Haiku holiday house

In Hawaii on Maui's rugged north shore lies a magical place unlike any you'll visit in your life. Featuring the finest in tropical indoor/outdoor living, Hale Pali Ku defines the term "Rustic Elegance."

E Komo Mai is how the Hawaiians who lived on this very land 300 years ago would have welcomed you to this special place. My name is Ryan, and I welcome you into the home my friends and I built from artifacts and ideas we collected from around the world. Hale Pali Ku's dramatic architecture, stunning view, and amazing artwork will be like nothing you've ever experienced. Here in the jungle, you will discover a different way of living... the way we call "local." In Hawaii, we remove our shoes at the front door. In Asian style, we enjoy the trade wind breeze through open doors and indoor/outdoor living, sleeping draped in the elegance of tropical netting, dreaming of slumber in the garden. We care for, or "Malama", the natural world which sustains us, respect local culture, and spread Aloha to everyone. Instead of looking for the things we don't have in life, we appreciate what we do have.

Relax on the lanai with oceanview of Northshore Hale Pali Ku is snugly perched on the pinnacle of a lush precipice, offering breathtaking views in every direction. Eating on the Asian dining platform, you overlook a verdant canopy of tropical trees, punctuated by the stunning orange blossoms of African tulip trees. Our skyline consists of Cook and Norfolk Island Pine silhouettes bordering the sapphire Pacific, which seamlessly melts into the endless horizon. Hale Pali Ku is a Polynesian inspired vacation villa that was built with rich woods, bamboo and tender care. Thoughtfully decorated in a palette of warm, comforting colors and sensuous furnishings, you'll slumber in peaceful Zen surroundings and wake to a symphony of exotic birdsong. Connect with nature in a way you've only dreamed in our outdoor shower. Refresh your skin under a cascade of hot water while a whisper of breeze caresses you.

Because we grow much of the food we eat at Hale Pali Ku, we show our gratitude for Mother Nature's gifts by giving back. While our kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line stainless steel refrigerator/freezer and full-size gas stove, we remain eco-friendly by not utilizing a disposal or dishwasher. Instead we make compost from our organic waste to nourish our garden and employ a deep copper sink to wash dishes.

The HumuHumu Suite is the downstairs unit, it has two rooms with ocean views from your bed, and walk in closets. The unit features amazing attention to artistic detail, with Balinese carvings, tile mosaics, and art built into each nook. With tropical indoor/outdoor living, all rooms have large double doors which open onto a 1,000 sq. ft. covered lanai, and manicured lawn beyond that. The unit has a tropical jungle outdoor rain head shower and features a kitchenette with barbecue. Breakfast is around the corner at our local outdoor cafe (Pauwela Cafe).


Other features: walk to shops yet feels secluded, Fire Pit, Beautiful Manicured Lawn, Games, Fruit Orchard and Permit No. BB1 2007/0002