This is a beautiful jewel of a house. It's all one level and close to shopping, activities such as hiking, biking, zip lines, farm tours, horseback riding, art school, dining and Haleakala National Park. Just an eight to ten minute drive to white sand beaches.
This 20-acre shade-grown coffee plantation borders a forest preserve and is completely private. A stream runs through the property year-round attracting a variety of wildlife. There are amazing panoramic ocean, jungle and mountain views and a seasonal waterfall view. Guests have the option of booking a personal tour of the farm and grounds which includes a short hike to see the ancient Hawaiian pictographs, an artesian spring and gives an overview where all the private trails, natural pools and picnic areas are. Reservations include full access to all the grounds and amenities on the farm. The cottage is located over a half mile from the main farmhouse and is completely private. It includes:
30 Mbps Wi-Fi, W/D and Detergent, Barbecue with Charcoal and Kiawe Wood provided, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Juicer, Blender, Toaster Oven and Pour-Over and French Press Coffee equipment provided. There is a spacious shower with ocean view. Hair Dryer, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash Provided. Fully furnished with King-sized bed with Queen Sofa Bed. Cable Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime. Iron and Ironing Board. Beach Towels, Beach Chairs and Cooler Provided. Flower cutting, Fruit and Herb picking (seasonal) privileges included. Plenty of secure parking.
Close to shopping and North Shore beaches. A bag of fresh roasted Maliko Estate Coffee is provided as well as fruit (when available) and fresh flowers from the farm.
Optional (additional fee):
Historical/Jungle tour: 2 hours and includes an overview of all the trails on the private grounds, archeological sites, the history of the valley and the medicinal uses of the jungle plants. $75.00 per person.
Organic farm and pesticide free area for those with sensitivities. All one level for those with some mobility issues. Not wheelchair accessible though!
Guests have access to miles of private trails on the grounds of Maliko Estate Coffee where the cottage is located. Swimming in the year-round stream is a highlight. Great bird watching too!
Guests are greeted upon arrival, offered a jungle tour and are bid farewell on departure day too. Owners are nearby if they're needed and have advice and recommendations for Maui activities.
The historic paniolo town of Makawao is only 2 miles away. The paniolo are the Hawaiian cowboys and they still can be seen riding their horses or stopping by the local cantinas for a beer after riding the upcountry ranches. Great shopping and dining is found in Makawao, Haiku and nearby Paia. Makawao is considered one of the best art scenes in the nation.
You will definitely need a car. You won't need a four-wheel drive though. The roads are fine. There is bus transportation but not near the farm which is too rural and uncrowded for a bus stop.
The cabin comes equipped with a koi pond and two resident koi named Lilo and Stitch. Guests are asked to feed them. They'll remind you themselves if you forget!
Owner Sydney Smith is a designer by trade and also a farmer. She is the president of the Maui Coffee Association and a board member of the Maui County Ag Working Group.
License or registration number:
STPH 2015/0001 SUP22013/0015
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Registration Number: 270021200000, TA-098-493-4400-01, GE-098-493-4400-01
Kazuaki U.
Dec 20, 2023
Wonderful cottage in the hills. The cabin itself is well appointed and very comfortable. Sydney was very responsive to any questions or concerns, and gave us a very informative and interesting tour of the large property on which the cabin is situated.
Joanna W.
Jul 10, 2023
Home and owner are simply amazing! The house is thoughtfully stocked, spotlessly clean, and located on the most amazing and indescribable land. You will never get the chance to see and hike a space like this in total privacy, don’t miss out on that. Sydney was incredibly kind and helpful before and during our stay. Hand down our favorite stay on the island!!!
Sheri W.
May 25, 2023
...is charm in a lovely lush, upcountry setting, then this is the place.
Get here.
Nicholas B.
Jan 14, 2023
House is close to the road making it noisy when traffic picks up in the morning- the only flaw we can find.
Bill H.
Dec 26, 2022
We spent 5 nights in the jungle and enjoyed the whole range of Maui weather, wind, rain, thunder (!), sun, warm, perfection. Sidney’s unit is very unique and almost perfect for everything we wanted. Peace and quiet, weather excluded, we lived it with our tour starting us off. Such amazing property, hikes, swims, collecting avocados and lilikoi, plus more.
Sidney is the perfect host/historian/treasure chest of knowledge. Her tour of the property includes 30 years of history of the area, plus so much more. She was on to of all of our questions, ready just in case the power went off, and there at the send of a text. We felt cared for.
The house was just what we needed. Great size kitchen, easy to clean up after one of our dinner projects, the grill was ready, the coffee, (following Sidney’s carefully laid out process) was great. We saw where the beans grew…a first for us.
We will return ASAP…..
Bill and Catherine
Hannah V.
Nov 29, 2022
Sydney's property is one of a kind! If you're looking for a laid back location to experience up country Maui, this is the place. We loved learning about the history of the property and enjoyed the beautiful views from the balcony. We hope to return someday!
Joshua R.
Nov 28, 2022
The home itself was clean and functional with an astounding array of artistic details created by the owners. The view was also wonderful and we were gifted a rainstorm and waterfall! Our host Sydney even gave us a tour and a bag of her estate-grown coffee. We are so grateful for this unique and powerful experience of Maui. Thank you, Sydney!
Abbey M.
Nov 24, 2022
My husband and I wanted a quiet place in the mountains to get away, and boy did we find it. The property is one of a kind and has an immense amount of history that you won't find anywhere else. Perfect for couples! The host Sydney was amazing. Couldn't recommend higher.
Marianne A.
Aug 14, 2022
The cabin is a comfortable, cozy retreat with a killer view of jungle and ocean. Everything inside is designed to help you relax and unwind -- big roomy sofa, well-stocked kitchen with high-end appliances, king size bed. The wrap around porch is perfect for morning coffee, reading a book all day, or evening cocktails. And the tour of the property was beyond anything we imagined. This is historically-important land nurtured to lushness by Sydney and her husband. The surprises they have found are amazing. Be sure to see the 200 year old Mango tree and the petroglyphs. We hope to return soon!
Andrea S.
Jul 07, 2022
We had a great time at this small cottage near Makawao. A perfect place to spend some time in non tourist Hawaii. Sydney is a perfect host- don’t miss the tour- a highlight.
We will be back!
Kent T.
Jun 11, 2022
We loved our stay at Sydney’s place. The views are spectacular and great being away from the busy parts of Maui. The extensive property is so interesting and Sydney was a delightful hoat.
Natalie C.
Jun 02, 2022
The property is truly amazing! Through the tour we learned all about the history of the property and got to see some incredible plants. As you would expect, jungle wildlife (geckos and mosquitoes) are present but they are generally friendly!
