The property was just as pictured. John was so friendly and helpful. The location was a perfect getaway from all the crowded tourist spots. This was exactly what I was looking for. I would highly recommend booking here!
The host John was very accommodating and accessible. The property was just what we wanted, easy access and quiet because we traveled with two mobility challenged guests. It was lovely! You need to cook before dark, and between daily rain showers.
Wonderful week! Location was beautiful and peaceful. John was a great host.
This property is on a working banana plantation. It is in a beautiful rural area not far from the north coast of Maui. The cabin was perfect for two people with a private bath and kitchen and a beautiful Lanai, screened in porch. It did not have air conditioning but lots of air flow and evening rains. Staying there in the summer was rather hot, but it cooled down at night. John was an excellent host, available for questions but mostly out of sight. I would recommend this place to friends.
John is friendly, giving host with a beautiful organic farm. We tasted delicious fruit like avocado's and banana's. The cottage was nice and clean. The beds and mattresses slept good, we took the opportunity to sleep in the porch. We used the cottage to explore the whole island visting places like Hana, Makena, Kapalua and Haleakalā. In the central space surf and snorkeling gear was available to borrow. We had a great time. Our kids could play in the garden and even help cutting a banana tree. Many thanks.
My wife and just finished our stay at Maui adventure villa and it was great. John was a fantastic host very attentive and quick to answer any questions. the property is located right near the hana highway and the property grounds are beautiful. i definitely recommend staying there. hopefully well be able to make it back to Maui and will be hopefully staying there again... also the bananas were magnificent :)
Enjoyed our stay, specifically sleeping in Lanai. Bonus: was able to capture time-lapse of Milkyway from the yard. John was very responsive and loved the super quiet neighborhood after our bustling North West and Kihei stays.
This property was amazing! John the host communicated throughout our stay. The views from the property were beautiful. Waking up to birds chirping was such a delight. John was so generous with the bananas that are grown on the property. We took some with us to Oahu for family. We would book another vacation here without hesitation! You won’t regret it!
Had a lovely stay here and would definitely stay here again. I enjoyed the peaceful and relaxing surroundings, windows open, gentle breeze blowing, it was perfect for just me. John is a wonderful and attentive host. He provided coffee, and even some fresh off the tree, apple bananas. I found the property description to be accurate, so as with all things, pay attention to the details and you won’t be disappointed. For example, it’s a kitchenette and there’s no A/C, neither of which were an issue for me.
The cottage is an inviting peaceful place nestled between banana trees and palms. I spent most of my time while staying in the sunroom, listening to the wrestling of the palms in the wind. It’s a lovely place to stay.Thank you
My husband and I were fortunate to stay at the little bungalow that John offers. We found that it was very private feeling even with a couple other rentals close by. John’s as very friendly and attentive. We did not need much but he was there quick when we did. He takes great care of the property as well. It is perfect for 2 people. If we had little kids the porch would have been great for them or us to sleep. But as it sits for privacy it should be 2 people.
The property was perfect for our family with an 8 and 10 year old. The kids slept on the lanai and were very comfortable. It really felt like you were out in nature. John was welcoming and the fresh bananas were great. We split our trip up with one week here and one week on the south shore and we’re very happy we did.
Our stay on Maui couldn't have been better. John is the perfect host, nice, accommodating and very friendly. He even lent us a few books on topics that we had briefly discussed when we arrived. We found that very thoughtful and not a given. The house was exactly as described and even better. It is incredibly quiet and beautifully located, you feel like you are in the middle of a small green oasis. And you even have a sea view from there. The house is equipped with everything you need. Even the kitchen was not lacking anything. It is furnished with a lot of love and it felt like coming home for us. We couldn't have imagined a nicer place for our time on Maui. Thank you John
Kristopher S.
Feb 26, 2025
I had a wonderful time and couldn’t be more happy with my decision to stay here. John is a wonderful HOST and is a grounded soul that I really admire! Love the area of this property on Maui. It’s quiet and peaceful for the amazing TRUE Maui experience. I highly recommend
John very hands-on manager. Met me when I arrived and left. Very quiet and out of the bustle of Kaanpali and Wailua.
The property is as depicted in online booking. It is clean, cozy, peaceful, and embedded in laps of nature. John is very welcoming host and welcomed us withvapple bananas ans star fruit.
Everything was good except the cooking stove which is outside the cottage. If you come late in the night, it’s not easy to cook out in the dark and mosquitoes are all around.
This place is amazing! The cottage has everything you need, tucked away in a beautiful setting of greenery. John was an amazing host and was very communicative throughout the process. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone thinking about coming to Maui.
Great location, great environment, great neighborhood. Nice, quiet and peaceful place to stay after a day of adventures!
Loved our time here. Good location to everything on the island.
Great host, great location, great property. The open windows allowed for cool sleeping. Seen the whole island during the 12 days there. Thanks John!
We loved the location for our stay in Maui. Every morning it would rain and we enjoyed our ciffee on the porch. Partial oxean vew as well and anazibg stars!
Sure, you could stay in some expensive resort or rent a 90's-era suburban home, or you can stay with John. This perfect little cottage is great for the non-tourist tourist that just wants to stay in a cute Maui neighborhood and feel like a local. Incredible views, local food, and excellent host.
During my time in Maui it was a work trip and Johns property was the perfect spot to relax and recharge after a long days of work and adventure. The location was far enough to where there was no noise from the city but close enough to where it wasnt a burden to get to the beaches and stores. Will definitely stay again and recommend.
It's worth staying at Evergreen Cottage. It has a beautiful style with lots of wood all around and is very naturally oriented. The veranda was a real experience for the children to sleep in. As it is open all around (with insect protection), it is a wonderful adventure, similar to - or much better than - sleeping in a tent. They loved it - whatever the weather.
Living here is very close to nature. It is green all around - a very beautiful property. John attaches great importance to simplicity and naturalness. The apartment is equipped with simple things, but in the end you don't need more. He is a very nice landlord who responded quickly and was always helpful with good and quick solutions to our requests.
There is also a washing machine + dryer.
We stayed in the Evergreen Cottage @ Maui Adventure Villa for 17 nights. The property was beautiful with banana trees and taro plants scattered around. We had a great time, despite the rainy weather, which was actually quite soothing to listen to while sleeping, as the cottage is on the wet side of the island. The location was fantastic, with close proximity to Paia for good food and shopping. There were a few nice beaches nearby for sunset, though the majority of the more popular ones were about a 35-minute drive away.
The housekeepers, Sarah and Bill, were great and took excellent care of us and the property. Their attention to detail and friendly demeanor made our stay even more enjoyable. We highly recommend the Evergreen Cottage for anyone looking for a serene and picturesque place to stay in Maui.
Was very helpful and great with communication. Hopefully we will get to stay at John’s property again! Gorgeous location and perfect of you are planning on stay near paia.
Snug and safe cottage away from it all. Quiet community setting with nature galore. Easy to communicate with John prior to, and during the trip. Highly recommend!
