Reviews of Property: Luxury Home with Private Pool, Gorgeous Views and B&B Permit

That was the first word we uttered as we drove down the palm lined driveway......again when we entered this magnificant home......again when we saw each bedroom and bath.....again with the kitchen "goodies".....and a big WOW for the surrounding acreage and pool and lounging area! We felt like we hit the jackpot of all vacations rentals ......and we did!
Claudia could not have been more welcoming and charming. We felt very at home and comfortable. One thing we did that I'd like to pass on to you readers is that although this home is on the North Side of the Island we love to snorkel (got the best equipment at Boss Froggs, the Breathe Easy for $25/wk) and spend time at the beach. So if you are so inclined you can rent Cabanas for the day at the Sheraton at Black Rock. We were actually stepping on sea turtles!! They have a nice bar and we watched their show that is free and open to the public and the waitress validated our parking ticket. We did this twice and it was great. It's also nice that the house is located just off the Road to Hana. Got bikes at Haleakala Bike Co. in Haiku and did the Summit Deluxe Tour with FRANK...he was awesome. Took alot of pics of us at the top and on the bikes. Was nervous at the first few minutes and then setteled into a great time down hill! Ate at Kula Lodge. Watched them make our pizzas in an outdoor oven. The location and garden's were just amazing. Makawao is just 7 miles away and has the neatest stores. My favorite where I spent my "wad" was Sheri Reeves Gallery. A wonderful artist who specilizes in watercolors of Hawaian flora. Her drink coasters make wonderful gifts. The Tedeschi Winery was at the Ullpalakua Ranch just up the road about 30 minutes from Makawao. The tours and tasting are free as are the incredible views. You could see Wailea, Kihei and Maalea Bay. Don't miss going to Hookipa Beach Park for the Wind and Kite surfers. What a treat! Glad to be just watching! All of the these sites are practically in Claudia's back yard. Do try to find a day to just "crash" at the pool. If it gets too hot, the lounges were easy to wheel to the shade of the many beautiful trees surrounding the pool. I see I'm running out of characters soon and didn't mean to bore anyone, but really wanted you to know what a "FIND" HALE MAUKA MAKAI was for our family. Many thanks Claudia. OXOXOXO Sandy,Terry, Lauren and Randy

Travelling twelve time-zones towards the other side of the planet and immediately feeling at home. We would have never dreamed to be so at ease. The North shore is the right place to be at Maui, Haiku has exactly the right pace of life and ideal microclimate on the North shore and Hale Mauka Makai is simply the most beautiful place to be in Haiku.

From day one, you wished to have booked two months instead of two weeks. This house and garden has been build and maintained with absolute love and devotion. No compromise.

The best kite and windsurfing around the corner and yet the house is an oasis of calm for those moments you need a break from the beach. The nights are simply magic and keep inviting you to sit in the garden staring at the stars.

Claudia is your perfect host, enthusiastically presenting the house, the garden and surroundings, caring when needed and providing total privacy. The whole experience provides that serene calm and inspiration we are all looking for on holidays and rarely find for real.

Anytime we would be back to this part of the world, we will not miss this destination and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Gorgeous, clean, wonderful pool, no mosquitoes, perfect location, great kitchen, private, fresh fruit on acres of land, separate bathrooms for each of 3 beautiful bedrooms. Absolutely the most fabulous place to stay!

The House itself is designed with lots of taste, cosiness and a feeling of a big heart. Property is perfectly clean and maintained with even too much accuracy (The owner has Swiss routes and it shows:) Family that owns the property is extremely cordial and if anyone interested what Aloha means he should simply get in touch with them. The location is in Haiku, meaning it's not really hot there and sometimes refreshing rain is possible. But this doesn't bother much. Sometimes a bit windy but it's what you wanna have when choosing the North Shore. Service provided is very good, however they do it invisibly. Location is 7minutes drive from Hookipa (a great surf and winsurfing spot) The closest restaurants are Mamma’s Fish House (good expensive but strictly requires booking in advance), another is Jacque’s in Paia (no booking and quite good although not so much sophisticated). I would also recommend Kasanova (15-20min drive from there) in Makawao and Hailey General store or something like that.
The property is a high quality place. The swimming pool is nice and well treated. There are some fruit trees around and sometimes you can have a breakfast right from the garden. Living there gives you a feeling of being in a true hideaway, under the endless blue dome of sky and also connected to the whole universe. It's a great place. Come and try, you'd love it.

This immaculately maintained luxury home away from home is set in a huge garden and orchard. Already on the approach to the house you enter a new world, between palm trees there are flowers blossoming at the edge of a carefully mowed lawn. We were welcomed and introduced to all the amenities and facilities of this truly five star estate by the owners Kevin and Claudia. The kitchen fulfilled and even exceeded my high european expectations. I vividly remember the barbecue at sunset on the patio overlooking the ocean: can you ask for more?

Yes! In the mornings we picked ripe papayas from the trees around the house together with lemons from a bush a few feet away. It felt like paradise to eat these delicious tropical fruits just cut up with a few drops of lemon juice sprinkled on top.

This is the perfect place to relax, away from the crowds in a pristine paradise-like setting, with all the amenities you could wish for. I have recommended Hale Mauka Makai to all my friends considering a trip to beautiful Maui, Hawai.

Hale Mauka Makai surpassed all expectations in terms of service, location, amenities, etc.

The house is beautifully located in a quiet area, the rooms are elegant, the kitchen well equipped; there's a huge BBQ area and a nice front deck.

The pool is fantastic and the garden is huge, fruit trees for fresh juices any time of the day.

The owners reserve you the warmest and most professional welcome, they give excellent tips and can answer any question.

We loved it and would definitely recommend Hale Mauka Makai to anyone looking for a luxury villa on Maui's North shore.

Hale mauka Makai is a beautiful home. It's owner, Claudia, met us upon arrival, walked the lush grounds with us, helped us pick fruit for our breakfast the next day and generally gave us the lay of the land. Claudia also let us know what events were happening on the island along with special day trips we might want to take. Extremely helpful.

The house and pool are impeccable and private. Incredibly warm and inviting. Beautiful kitchen. Any appliance you want is there. Loved espresso maker. High speed internet , games for the evening, wonderful books. Everything you could think to want on vacation. Pool toys for kids and towels to take to beach. Close to Paia, our favorite little town on the north shore and an easy drive to Wailea if you're so inclined. Close to terrific restaurants or grocery stores if you want to stay in and BBQ.

We've rented a number of houses in Maui, and this is by far our favorite. If we could, we'd move in forever!!

My wife and I spent 5 days of our honeymoon at Hale Mauka Makai, and I cannot express how perfect it was. The hale is a private, upscale home from which to explore Maui from and "insider's" point-of-view, and it is immaculately tended by Claudia and her husband, a warm and attractive young couple who are true locals. The home is beautifully appointed, the views are terrific, the pool is like your own personal spa, and the location gives easy access to all parts of the island. Some of the best (and unexpected) aspects were the nearby villages of Haiku and Paia, with excellent "mostly locals" restaurants, market, and shops which were off the beaten path of the tourist-heavy hotel areas and therefore both more authentic and of higher quality. It's the perfect place to flop after an exhausting day on the Hana Highway or a self-contained resort in itself, where you could spend a whole day by the pool drinking your own tropical concoction and eating leftover pizza from the local joint (as we did, now remembering that as the best day of the whole trip!). I would give the place 6 stars out of 5 if I could.