Property Description
Fully permitted: Permit Nos: STPH 2013/0011 & SUP2 2012/0014 HI State GET & TAT ID#: GE-011-517-1328-01 & TA-011-517-1328-01
If you want to experience a tropical paradise, a freeform botanical garden that is exclusivly yours, no other guests. The owners are on a separate 1.2 acres, on the same road. You will be staying in a custom log home, natural breathing wood, brought from Finland. Poisons are never used, no chemicals for the past 17 years that we have been here. If you love nature, please come. If being near this kind of plant diversity, with its wonderful, inspiring vistas is an important feature for this trip, please come.
Custom Log Home on 2.6 acres, it feels like the Hawaii many people long for. You are surrounded with hundreds of species of botanicals, tropical flowers, fruit trees, song birds, yet you are only a short 25 minute drive to Paia, 15 min. to Haiku.
Wake up to the beautiful sound of melodious thrush and have your coffee/tea on the balcony with the garden view and a slice of the Pacific only a few thousand feet away. Experience your own totally private paradise.
Hot tub is maintained with clean rainwater and an ozoneator. An experience very different from chlorinated tubs. Such a pleasure relaxing, while watching the milky way, shooting stars ( in season) or the different phases of the moon.
25 min from Paia, which has the best food store in the State, Mana Foods, many restaurants, galleries and stores and 20 min. from Makawao with it’s many galleries, restaurants and stores.
VRBO/HomeAway Reviews are only available when they process the payments. We only just started the option of them collecting the money, so we have few reviews here.
Keywords: Two Story Log Home, Ocean View, Tropical, Private, Botanical Garden, Palm Trees, Fruit Trees, Over 2.5 Private Acres.
Fully permitted: Permit Nos: STPH 2013/0011 & SUP2 2012/0014 HI State GET & TAT ID#: GE-011-517-1328-01 & TA-011-517-1328-01
Registration Number: GE-011-517-1328-01, 2290050540001, TA-011-517-1328-01, SUP2 2012/0014
User Reviews
Jason C.
Mar 17, 2025
Everything is accurately described and communication with the owners is easy and prompt. The home is beautifully crafted and comfortably furnished. The hot tub is a wonderful perk. Keeping the kitchen clean is important, as with any rainforest rental.beaten path
Bob E.
Mar 01, 2025
We are annual visitors to Hawaii as our daughter has lived here for 11 years and is in Haiku. We love the beaches but prefer the solitude that the rain forest gives and have gravitated there the last few years. If you want to experience Maui in its natural glory, away from the hustle and bustle of beach traffic, and you want to stay in a beautiful setting with peace and solitude as your goal, this is a great choice. The chalet is not only beautiful but it sits on 4 acres of property that give you a great view of island life The hosts are amazing, and welcoming and so happy to share their home with travelers that really want to experience Maui Mahalo to Steve and Jette for the time we spent there and also for the parting gift they made for us. A truly unique experience and one we will want to experience again
Jeanne C.
Feb 20, 2025
Steve and Jette were amazing hosts! They met us at the house at 11 pm to show us around and helped carry in our luggage and groceries! They downloaded Tubi for us so we could watch the Super Bowl! To top it off they drove our passports to us at the airport after we forgot them in the safe. No other hosts have been so accommodating!The house itself was clean and well stocked. It is in a pretty remote, quite location in the rain forest. Do not rent a low profile car if you decide to stay here. The speed bumps on the road to the house are extreme and we bottomed out several times, even going slow.As much as I hate to say anything negative about this place, because of the amazing hosts, people need to be aware of a few things. The bugs and geckos are a part of your stay. Inside and outside. If you're ok with that, you will be fine. There isn't an "ocean view." Maybe there was at some point before the vegetation grew up, but there isn't now. The "air conditioner" is a window unit in the downstairs bedroom. We were there in February so it didn't matter to us but it might in the hotter months. Maybe it's cool in the jungle all year long. I don't know. Something to consider. All in all we had a great time and if these things don't bother you and if you like peace and quiet I would recommend this house.
JORDAN G.
Dec 17, 2024
If you're looking for a place to get away from it all, this is the place to go!
Shawn B.
Oct 25, 2024
Our whole family loved our stay at the Maui Chalet. The grounds are beautiful, with numerous flowering trees and plants, several delicious fruit plants (starfruit and brazilian cherry were in season for us!), and a peekaboo view of the ocean. The house itself is open, airy, and very well appointed. The walk in tiled shower, outside hot tub, and huge loft were particular standouts. Hosts Jette and Steve were gracious and helpful, but never intrusive. We cannot recommend this place enough. If you want some privacy in your own little jungle, a head start on the road to Hana, or just something that is not another cookie cutter condo this is the place for you!
Sandra D.
Apr 28, 2024
First of all Steve and Jetta are wonderful Hosts.
When you arrive at the property you drive thru a wonderful tunnel of flowers and greenery.
It is just beautiful. Steve and Jetta are there to meet you and answer any questions that you have.
The property is has lush greenery and flowers, you wake up to the sounds of birds, it is very magical.
The home is very roomy and has everything you need. There are fresh cut flowers thru out the home.
I have already recommended the Maui Chateu to friends, and hopefully will be staying there again in the future.
Thanks Steve and Jetta
Nico S.
Mar 09, 2024
My parents came to visit us for a couple of weeks here in Haiku and needed a spacious place to stay.
We were lucky enough to find Steve and Jette’s beautiful cabin tucked away in the Haiku forest.
To say the cabin and property is beautiful and peaceful is an understatement. Steve and Jette were also amazing hosts and it was easy to communicate with them whenever we needed.
If you are looking to find peace and tranquility then I suggest spending your time here, we will definitely be coming back.
David B.
Aug 23, 2023
This is a great place to "get away from it all". Very peaceful and secluded. It is a little piece of jungle paradise.
The hosts, Jette and Steve, are very nice people and very accomodating.
I would definitely recommend this place to others.
David B.
Aug 08, 2023
This is a great place to "get away from it all". Very peaceful and secluded. It is a little piece of jungle paradise.
The hosts, Jette and Steve, are very nice people and very accomodating.
I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Devin P.
Mar 31, 2023
Property was beautiful with all the amenities you need for a great time. If you are considering staying here remember that you are in the jungle and you will are sharing it with the local critters. My group loved this but your mileage may vary.
Devin P.
Mar 31, 2023
Property was beautiful with all the amenities you need for a great time. If you are considering staying here remember that you are in the jungle and you will are sharing it with the local critters. My group loved this but your mileage may vary.
Phan F.
Mar 09, 2023
The place is wonderfull just like in the pictures. From the entrance to the place, its all about the nature and surroundings. We wanted a week away from the city and we got what we wanted. Steve and Jette were amazing host, always there for what we need or would need. They are really caring from beginning to end.
Thank you Steve and Jette for that wonderfull week.
Phan F.
Mar 08, 2023
The place is wonderfull just like in the pictures. From the entrance to the place, its all about the nature and surroundings. We wanted a week away from the city and we got what we wanted. Steve and Jette were amazing host, always there for what we need or would need. They are really caring from beginning to end.
Thank you Steve and Jette for that wonderfull week.
Vicki Z.
Jan 25, 2023
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect vacation…Maui Chalet was a huge factor! Remote but accessible and not far from the main road. We arrived with no planned itinerary but a few thoughts on what we might like to see. It was difficult to leave the lanai each day to journey out for the day’s adventure. Who wants to leave that breeze and tranquility? The home is well appointed. Kitchen was a good size. We did suggest a sealed bread box to store chips and such. The shower was great! And, the hot tub relaxing and enjoyable. We hope that someday the other jets will be replaced but it was still wonderful.
I haven’t slept as well in years as I did last week. The beds were comfortable, the large screened windows were open with that wonderful breeze and the night sounds of the “jungle” were just what was needed.
Our hosts were very quick to respond to our questions with great suggestions. We enjoyed meeting Jette and chatting for a bit. Her husband made and gifted us a beautiful hologram when we left. It’s very special!
We can’t say enough about how much the chalet enhanced and made our trip so special for three friends just needing to get away and disconnect (the wi-fi worked great…we did watch a couple of basketball games-lol!). We hope to return soon for another visit!
Vicki Z.
Jan 25, 2023
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect vacation…Maui Chalet was a huge factor! Remote but accessible and not far from the main road. We arrived with no planned itinerary but a few thoughts on what we might like to see. It was difficult to leave the lanai each day to journey out for the day’s adventure. Who wants to leave that breeze and tranquility? The home is well appointed. Kitchen was a good size. We did suggest a sealed bread box to store chips and such. The shower was great! And, the hot tub relaxing and enjoyable. We hope that someday the other jets will be replaced but it was still wonderful.
I haven’t slept as well in years as I did last week. The beds were comfortable, the large screened windows were open with that wonderful breeze and the night sounds of the “jungle” were just what was needed.
Our hosts were very quick to respond to our questions with great suggestions. We enjoyed meeting Jette and chatting for a bit. Her husband made and gifted us a beautiful hologram when we left. It’s very special!
We can’t say enough about how much the chalet enhanced and made our trip so special for three friends just needing to get away and disconnect (the wi-fi worked great…we did watch a couple of basketball games-lol!). We hope to return soon for another visit!
