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Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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Makawao, HI
  • Maui Spa Retreat
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Makawao Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ho'omana Spa Maui
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town.

Please note, this is a permitted vacation rental property. Maui County Permit: STMP 2016/0002, Hawaii Tax Numbers: TA-042-382-9504-01, GE-042-382-9504-01. Maui County Tax Number: TA-042-382-9504-01, Maui County TMK: (2) 2-4-007:017

Welcome to the perfect location! This house is very private and provides plenty of parking and security for vehicles and/or bikes and ocean toys. Newly renovated with spectacular West Maui and South Shore views, this home is centrally located for all your North Shore and Upcountry activities. The perfect house with all the amenities: This 3 bedroom / 2 bath house is finished with travertine throughout the kitchen and bathrooms and Brazilian koa wood floors, with a slate floor laundry room. A gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances will please even the most discriminating chef. It also boasts a 55 inch HDTV and a deluxe front-loading washer/dryer, as well as high-speed wi-fi provided for guest use.

Please Note the following House Policies:
1. Quiet hours from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which time the noise from the short-term rental home must not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours must not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
2. Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the short-term rental home is prohibited.
3. Vehicles must be parked in the designated onsite parking area and must not be parked on the street.
4. Parties or group gatherings are not allowed.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Maui Spa Retreat. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Maui Spa Retreat and a few minutes from Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center
Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town. offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mark

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor areas only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,696 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please inquire.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kids love the big yard to play in.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number TA-042-382-9504-01, STMP 2016/0002, GE-042-382-9504-01, 2240070170000

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Upcountry Short Term Rental Home with Ocean and Mt Views, Close to Makawao Town. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Genette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs!
As local contracted workers in Hawaii, Mark is a gracious host and his place was completely accommodating for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Finally found a great vacation rental
I travel to Hawaii every year or so to visit family and have not had great experiences at vacation rentals there. I decided to try again and hit the jackpot with this place. It was clean, spacious, and, very importantly for me, had an extremely comfortable bed. It was only me, but it's so large and spacious that it would be of fantastic value for a small group or family. The view from the dining room and lanai was fantastic, the neighborhood quiet, and it's within walking distance to one of my favorite places in Hawaii, the village of Makawao. The host, Mark, was extremely accommodating and kind. The next time I go back to Maui, this place is at the top of my list.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Eve W.

Beautiful Views!
Great views out the front room window, dining room and deck. Close to Maui family so that was a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pookela paradise
Great place to stay. Would recommend anyone to stay here amongst the locals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pookela Paradise
The house is beautiful but there is a house being built next to it on the property with all the attending noise and bad smells. The neighborhood is also quite noisy. The house was not very well supplied. The owner is on site and very friendly. Maui is magical no matter what, and we all had a great time.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Location
Perfect spot on the island to get around. The owner was very attentive and kind. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ample living space with a great view
Great property. Walking distance to historic Makawao. Beautiful view of the mountains and bay from the deck and dining area, great sunsets. Full kitchen. Laundry access is a plus! Comfy beds. Overall it was nice staying in a neighborhood. Only downside is the noise of the neighborhood: rosters crowing a lot of the night, dogs barking, etc. So just bring ear plugs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Makawao
Great stay. Great Host. Great location. Cannot say enough good things about this property.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milton R., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Owner Great Property
Thank-you Mark for making our stay so enjoyable. Your offer of a late check-out when our flight was delayed was so generous. We will stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarit T., Irvine, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
It was a fantastic stay here in Makawa. My friends and I are here celebrating a big birthday and home was just perfect for us. The views are incredible. The weather in Makawao is so cool. In the evenings you just never need an air conditioning. We met Mark the owner, who was super nice and accommodating. I will come back here with my family again if it’s available.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Emmett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Good!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation on Maui
Nice house, central location, and good communication with property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madonna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful mountain views
was a great place to come back and relax after our day of adventuring. Was centrally located to do all the things we wanted to do. The dinner table was spacious and we played board games there every night with the games we brought.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Lexington, Kentucky USA

Highly Recommended
The house was fantastic with glorious views and located in a quiet area. Its proximity to the heart of Makawao was an added bonus. The host was very professional, friendly, and very responsive to inquiries. The only constructive criticism I can offer is that the floors in the house should have been cleaned a bit better, especially for a property at this price point. Upon check-in, there was a bit of beach sand on the floors in the bathroom, kitchen, and sitting area. We quickly cleaned that up upon arrival, and otherwise, everything was wonderful. The host outsources the cleaning crews, so this certainly is not a reflection on him. He promotes this property so professionally and wants to provide a top-notch experience for his guests, I just feel that perhaps the cleaning service being used is not living up to his expectations. Overall, it was a fabulous experience, and we will definitely consider rebooking for a future visit to Maui!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Beautiful view, great location and well stocked kitchen made our stay in this upcountry location so good! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience staying at Pookela Paradise
Everything went smoothly from checking in to checking out. The house was in a great location with amazing views and it was well kept very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome views
Very comfortable, easy access, beautiful views from all windows. Peaceful ! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ELISE B., SUNNYVALE, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Beautiful views, quiet, great location. Walking distance from downtown Makawao. Great light, lots of big windows. Comfy bed and furniture. Well appointed. Nice owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful end to vacation
Mark was a wonderful host and very responsive. It was centrally located for all we wanted to see., clean and plenty of room. Lots of extras such as beach chairs, etc. We wished there was a grill but the listing clearly stated there was not, we just missed it but was able to improvised. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional retreat
This place was more then I could ask for. It was away from the business but within easy drive to everything. Very clean and comfortable! Thank you Mark!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house great location
Comfortable house great location Just a couple blocks from the heart of Mukawao With plenty of good restaurants easily available. Owner was extremely responsive And accommodating. But highly recommend this place as a base for upcountry as well as north shore beaches
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

David W., San Rafael, Ca

Pookela Paradise 1
Views, location and layout are fabulous. Great TV. Terrific cat. Mark, the owner is a delight. But there are some issues that must be noted and resolved. In all, the property's condition and upkeep are overstated in the ad. Here are the basics. One working smoke detector in the two-story structure. Three in a drawer, inoperable. One battery in that drawer that expired 8-2020. The other two detectors are dangling from the ceilings without batteries. First night I tried to make dinner and eb=very pot or pan I grabbed was greasy coming out of the drawers. Same with utensils. Someone needs to pay a lot better attention to details or drop the price by 50%. The cookware is clearly very old and unmatched, often with lids missing and/or Teflon peeling off the pots. Also, the ad should indicate that this is NOT a stand alone house. It's the upper story of a two level duplex and the owner lives below. Bottom line - either put some time and money back into this place to make it what the ad claims it is or change the ad to factually reflect what the renter is getting. Good experience with notable dissappointments in the property itself.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good. Would stay again
Good experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021