10/10 Excellent
Jared S.
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Light in April
My wife and I stayed here to celebrate twenty-five years of marriage. No kids. No dog. No work meetings. We sat for hours on the edge of the ocean--literally, the perfectly manicured lawn abuts the short lava rock sea wall. The oceanfront seating area is private and distanced. We could and did sing along with our music without fear of disturbing the neighbors. The small bay is active during the morning hours with snorkel tours, which isn't surprising considering we saw sea turtles from the grass yard nearly every day (they like to play in the surf in front of the house to the north). The tours are no annoyance and provide something else to watch while you enjoy the sun and the ocean.
We enjoyed the cottage and detached master suite. Both were clean and maintained. The kitchen is well-appointed--better than most VRBO I've rented. Both have incredible ocean views. Both have A/C units but it's worth noting that the one in the cottage struggled to keep a pleasant temperature during the warmer parts of the day. The suite, however, was as cool as we wanted when we needed a retreat from the sun.
Finally, the owner was attentive, though we needed little because everything was well-prepared. And I don't know if this is everyone's preference or just mine, but I really liked that the owner did not check in on us or bug us with questions. There if needed, invisible if not--perfect.
This is a special place. A beautiful cottage on the water in Maui that's worth the price. Thanks!
Jared S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
