The property was well appointed and a beautiful place to stay during our trip to Maui! Comfortable for our family of four. The pool area was wonderful!
We had a wonderful stay in this cottage on Maui. The private pool was such a nice amenity to have, and we had a lot of fun sliding and swimming. The cottage is nicely appointed and had everything we needed, including some beach and snorkeling gear! I would definitely recommend a stay here!
We loved staying here! Great central location for exploring the island, beautiful pool and porch for relaxing, and Elaine was helpful with all of our questions. I‘d definitely recommend this property, especially for kids who love to swim like ours do. The pool slide was a hit.
My husband and I stayed with some friends for a week. The house was perfect for us. Nice kitchen with the esstentials and a grill outside. The bedrooms were a good size and nice living space. The pool was such a nice bonus that we definitely enjoyed! 5 minutes to lots of shops and restaurants in Kihei, and a short drive to Paia. We had the pleasure of talking to Elaine one day at the pool. She is so kind and welcoming. We really enjoyed our time and would come back. Highly recommend!
Exceptional! Our host Elaine was an amazing host and checked in on us regularly throughout our stay. She went out of her way to make our check in process easier, even in the dark. Very thoughtful. The property was spotless, including the grill, which is rare. Great attention to detail. Location was perfect and Elaine suggested some beaches in the area. We loved the pool and enjoyed lots of time swimming and sunning in the spacious area. The deck off the back of the cottage was also a great space and gave us lots of room to spread out. Overall, outstanding! We will be back!
Waking up with the birds singing with coffee on the deck in a quiet neighborhood…applause.Elaine is a wonderful host and very accommodating. We will recommend this property to all of our friends and family. We will likely stay here again on our next trip!Mahalo
We had a wonderful stay at Elaine's cottage. The location and property were perfect for us. Thanks for a fantastic week.
My family of 4, two adults and two teens stayed in Elaine’s cottage for our dream vacation in Maui. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay, full kitchen, laundry and the most comfortable beds! I think this is the first vacation I wasn’t missing my own bed. The pool and deck area was also a big hit for the afternoons we weren't being tourists. Elaine was great to deal with and lovely to chat with. Thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise with us.
This was the perfect private getaway for a romantic stay Maui! Perfect location, beautiful property, great host!
Miss Elaine’s place was fantastic! We had everything we needed. The place was clean, not too far from the beach, and it was close to stores and restaurants. We rented a car and only had to fuel up 2 times during the 2 weeks we were there. The pool was amazing, our daughter (5 years old) had so much fun hanging out at the pool. It was nice on days when we did not want to do too much. Beach days were awesome because she had 2 coolers, 3 beach chairs, 2 boogie boards and plenty of towels available for us! Only thing we rented was an umbrella. She was very accommodating. We had requested for a late check out since our flight was late in the night, and let us stay late till we had to leave for the airport. I would definitely stay at her place again and would 10/10 recommend it to others! Mahalo!
Host was very nice and gracious. The unit is what is advertised on VRBO. Clean, comfortable, and charming. We stayed in the property for 1 week and did not have any issues with noise, cleanliness, etc. Ample amount of towels and personal items for use. Pool was exceptional with a water slide that is unique. It was also a heated pool which made it great for swimming in the winter time. Overall, great experience and would recommend to anyone else who is looking at this property.
Joel & Kristine S.
Dec 19, 2024
The property is absolutely incredible. Elaine provided all the information in advance and instructions were all very clear.
The place itself is nicely setup. The kitchen had all the things needed for some quick meals and probably more if you wanted to do some additional cooking. For us at least, the proximity to amazing local food kept us largely out of the kitchen. The rooms were nicely setup, and the owners even had a pack'n'play for our toddler which was great.
The pool was of course the star of the show and much fun was had by all swimming and sliding and enjoying our very own little waterfall! When not at the pool, the owners had some beach gear (chairs and even boogie boards). Some incredible beaches that were 5-10 min drive from the place left us with so many great choices.
Would absolutely stay here again.
Love staying at this beautiful cottage and being so close to the beach and great restaurants and shopping. Truly the best way to experience this side of the island of Maui. Elaine is a wonderful host and very helpful. The pool is my favorite experience here can't wait to return.
Overall - great stay in the rental, all the amenities listed, and other items provided are accurate. The pool area is nice, pool has recently been redone.
We met the host a couple times, and they were very kind, friendly and communicative.
I noticed in a few other reviews that others complained about there being "too many rules". I worried about this before arriving, my take:
- Home is in a normal neighborhood; they need to get along with/respect neighbors.
- There are rules posted in a few areas, and within a booklet that has a lot of repetition
- But really rules are: pool hours, don't leave the outdoor lights on all night, and reminder about it being a neighborhood. Nothing crazy at all, and if you put yourself in the shoes of folks who live nearby, it all seems totally understandable.
I rated this 5 stars (we loved it), but I do want to mention a couple things so folks staying are aware:
- The house does not have central air - it has 3 smaller wall units to cool. The host asks you don't run these when you are not home, which means returning to a sauna every day. I understand not wasting power, but coming home from an exhausting day of activities or just being in the sun and walking into a sauna was unfortunate.
- Slide - the slide is only available between 9a-5a each day, which really bummed out my son who looked forward to this most before our trip and most days we weren't back before 5.
There was an ungodly amount of rules at this property. So much so that we left the last two nights and booked a resort instead. There were a good amount on the listing, but I just figured the owners must have been taken advantage of in the past, so they are super firm upfront.
The first thing they ask you to do, which most places also ask, is that you read the rule book. But holy moly, the rules are out of control. One example: "NO MARCO POLO. ITS ANNOYING." No slime, no play doh, no loud noises (in an outdoor pool!?), no sunscreen, no sitting on beds after applying sunscreen, no falling asleep on the couch and the most shocking to me was there is a rule that states if you are a woman on your period you must sleep on or sit on a towel anytime you are on the beds or couch. I just felt like I was the fun police and nervous we were going to get charged for breaking a rule the entire time we were there. It's also odd to me that none of the prior reviews mentioned these absurd rules!
As far as the property itself it's gorgeous and equipped with everything needed for a day at the beach which was lovely!
Our stay was enjoyed by all. Essentials plus extras were provided. The pool was well enjoyed by both kids and adults! Waking to the pleasant sounds of birds, enjoying nearby beaches, and many options to eat out or stay in were much appreciated by our family. We are thankful Elaine shared her place with us, we have many memorable experiences.
Our family had a wonderful stay at Elaine’s bungalow during our visit to Maui. After spending the day exploring the island, we enjoyed returning to the house for pool time and relaxation. The entire property felt like our own private resort! One of the features we loved was the large, well manicured space outside to run around and chase lizards. The house was clean, cozy, and stocked with all the home essentials one would need including kitchen necessities and beach gear like towels, chairs, coolers, etc. We truly felt the house enhanced our trip to Maui and highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique, exceptional, off-resort property in Hawaii.
Beautiful property in Wailea. We enjoyed the pool all day and Elaine was so sweet. Will stay here again.
We had a nice stay. Nice and private place in a nice quiet neighborhood. The cabin came stocked with all the amenities one would need.
We so enjoyed staying here, it was my husband and I with our 24 year old daughter and her boyfriend. Let me just say, none of us were too old to enjoy the pool and the water slide! It was so fun to have a pool that we could play beach ball volleyball in and just lay back on a floaty and listen to the millions of birds! The gazebo out by the pool was a lovely place to sit and watch the sunset in the evening. There are so many great beaches so close by and the town of Kehei is full of restaurants and food trucks.
We loved having our own grill, we ate on the lanai most nights. It was nice to have laundry facilities so we could pack less. The house was clean as could be, well stocked, and just right for 4 of us. Elaine and Alfie were very pleasant but certainly not looming about.
I would definitely like to stay here again!
Everything here is great!! The outdoor area is perfect for sun and shade. A great place to be before or after the beach. All amenities included and having a washer/dryer is the best! The reclining sofa is perfect for relaxing after a day out and about.
Great guest house. Easy to access everything on the island and outdoor space was great. Host can “theoretically” use the pool and that being said we never saw them.
Had a great time at this vacation gem, the location was just where anyone here for a relaxing time would want, and the pool area was fantastic!
Had a great time at this vacation gem, the location was just where anyone here for a relaxing time would want, and the pool area was fantastic!
This property and the owners are wonderful! Staying here took our beautiful vacation to the next level. Highly recommend!!
This property and the owners are wonderful! Staying here took our beautiful vacation to the next level. Highly recommend!!
This property was a perfect cozy cottage that made us feel right at home. Amazing place to stay for a small family. The host was easy to work with and extremely friendly. Would highly recommend, and will be rebooking again here in the future.
This property was a perfect cozy cottage that made us feel right at home. Amazing place to stay for a small family. The host was easy to work with and extremely friendly. Would highly recommend, and will be rebooking again here in the future.
It is a wonderful place to stay while in Maui! Quiet, clean, perfect amenities! We have stayed here 5 times and love it there! We will be back!
It is a wonderful place to stay while in Maui! Quiet, clean, perfect amenities! We have stayed here 5 times and love it there! We will be back!
