Acre Hob | Apartment in Pauwela, Hawaii

Dear Guests,
If this unit is booked for the nights you are looking for, please try our other units in the listings below:
VRBO listing # 4347143
VRBO listing # 4020965
VRBO listing # 7341788
VRBO listing # 7446400
ABOUT OUR PROPERTY
Our private and clean 600-sf studio nests in our quiet, peaceful land named Mana Aina, which means the power of the earth in the Hawaiian language. Mana Aina sits in a privileged spot in beautiful Haiku, enjoying the pure oxygen from Hana wrapping around the national tropical forest on the side of the Haleakala [dormant volcano]. The views from the studio go into and beyond our 12 acres of matured park.
Our studio is clean and well taken care of, so you can enjoy a wonderful stay. The rental is made of bricks and painted stucco walls, tile floors, and high-beam ceilings. As soon as you open the sliding doors, you are standing on a 12-acre park covered by a lush landscape with ornamental trees, tropical plants, seasonal fruit trees, and flowers.
To tell you a bit more about the property, on the ocean side of Mana Aina, there is a 50-acre forest. On the Eastside, we have a big gulch with a seasonal water stream coming down from the Haleakala's rain forest, which goes all the way down into the ocean where Jaws is located [one of the world's largest surfing/windsurfing waves]. On the Haleakala side, we have another 50-acre property as quiet as ours. East Kuiaha Road is a very quiet road on the west side of our property.
We are pro wildlife and insects because our plants & trees need them, so there are big chances you will see geckos and other insects on our property. We do our best to keep them out of the studios, but you might see them. For a pristine and manicured landscape where insects and birds are fumigated, you might want to stay at one of Maui's resorts on the South Shore.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Although our property offers seclusion and quietness, you can find great restaurants and grocery shopping just a 6-minute drive away. If you are into organic and healthy foods, the Mana Foods store in Paia is just 10 minutes away, and the Pauwela Cannery is perfect for casual breakfast or lunch. The Haiku Cannery has even more dining options, including Nuka Sushi and Colleen's Restaurant for burgers, pizza, and more. Vegout offers vegetarian options, and Maui Kombucha Bar is a must-visit. Don't forget to check out the Ahonui Plant-Based Cafe food truck on 111 Stable Road, Paia.
If you're here during wave season, visit Jaws to witness some of the planet's most giant rideable waves. The Makawao Forest offers a unique hiking experience for hikers and adventurers, and the Piiholo Ranch Zip Line is a must-try. Stop by Makawao Town for shopping and sandwiches at Casanova's, or head to Paia for a stroll on the beach and some shopping at Mana Foods.
Several beautiful beaches are nearby, such as Hookipa Beach Park, Tavares in Kuau Bay, Paia Bay, Baldwin Beach Park, Baby Beach, Spreckelsville, and Kanaha Beach Park. If you're looking for streams and pools, Iao Valley, located above Old Wailuku, is a must-visit spot.
Finally, don't miss out on exploring the Haleakala volcano, Poli Poli, Kula, Twin Falls, and even some secret spots like Commando Hike. We hope you enjoy your stay in Maui and look forward to meeting you and discussing more great places to visit.
FOOD, WATER & SUPPLIES
Please bring your drinking water unless you don't mind drinking county tap water with a chlorine taste [we also have a water filter by the kitchen sink]. Also, bring your food, laundry detergent & everything else you might need that is unavailable on our amenities list & website. Also, remember that we do not have a replenishing service after our guests consume our complimentary & welcome supplies. We previously had food smell issues related to frying food or cooking meat. Please cover pans, protect the oven, & clean thoroughly when you are done. If we cannot clear the smell of the cooked food after we clean, your security deposit might be transferred to our next guest to compensate for having to deal with the smell.
FRUIT PICKING
Please NO fruit picking from our property trees, we host over 600 guests yearly.
ABOUT THE BUILDING
We rent three studios, together or separately. The studios are in 1 dwelling & are separated from each other by a 10 feet wide hallway & do not share any walls [they are 10 feet apart]. The walls on each side of the hallways are made of thick, large bricks filled with concrete and iron bars; these are not wood buildings. That's TWO 12-inch noise-proof walls to enhance privacy and noise control. Also, the hallways have their roof, keeping the spaces [with their roof] apart from each other. Although it is a building with three studios connected by two hallways, they feel very private, each positioned at different angles to enhance privacy. Each unit has its entrance.
BEDROOM AREA
The main bed is a medium softness memory foam calking.
There is also a full-size sofa bed [futon on the harder side].
BATHROOM
This is a private full bathroom with a bathtub, overhead shower, one toilet, one bidet, & 1 sink.
We provide one clean set of towels per guest, two rolls of toilet paper rolls, one small shampoo bottle, one small conditioner bottle, & 1 bar of soap.
BEDS
We have more than one studio at our property with different bed options.
When there are more than two guests, please inquire about the best option.
BEDDING / TOWELS
We provide one set of linens per bed, one set of bathroom towels, and one set of beach towels per guest.
DINING TABLE
The dining table seats four people.
KITCHEN
We have a full kitchen, including pots, pans, kitchen utensils, four electric burners, a full-size oven, a microwave oven, a toaster, a coffee maker, a blender, a medium-size fridge, and a beach cooler.
DISHES AND UTENSILS
Set of 4 dishes, utensils, water & wine glasses.
FREE LAUNDRY ROOM
Please remember that the laundry room is open for you to use from 9 am until 7 pm.
The laundry room is on the side of the 3rd building's garage [3rd building from the gate on your left-hand side]. Please bring your laundry detergent.
INTERNET / TV
We have SpaceX Starlink with 200 Mbps download speed and 18.8 Mbps upload speed. The smart TV is connected to Wi-Fi.
ELECTRICITY
The County of Maui provides our electricity. If they cut it off, we will not be held responsible as it does not depend on us. We do not have solar panels or other sources of alternative energy.
BEACH CHAIRS / BOOGIE BOARDS / BEACH TOYS FOR KIDS
We may or may not have beach chairs, boogie boards, and beach toys for kids available. If so, they will be in the laundry room, and you are most welcome to use them. Before checking out, please put them back in the laundry room.
WASTE, NUISANCE & DISTURBANCE OF PEACE
Mana Aina is very tranquil, so please help us keep it this way. If you decide to stay at our place, you agree not to use or permit the use of our property for any unlawful purpose, not to disturb the peace of our neighbors or surrounding persons, nor to utilize or permit the use of the premises in such a manner as to constitute a disturbance of the peace or a nuisance. No loud music or parties are allowed. If you would like to host an event with family & friends, please let me know & we can talk about it.
GUEST ACCESS
Please feel free to enjoy walking and jogging around the property.
There is a parking area where you may park up to 2 cars, but if you have a 3rd car, please let us know & we'll let you know where you may park it.
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We'll be happy to recommend places to visit or fun things to do in Maui; ask. Above all, we respect your privacy and wish you a most enjoyable and relaxing time while you stay at our peaceful place.
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PS:
Because there is a housing shortage in Maui, to make your vacation plans a lot easier, reserve your vacation rental before you book your flight; air tickets are much easier to find than places to stay in Maui.
Please note that we follow a fair pricing policy that is frequently reviewed to match current market conditions. Therefore, we do not provide any additional discounts, as we aim to offer all our guests equally fair and competitive pricing.
If this property is booked for the nights you are looking for, please try my other listings below:
VRBO 4347143
VRBO 4441163