Eric is a fantastic Host. He is kind, prompt and very respectful of your space and needs. Has years of experience as a airbnb host and knows his stuff. Rental car, Scuba, activities, any question he's got an answer for and is more than willing to help out. I believe this location to be great for single individuals (man or woman) and of course couples. I'm typically very sensitive to good / bad vibes from people and in no way did I ever get a bad impression. With the house only being a one bedroom I shouldn't need to mention its not big enough for couples with kids. As far as space while your here Eric is very good at sensing what you the guest wants and he even encouraged me to treat the house as if it was my own. Allowing me to stock the fridge and use his counter space for my stay. His house has everything he mentioned in his ad and now he even has an A/C unit in the bedroom for those of you who like it a bit colder at night. Eric included ice chests, lawn chairs, beach towels, boogie boards, fishing poles and snorkel gear for my use at any time free of charge which was very nice of him to do. In addition he is also a certified scuba instructor and knows all the local dive sites and owns ample gear to take you out to all the coolest spots. Eric also deals in car rentals for a VERY competitive price and I took him up on his offer for my stay, he included a complimentary pickup / drop off to the airport instead of me having to take a cab / uber all the way to his house. His house is quite spacious and very comfortable and located in a perfect spot. Just across the street is a beach perfect for watching the sunset. Just behind the condo is Times Market (like a Safeway/Carrs or Fredmyers) perfect for stocking up on food. There are 3 bars all withen walking distance if your a drinker, and countless food options withen walking distance and even more just over a mile down the road. All the popular beaches are within a 15-45 min drive depending on which side of the island you want to sunbath. Kehei is very conveniently located even though it looks out of the way on the map and on a daily basis my adventures took me to other towns the drive was always a pleasure. Overall I give Eric and his house a 10/10. Great host, great location and if I'm back in the area I would definitely book with him again.

Nice place for the price. Good location. Eric was helpful, he took me out snorkeling and that was wonderful! Thanks Eric.

Eric's place was a great base camp for me and my boyfriend during our stay in Maui. The room was comfortable, the private bathroom was great, and for what it's worth, I loved the decor. Eric also had a closet with coolers, beach chairs, beach towels, and snorkel gear for us to use, which was incredibly useful - particularly the coolers during the Road to Hana drive! My one complaint is that Eric was very negative when hearing about our plans - he told us not to do several things that ended up being really fun, so I'd take his advice with a grain of salt if you have done your research. Other than that, he seemed like a nice guy, and his cat was also really friendly.

My wife and I just visited Maui for our 28th anniversary. We truly enjoyed our stay of 5 nights at Eric's place. Eric was a wonderful host! He gave us wonderful advise where to visit in Maui. Thanks to his information, we visited some truly stunningly beautiful places in Maui that we would not have known to visit! The bedroom was clean, the bedding was comfortable, and we had the living room and kitchen to use. The unit is located in a quiet and nice condo conmunity, and is conveniently located, within short walking distance to restaurants, shops, supermarket - check out the Times, a grocery + supermarket where we found everything we need. The Times open from 5am-1am. Eric provided us a key to access a fence door that is a few steps away from Eric's place and leads to the parking lot of the Times, that made it so convenient for us shop at Times. There is a laundry room in Eric's building to use too! Secret Beach Eric recommended us to visit was the most beautiful beach we visited in Maui! We would not have known its existence if Eric had not told us! Eric also told us about tourism traps to avoid. We already miss Maui, and we would want to stay at Eric's place again next time when we visit Maui. In short, we would give it 5-star rating!

Eric's place was comfortable, quiet and very conveniently located. It had all the necessary amenities to make our trip comfortable. I loved that it was steps away from the beach and all the major shopping centers and restaurants. The neighborhood itself is very quiet and family friendly. Eric was a super friendly, helpful and courteous host who tried his best to make our stay comfortable and fun. He is very knowledgeable about Maui and knows all the cool beaches, hikes and eateries. He was also kind enough to let us use his beach chairs, snorkeling gear and boogie boards for free! I would definitely come back here again and I highly recommend it to anyone else!

Eric provides amazing advice around Maui and also lots of great ideas that helps you navigate around your stay in Maui. Would definitely come back again.

Great place to experience the real Hawaiian life style! Close enough to shopping and rest of the big city to get what you need but far enough to just enjoy the scenery.

Shannon and his family were so helpful and amazing with us so we don't have enough words to describe how wonderful was our stay in their place. The room is exactly as it is described and the bed was extremely confortable. Every detail was perfect and we strongly recommend this Airbnb to couples who wants to explore Mauii and get some rest at it. Mahalo Shannon you guys were fantastic.

Shannon and his wife were great hosts. Being able to park in the car port was great since it was raining 2 of the days we were there. They had many extras included: mini fridge, silverware, dishes. The beach chairs also came in handy. Shannon was very prompt in responding to messages and was very friendly in person.

It was so nice to walk to the nearby beach! We walked over early in the morning and had the beach and coastline to ourselves! It was magical!

Very friendly and helpful hosts.

we are so happy of have stayed in his home. Is beautiful, spacious and near the market. Shanon and his family are very lovely and always help us in things that we need (towels, beach chair, etc)The room was very clean and has a freezer which is amazing.

Such a wonderful place to stay. We arrived early but we were greeted and given some tips on what to do until we could check in. We were able to use their parking space which was kind and given some dining tips ( which included the Millhouse where Michelle the host also works) such an amazing restaurant! Shannon and Michelle were great hosts we chatted with them many times. The bed was super comfy with added touches like the water and beer made for a wonderful stay!

Shannon's place was a fantastic location to base ourselves out of for a week of exploring Maui. It has everything you need plus more! The room is equipped with a microwave/fridge and coffee maker (there was ice packs in the freezer for those lunches you might want to pack). There was also beach chairs which were greatly appreciated! While there is a great little restaurant (which we would recommend) called Fatt Chicks within walking distance, you will need a car really to access other restaurants. There is also a nice beach within walking distance and access to some nice hiking very close. There is a Sack n Save about a 5-7 minute drive away for any groceries you might want. The room was bright, fresh, and clean and there was also plenty of local brochures to check out the local sights/activities. This was a real find in Maui and we both enjoyed chatting with our hosts. We hope to return someday! Thanks Shannon!

I had a wonderful time at Phil's! I really liked my spacious and clean bedroom, the ample shared space to make new friends and the big garden for some yoga. I very much appreciated Phil's advices on what to do. Mahalo, I would like to come back.

I had two pleasant nights at Phil's house. The room and bed were clean and comfortable and the overall experience very nice as well. Also, the house's location is great - very central and easy to get everywhere quickly!

Excellent

We visited Maui for the first time, and are thrilled that we stayed at Phil's Little Piece of Paradise -- it truly is just that! A huge, lush, serene property; abundant with all of the most beautiful vegetation that Maui has to offer. From coconut trees to citrus vines to exotic flowers, and sometimes cute little wild chickens! This place truly has it all. We stayed in a cozy and clean bedroom with a very comfortable bed. We slept like babies every night. Our bedroom had a fan in it, and because of where his property is situated, never found ourselves too hot or too cold. Phil himself is probably the ideal airbnb host. He loves adventure, has great stories to share, and is simply an easygoing, happy-go-lucky sort of person. He went out of his way for us way too many times! He even got out his ladder just to chop down a coconut from his tree for us to try! That being said, he is the type of host who respects your needs for as much, or as little, interaction as you need. (If you're smart, and enjoy great company, you'll take the time to get to know the guy!) We were so grateful to have him as our host, and look forward to staying with him again. Here are some of my favourite amenities that were offered: -The kitchen (it's kept super clean, and has everything you need to save money and cook at home) -Bathrooms (one has a big walk-in shower with two shower heads) -Outdoor shower (perfect after spending every day exploring and getting dirty!) -Towels (beach towels and regular towels -- but be sure to follow the aloha way and be conservative; re-use your towels, people!) -Bedding -Lots of closet space & shelving in our bedroom -Beautiful veranda -The property itself; and the generous bounty of fresh fruit! -The house itself! Not that we spent much time inside. If you are a home-body, you can enjoy plenty of lovely, comfortable common space to sit and relax. -Phil's rental cars (save money and rent your car from Phil! ps: you WILL need a car!) -Recycling and compost! Phil cares about the environment, so it was refreshing and important for us to stay with someone who was mindful of their environmental footprint. -Phil's Tips/Guide to Maui!!!!! Phil actually has a print-out of all of the best places to explore in Maui! We took advantage and explored everywhere. My friend Paisley's favourite place was a waterfall that was simply labelled "Mile Marker 24" on the road to Hana. It's totally out of the way, and not something that you'd find in any tourist guidebook. Take the advice and experience of a nature-loving local. :) I would recommend this place to all of my friends and family, and I look forward to staying here again! Thank you Phil! All the best! Love from Canada, Amira and Paisley

Phil is an interesting, cool guy! Lots of good stories. If you like outdoor activity or adventure, I recommend staying here and getting advice on what to do from Phil. Knows Maui outdoors super well! We'd stay again.

Phil was great and very informative about different activities. The room was as described and very comfortable.

I would like to start off by saying this is not a negative review. Overall the home is clean and the grounds are well maintained. Phil was an amazing host and even took us to one of the nearby attractions (showing us a behind the scenes tour). It should be noted that if you reserve a room here, you will be sharing the home with the four other available rooms in the home. We have reserved a home on air bnb before and the home was a one bedroom with separate amenities. This was not the case here. We were in a bedroom with one right next to us and one across the hallway. Walls are thin so we heard everything as well as they heard us. Very little privacy in that regard. Also, things were a bit crammed in the morning as the other guests were brewing their coffee, making their breakfast and planning their day. Likewise, dinner time presented similar issues. There is an outside shower that was awesome! It is also away from the city therefore very quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. In short, here are the pros and cons; Cons: lack of privacy (hard to be on vacation with your loved one and have to be quiet in the night time), the road was a mess due to his neighbors but that isn't a dig at Phil, not his fault but needs to be out there, sharing the place with so many others made it less like a vacation and more like we paid to crash at someone's home for a week, inordinate amount of house rules also took away from feeling like on vacations and more like feeling obligated to keep up because at someone else's home. Pros: very quiet, away from town but not too far, very clean grounds and home, phil is great, will show you around if he isn't busy training for a race , lots of fresh fruit for the picking (great for smoothies or fresh squeezed juice), outdoor shower, great if you don't mind sharing with a bunch of other guests, has a grill and full kitchen.

A gorgeous, peaceful place to stay. We loved our stay here and nothing was too much trouble for Phil. Loved the sightseeing recommendations that were in the room for our perusal. A stones throw from the wonderfully quirky and artistic town of Paia which is a must see if your on Maui. Highly recommended and will definitely come back and stay here again. Many thanks to Phil, Mike and Ruby for all your help.

Rich and Gail offer a really great place that is equipped with everything that you could possible need (beach umbrella, seats, bodyboards) as well as being within a quick walk to the beach. Thoroughly enjoyed staying with them in their spacious place!

Lovely condo with all the details provided.

Great hosts, great beach gear, well equipt kitchen (except for the standar Airbnb blunt knives), a bit of a hike to the beach but still walkable if you bring minimal beach gear.

Amazing accommodation with a fairly decent location. Definitely recommend!

The condo was clean and well-decorated. It was a perfect place to stay when attending a wedding at the Four Seasons resort nearby. We loved that the hosts provided recommendations for nearby restaurants and activities. Parking in the complex was also very convenient. Thank you for a great stay in Wailea!

The location of the condo was fabulous! Close to everything in a very quiet subdivision. We enjoyed how spacious it was! Hosts a Rich and Gail were wonderful to deal with, would not hesitate staying here again.

Very nice place to stay. They have really given it a lot of thought. You can tell the owners care about their rental & provide more than expected when it comes to amenities. I've never stayed in Wailea (URL HIDDEN) a very beautiful part of the island and most of the beaches nearby are great for families. Thanks for a lovely stay!

It's a great location, great view, very quite, convenient shopping close by. The condo has everything you'll need including air conditioning, beach chairs, and other beach gear. The condo is very clean and organized. They have great recommendations book on fav beaches, restaurants and walks, which we used lots and found very helpful. This will be the first place we stay at when we come back!

Ashley's condo in pristine Wailea is as beautiful and clean as it looks in the photos. Well worth it. The lanai is fabulous with a green lush view that surrounds you and lovely sunset in the distance on the right. The grounds are so clean w/kind and friendly groundskeepers and security. It’s wonderful quiet at night too and perfect for stargazing. The location is ideal with everything being a short walk away and the space itself truly has everything you could want. It was impeccable upon arrival, comfortable beds, beautiful bedrooms/bathrooms, great closets, great kitchen that includes a fridge w/ice machine, handy washer/dryer and fantastic lanai. It even came equipped with not only multiple beach and shower towels, but 4 beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards and frisbee. All of which pleasantly surprised us and we used a ton! So handy and so fun! Thank you Ashley! Check in and check out were the most effortless I've experienced and Ashley was so prompt and helpful with all email communications (including a suggested dinner at Mamma's Fish House after I asked for restaurant recommendations, which although a little on the pricey side, was worth every penny and totally memorable). The apartment also has 3 awesome TVs and wifi, and the two small pools w/multiple BBQs nearby are great too for a more laid back afternoon. The walk to Wailea beach is really short (about 15min) and you can get to the Shops at Wailea in a very short walk as well. There's also an awesome restaurant called The Monkey Pod about 15min walk away. We had a car rental, so having our own parking space made everything smoother as well. We were able to drive to Big Beach in 10min, to Paia in 30min, to Haleakala summit in 90min, and so on. The area we were staying in was so beautiful, it made it hard to ever want to even leave it! On a side note, we took a sail with Trilogy (great sailing company for whale watching etc.) and the Maalaea harbour they departed from was an easy 20min drive from Ashely's place. Additionally, we went to the Te au Moana Luau at the Marriot (also a truly beautiful experience), and we were able to walk to it from Ashley's in under 15min, really just adding to the ease of our over all experience. Highly recommend!

We loved our stay at this extremely convenient, comfortable, and homey condo. The location is excellent, it is only a short 15 minute walk to the beach, or near by markets and stores. Ashley was extremely accommodating of all our needs, and really went above and beyond. We would absolutely stay here again in a heartbeat!

I did not know what to expect considering this is my first experience with Airbnb. If all other host is as great as Ashley then I will definitely be a returning customer. She responds is such a timely manner. Great updates to the condo. Great location (10-15 minute walk to Shops at Wailea). I love how she puts in little considerations like a new sink sponge and beach accessories so visitors don't have to think about that. The lanai has a great view of the ocean. The neighborhood is so nice and quiet. It really is home away from home.

Great place ... Ashley was very helpful and the place has everything you need in a lovely environment. It's an easy walk to the shops at Wailea ...

We stayed at this apartment as a family of 6 and it was perfect! The beds were amazing, everything was clean and new and there were even beach umbrellas, chairs etc. at our disposal. Ashley was very quick to respond to any questions we had and communication was very friendly and prompt. The location of the apartment is beautiful with impeccably kept grounds and gardens and birds in the morning. I would highly recommend!

Great condo ! Ashley is very responsive. The location of this condo in Wailea is fantastic - close to my favorite beaches including Polo and Wailea beaches. I especially liked the view of the ocean and sunset from the lanai, the wonderful air conditioning, the comfortable beds and pillows in both bedrooms and the great pools. Also close to Wailea shops and nearby restaurants. In the evening we took advantage of streaming TV that is already set up in the condo for Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Now, Hulu etc. as well as regular cable.

Very nice place to stay. Clean and comfortable

We had a wonderful time at this condo. It is as advertised, plenty of room for our family, within walking distance of the beach and Wailea / Kihei. And while we love the whole island, this area has the best weather. Maui was under flood watch for a couple of days, but the worst we had was partial clouds. There is plenty to do and great places to eat in the neighborhood and beyond. You won't find this information in the listing, but Ashley has "local knowledge". Just ask. Thank you Ashley!

Such an amazing stay. Highly recommend for some piece and quiet and a taste of the island life.

A magical space.

Maui Retreat is Maui's hidden gem! It's located deep inside of Maui & it has a beautiful view! The host were amazing and they even have Yoga at the retreat! If you want to see a peaceful side of Maui, go to Maui Retreat, you won't regret it!

Nice quite out of the way place

This is completely different than the typical Maui tourist experience in a big concrete building. Kutira and Raphael's place is in beautiful grounds, with hiking to a waterfall and the ocean. Yoga every morning, plus other spiritual/somatic workshops. The other guests were friendly and interesting. Plus the decor is a smorgasbord of global spirituality. And it's near everything on the island. Highly recommend.

A wonderful place away from noise and bustle, equipped with lovely details. Everything is well organized and clean. If you are looking for a place that is in harmony with nature and the environment, it's here. Raphael is a fine manifests and attentive host, the young staff friendly and cheerful. There is a good atmosphere in the house. Bring mosquito protection! The approach can also be made without 4Rad drive, as mentioned in the descriptions. Of course, on its own responsibility. I would say that the paved road is in worse shape than the "Dirtroad". Mahalo Ruth

We reccomend this place to all, who is interested in special spiritual atmosphere silent place to stay. Easy to find, hard to leave place

Quiet. Easy access to Hana and Paia. Loved seeing turtles on the beach. Eat local. Raphael had wonderful recommendations

Karen's cottage was perfect for our stay on Lana'i. Home is as pictured and Karen was great with communication both before and during our stay. She was very accommodating, allowing us to check out late as our flight was later in the day. Will definitely stay with her again next time!

Karen's cottage exceeding my expectations. It was very clean and had all the amenities that we needed for our yearly hunting trip. Karen was great at communicating with me. She was available when I called over the phone to ask questions. Of course, this being the first time I used AirBnB I was a bit hesitant that it was a scam but she definitely put me at ease. I originally had plans to stay at another location but they canceled at the last minute and I had to scramble to find another place to stay. I consider myself lucky that Karen's cottage was available. She touched bases with me a few days before we arrived to give us directions and let us know how to check in. She gave us fresh eggs during our stay, with was very nice since it's a small island and only have one grocery store. When we were leaving the island I had an issue at the airport because they were requiring a more secure lock on my luggage and when I called Karen to see if she had one, she went above and beyond to find one. I would definitely encourage future guests to book her cottage if they plan on visiting Lanai, they won't be disappointed. It's within walking distance to the town and just an overall great place to stay.

We only were here for one night before our event at Four Seasons. I wish we would have had at least another day. It may not be a resort, but we loved everything about the locals! Such a peaceful, happy place! Karen was very accommodating from the time we booked. Highly recommend!

Karen's place is very centrally located. She is a very helpful host and has chairs and a cooler for beach visits. Karen's place is very clean.

This was our 4th stay at the cottage in 2 years, that's how awesome hosts Karen and Martin's Plantation Cottage on the Hill is!! They are professional, pleasant, have great communication, and always make us feel comfortable and welcomed from the day we book our stay. The cottage is always clean and the full size kitchen well equipped. If we can't get the cottage, we'll reschedule our trip until we can!!

Karen was very nice and responsible person. The place was very nice and clean. You will have nice private space with good size living room, bed room, and small kitchen for your own. I was not sure about transportation within the Lanai island, but Karen referred us to pick up services and bike rentals. It is bit of a walk from the Lanai city, about 10-15 min. It was okay considered the price she offered. Overall, we were very satisfied our stay at this lovely cottage. Highly recommend!

Karen's place was nice and quiet and a 10 minute walk from Hotel Lanai. Make sure you have printouts or a map of where it is prior to landing on Lanai as reception is spotty.

Very clean, nice and quite. Perfect location and the owner was very nice and helpful.

The flat is very nice with great views over the Pacific Ocean. We saw whales many times in the distance and turtles were playing and sleeping right in the front of the house. Everything is close by if you have a car, otherwise there is a small shop, some restaurants and the habour at the end of the road. Perfect place for a relaxing holiday with the enjoyment of Mauis nature. Thank you!

We loved our stay here! The location is perfect for exploring South Maui. Since it is located on a dead end road it is quiet and we loved falling asleep to the sounds of the waves. The lanai is perfect for whale watching and dining. It is a short walk to a long undeveloped beach and Kealia Pond which has a great boardwalk where you can see wetland birds including the lovely Hawaiian stilt. We had everthing we needed to cook meals and appreciated the use of the beach chairs and boogie board. The ocean breeze was all we needed to keep comfortable. Cathy's communication was great and we appreciated her quick response to an issue we had with the ice maker. Mahalo!

Our review from last year (May 2016) still holds true. This place is so peaceful/quiet/safe/comfortable/perfect. We loved it so much we already came back! We did a lot of the things we couldn't squeeze in last time (Haleakala summit/hike into crater, Waihe'e Ridge Hike, more beaches, snorkeling, etc.) and repeated some of our favorites again (Fresh Kona coffee/ breakfast watching the sunrise every morning from lanai before starting our day, Mama's Fish House, driving the coastlines, etc). I can't express how important the central location of this unit is if you are like us and explore all parts of the island. The fact that you also get to be on the water with beautiful views from the lanai every day is enormous value. The new keyless entry to the unit was a nice unanticipated convenience. I can't recommend it enough. Many extremely interested friends and family are anxious for their turn. I sure hope they get their chance to share in this gem/experience sooner than later. A million Mahalo's again for everything, Cathy! I have no doubt we will be back ourselves one day and hope it will still be available. This will forever be one of our favorite adventures & memories!

This was my first trip to Maui, and This place was perfect! The view is AMAZING and Cathy was very responsive and accommodating. It is centrally located so everything we wanted to do was easy to get to. I would absolutely stay here again.

Hi Cathy, we really enjoyed staying at your location, it was clean, well kept, great view, was all as described in the listing. It was within walking distance to a few restaurants as well as Maui Ocean Centre and some decent beaches. Easy to get to & from the airport and to Walmart etc for groceries. Bbqs that were supplied with the complex were clean & easy to use. We hope we have an opportunity to visit Maui and your location again. Thanks, Virginia & Brian

We spent 9 days in Cathy's apartment. Apartment well located and very pleasant. We enjoyed its complete equipment (washing machine laundry and dishes, 2 beach chairs and always a parking space). We recommend this apartment. Dany and Yves

Cathy was very helpful and answered instantly. She even sent paper infos to my home adress to provide us with details about Maui. The place is well located directly on the beach as shown in the pictures. Perfect for one couple. The additional "bed" sofa in the living is not suitable for an adult and should only be proposed for one ore two kids.. Everything else is as expected. :-)

Absolutely loved this apartment! The view from the lanai is amazing and the flat itself is large and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Nothing beats watching turtles while having breakfast in the sun :) The location of the apartment is great as well. No large hotels around, close to many nice beaches and other attractions on the island. Worst thing about the apartment was having to leave it. Highly recommended!