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

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Outdoor dining
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, books, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Makawao, HI
  • Place, Maui Spa Retreat
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Makawao Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪18 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.

Important Note: There will be construction activity on the adjacent lot from mid February through late June, 2026.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Maui Spa Retreat. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Maui Spa Retreat and a few minutes from Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Vehicles must be parked in the designated onsite parking area and must not be parked on the street Parties or group gatherings are not allowed.

Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the short-term rental home is prohibited.

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor areas only.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. 71 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alayne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! House was clean and made our stay comfortable and fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, view spectacular, and owner was super responsive and accommodating. We will definitely be back and will recommend Pookela Paradise to everyone heading to Maui
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pookela paradise

Great place to stay. Would recommend anyone to stay here amongst the locals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great time enjoying the small town of Makawao.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family stay

We loved every moment of staying at this property. Mark was great from the start.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eve W.

Liked: Check-in, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Makawao

Great stay. Great Host. Great location. Cannot say enough good things about this property.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

House is as advertised. Very clean and modern appointments. Short walk to Makaweo.

Enjoyed our stay. All went well. Good location and a comfortable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation on Maui

Nice house, central location, and good communication with property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome views

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Makawao, will definitely stay again!

Awesome place! Clean! Great location! Mark is an awesome host! 🤙
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madonna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lorie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

Property was as advertised , could not have found a better property, I have visited Maui Three times over the last 25 years , this is a great property for anyone who wants a nice quiet ( except for the roosters,which are all over the Island) but we loved the property to want to come back
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELISE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

Beautiful, peaceful, great location!

Loved this slice of Paradise including Miss Kitty (neighbors social cat) who greeted us at our car before and after every adventure. We wanted to stay away from the sea of humanity this time and explore more of the interior of the island. The house was comfy and well equipped and placed us closer to Haleakala and the Lavendar Farm, as well as great eats in Haiku. Makawao is charming and has everything you need including a great market. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarit T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Emmett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Good!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Home away from home!

Our stay on Maui was great in big part because of our booking at Pookela Paradise. Mark was very easy to communicate with and provided a very nice place for us to stay. The house is well set up and has great views. It has all the things we needed and is in a perfect location as long as you have a car to get around the island. We were even able to store our bags on the last day so that we could take off for the day and not worry about what was in our car all day at the beach. Thanks, would love to stay here again another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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