforest when looking out on the balcony, but you could walk to the beach, a fancy resort aand a decent pizza place. The fact that it was in the same complex as the St. Regis threw us off at 1st, but that balcony made you forget it all. The shower had great water pressure and ample room. Provided us with great Kauai info, the most portable n convenient beach chairs, snorkels, a cooler and rain umbrellas. It was close to hikes, shops, food and great beaches on the north shore.

Great location, walking distance to Queen's Bath!

This was a great place. The pictures and description were accurate. Beautiful view off the balcony. Ted was great to work with. We even called him late and he was helpful and friendly. Just overall a great experience.

Yarden is such a sweetheart and professional to deal with. The place is exactly what was described. Beautiful view and awesomely clean studio. Privacy is a bit compromised since the building are so close to one another so you can't help but seeing and be seen by your neighbors. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we definitely will be back. Highly recommended!

We spent a fantastic vacation in Dana's place. Thank you, Dana! Everything was smooth and great!

Dana's place is really cool, the apartment has all that you need to get comfortable vacations, and at Ilikai tower (the condo) you will find two restaurants, a mini market and another stores. The location is good, it has a great view to the lagoon and the ocean, you can see friday's fireworks directly on the balcony. Waikiki downtown with its restaurants and shops is about 15 minutes walking. The only little issue is the sleep quality, it's relatively good but there are some noises that you can heard by night (there are services machines next to the unit)

Great location. Nice and cozy. I popped out and got a few groceries and made myself at home. Would stay again.

I just returned to the mainland after spending four wonderful nights in Yarden's lovely condo located on the west end of Waikiki beach. I can't wait to go back and plan to stay longer next time. The condo looks just like pictured. The colors are bright and cheerful, and the beds and furniture are comfortable. I enjoyed spending time on the lanai relaxing and viewing the activity on the lagoon and the beach beyond. The neighboring condo residents were quiet and respectful. From inside the condo we never actually heard even a peep from either side. The kitchen is equipped with the necessities for doing basic cooking and food prep, with pots, pans, knives, dishes, and silverware. The bathroom is clean and roomy enough. Bathroom provisions include towels and wash cloths, a hair dryer, hand soap, and even a small bottle of shampoo. As mentioned by a previous reviewer, the bathtub/shower is very deep and can be a bit challenging to get into, especially for shorter people. I found that I really liked where Yarden's condo is located. It's on the quieter end of Waikiki beach and is just a few minute's drive to the Rodeo-drive style shopping on Kalakaua Ave. By foot, the walk would probably take 10-15 minutes. As far as parking is concerned; we used the Ilikai's valet parking each day. This was a bit expensive at $22/day, however, it was quick and easy, and the valet staff were a pleasure to see each day. Had we stayed longer we would have attempted to use the public parking lot on the beach side of the Ilikai. I think the prices listed were $4 for ten hours. This was my first experience using the Airbnb website for securing vacation accommodations. I admit to some trepidation in using the site as I do all that I can to make sure I'm not a victim of Internet fraud. I didn't like that I had to pay upfront for something I wasn't sure was going to work out. However, after reading the reviews of those who stayed at Yarden's condo, communicating with Yarden via email, and reading the NY Times article on Airbnb, I felt more comfortable with the whole thing. Given having such a positive first experience with Airbnb, I plan to use the Airbnb site for booking future travel accommodations, and I certainly plan to return to Yarden's condo for another stay. The value of this condo given it's location, cleanliness, and ocean view can't be beat.

We stayed at Yarden's beautiful condo for a short two days stay at the beginning of our trip to Oahu on Valentine's day. It defined the beginning of our 1st trip to Hawaii - waking up to a stunning oceanfront view and having a cup of tea on the balcony before heading out to explore downtown Waikiki. The condo is absolutely clean and has all the kitchen supplies you would need - not that we did considering we were only staying in Waikiki for 2 days - but if you were to stay in downtown for a longer period, you'd probably want to cook some of your own food. There is a guestbook there with recommended restaurants to go and a guidebook in the room which is helpful. Location is also very convenient - walkable to many amenities in downtown.

The Apartment was wonderful. Dana was a really helpful host! We had a great time in waikiki. You have the beach outside the door, supermarket in the building and a great restaurant ("goofy's") right around the corner! would come back anytime! Thanks for everything!

Yarden has been a great host! She was very prompt in taking care of two minor problems that occurred during my stay in her apartment and made great recommendations for things to do in the area neighboring the studio. The photos of her place are accurate. The studio is very nice and clean and it is convenient to the beach and to Waikiki. The view off the balcony is wonderful. If you like to walk, you can be in 45 minutes at the bottom of Diamond Head, or the wonderful Saturday Farmers Market, or Chinatown. You can also take a bus from the front of the building to the same places, or to Pearl Harbor (the ride is ~45 minutes). All in all, this was a great deal, for a very nice place, and Yarden was great too!

This place was everything it said it would be and more! The location was absolutely amazing-literally steps to the soft sand and turquoise water. We couldn't have asked for better hosts. Cheri and Scott have thought of everything! Coffee, macadamia nuts and fresh papaya and bananas from their garden upon arrival. Easy contact with Cheri throughout the trip (and Jen for check in as well)! The room off the kitchen was the best place to spend a rainy day (yes sadly it rains in Hawaii) reading a book and listening to the rain fall in the garden. We could truthfully not have asked for a better place or better hosts! If you're staying in Kailua this is the only place to consider!!! Mahalo!!!!

My fiancé and I had the best vacation staying at Cheri and Michel's place! Kailua Beach Park is literally your backyard and perfect for days when you get want to hang around and just go to the beach. Cheri and Michel have a beautiful home full of lush and gorgeous plant life. It was so relaxing and wonderful. They were the friendliest hosts and so helpful, they made us the most delicious banana bread that we are still talking about! Very wonderful and kind people, we hope to be able to stay at their home again in the future!

We had such a warm welcome at Cheri's place. Everything really everything is provided and the moment we got there a we had a perfect week in Hawaii. It is an unforgettable experience to stay here. A real gem. Mahalo for everything. Can't wait to be back again.

We loved staying here with the beautiful garden and so close to the beach. It really is steps to the beach! It was great to have the beach chairs which were so easy to put on like a back pack and go down to the beach. Cheri and her husband are so friendly and accommodating whike giving their guests just the right amount of space to enjoy their vacation. Their beautiful place is in such a great location. We could walk to Kailua beach, Buzz's, Lanikai beach, the paddle board and kayak rental place and Island Snow among other great places. It was a wonderful trip!

The bungalow was absolutely perfect for comfort, amenities, location to beach/shops. Perfect amount of seclusion yet still easy access to everything you need. The lush grounds were so beautiful & serene with a private patio area and walkway to beach. Communication with Cheri & Scott was a breeze and they even gave us a bottle of champagne for my boyfriends birthday! Great hosts & property- we can't wait to come back!

We loved every minute of our stay with Cheri and Scott! They have impeccable taste - from the location of their home, decor, and gardening talent, to their restaurant suggestions and lovely amenities throughout the home. This was hands down one of our favorite trips!

We loved the walk through the garden to Kaulia beach, which is stunningly beautiful and in very close proximity. We enjoyed staying in Kailua area as well, which has great shops and restaurants. Cheri is a thoughtful host and provided lovely amenities - from locally made soap and good snacks, to beach chairs and umbrellas - which we did unfortunately have to use. Also a surprise gift when we mentioned we were celebrating our 10 year anniversary - very thoughtful and appreciated! We highly recommend staying here.

Walk to Kailua Beach or to the famed market next door, this is a lovely and tranquil spot with nearby restaurants that are my personal favorites with lots of Asian food or American cuisine nearby. The sound of the surf all night is so restful. The hosts are terrific - there when you need them and out of sight when privacy is wanted. we popped over to Honolulu easily, or drove to Waimanalo, or Haleiwa easily enough. The best of Hawaii there and nearby. Ho'omaluhia Gardens in Kaneohe and Valley of the Temples are not to be missed.

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Exactly as pictured. Great surf watching. Excellent location. Hot water is generated by solar panels weather permitting.

Fabulous location. Literally on the sand. We had an amazing week waking up to the best surf in the world. Fantastic BBQ on the deck. We didn't eat out once, just shopped for great meat and fish at Foodland and stayed in. Apart from great WIFI keeping my husband looking at work emails, we lived off the grid. Amazing. Note there are no beach towels but you can buy some at the local shops. Highly recommend this place. We will be back! Oh and loved the cat too.

The most perfect little house in the most perfect location. If you love nature and surfing this is for you. Don't recommend swimming at the beach in front of the house unless you are a very confident surfer and families with little kids might not fund this relaxing. We however loved it. Mele's veggie basket is a must and the elephant Thai food truck nearby is epic. House was clean and very comfortable. Having a car made our stay even better as we could visit beaches and the lovely Waimea botanic gardens and waterfall.

We had a great stay at Meleana's place!! The location was amazing, right on the beach it was perfect. One bedroom is more private with a door and AC, we enjoyed this! Pros: Spacious kitchen, huge fridge Beach toys, chairs, umbrella AC in ONE bedroom LOCATION, great views Bluetooth speaker was great for the deck Lots of ceiling fans! Cons: 4 checked guests and only 2 beach towels and 3 shower towels. Kitchen pans have no finish and need to be replaced. Deck stairs to the beach were a little unstable and had a few rotted boards All it all - we had a great time. And we will definitely book this home again if we return to the north shore! With a few small improvements and a little TLC, this home is 5/5. Mahalo Meleana :)

We love this home. It's the best vibe. The best. It's all there. Everything you need. Thank you for having us. Looking forward to our next visit.

Mele was an amazing host. Super easy to contact and get any information from. I couldn't complain about the home even if I tried! Perfect location for anyone wanting to experience the north shore. Would love to stay here again if I get the chance!

Wonderful holiday. Waking up to the ocean view every morning was priceless. The home was fully equipped and identical to what you see in the images. It was overall very clean but cottage-like. We enjoyed every moment spent on the patio eating our meals or relaxing out on the beach in front of the home. Main bedroom was very comfortable but hide-away bed was quite uncomfortable. Hard to complain though waking up for panoramic views of the ocean and listening to the waves crashing. We will be back!