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Stunning Views, Great Location in a Private Studio
Condo in Makawao with balcony
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area

Makawao, HI
- Place, Pukalani Country Club19 min walk
- Place, Maui Spa Retreat3 min drive
- Place, Haleakala National Park25 min drive
- Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Balcony
About this property
Stunning Views, Great Location in a Private Studio
The perfect place to live like a local and experience Maui like you never have before! Excellent location just 20 minutes from the airport; 20 min to the world famous beaches of Ho`okipa and Paia Bay; 25 minutes from Kihei; and 45 from the west side. Come enjoy the Spirit of Aloha while you adventure by day and relax by night.
UPDATE:
AC UNIT INSTALLED IN STUDIO FOR YOUR COMFORT
3 things to know right away:
*This studio has very STEEP STAIRS to get into it!!
*It also is subject to wind noise. If we get heavy winds at night you will hear them up there!
*Unit does NOT have a full kitchen. It HAS a full refrigerator, toaster oven coffee pot etc. It does have a small wet bar size sink for dish washing if necessary.
If you are not good with these please search for the right place for you. If you climb stairs like a mountain goat, sleep like a rock and plan to mostly eat out- well, we are the place for you!
Features/Amenities:
-20 minutes from airport
-20 minutes from world class beaches and stunning waterfalls
-10 minutes from start of road to Hana adventure
-50 minutes to Haleakala National Park entrance
-20 minutes from Kihei
-45 minutes from west side
-Lockbox for easy check in
Private unit named the Holoholo Studio:
-Queen size bed
-Premium bedding and mattresses
-Locks on doors for safety and privacy
-Private outdoor lanai w/incredible ocean views
-Wifi
- Free parking on property
- 50` flat screen w/your Netflix and Prime personal account access
-Keurig & Traditional Coffee Maker; Coffee and tea provided
-Ceiling fan & standing fan to optimize our upcountry breezes
-Note- loft space is NOT for guest use
Full Bathroom:
- Shower w/bathtub
- Premium linens
- Fully stocked with healthy body wash and shampoo
Unit:
-Filtered Water
-Stocked with pots, pans and utensils
-Full Fridge
-NO OVEN
-Coffee pot, teapot, toaster, blender, rice cooker, convection and microwave oven
Gear: (pack lightly as we can provide)
-beach chairs
-umbrella
-towels
-cooler
-bodyboards
-snorkel gear
Important: Vrbo Reviews
As a Superhost, I do everything I can to create a positive experience and ensure that my home meets your expectations based on my listing description, location, and price.
Good reviews enable me to continue offering my home as a safe, comfortable and economical place for visitors to stay.
Please note: Vrbo ratings are not like hotel ratings. An overall rating of 5 stars means that you were happy with your stay based on the price you paid -- please don`t compare my humble accommodation to the Ritz!
For value and pricing please consider Maui prices and understand why I strive to keep my prices down for people. Local hotel nightly rates range from $281 plus (at a small dingy old smelly place downtown Kahului) to the hundreds and sometimes thousands of $ per night.
A score of less than 5 as a `fail` -- if my average rating drops below 4.8, I will lose my Superhost status, and if it drops below 4.7, I risk having Vrbo remove my listing from the platform altogether! (This is no joke).
The `Overall Experience` star rating is based on the question, `How did your stay at Joanna’s place compare to expectations?`
5 * * * * * Perfection does not exist, but we were happy here.
4 * * * * * Several issues need to be improved.
3 * * * Major problems that should be fixed immediately.
2 * * Close it down at once.
1 * Put these hosts in jail.
We always strive to give our guests a 5 star experience. Please let us know any problem you may have during your stay and we will do everything within our power to solve it.
Family setting in a delightful upcountry neighborhood. We are not resort fancy but we are clean, super fun and our views are extraordinary.
We have an eco friendly pest company that makes quarterly visits so we keep the critters outside as much as possible. As a friendly reminder though, we do live in the tropics so we encourage naming the geckos and not swatting them.
Duke the dog also lives here. He is not allowed into the Holoholo Studio but he is friendly and will most certainly want to say `hi` if he sees you on your way to your car and he is taking us for a walk.
Note: we are ideally located `Upcountry` on the slopes of Haleakala (meaning house of the sun in Hawaiian) at about 1500 feet above sea level which enables us to enjoy the cooler night time temperatures and escape the bustle of the beach resort areas.
The summit of Haleakala is at 10,023 ft and is a must see while on Maui. Bring a jacket!
You will absolutely want to rent a car to explore the island.
Also, please do not be confused as we are in the perfect little town of Pukalani (meaning hole in the heavens in Hawaiian). We enjoy some of the best of Maui`s wonderful year round weather. The post office considers us Makawao but it`s too rainy there for our tastes. :)
We named this unit the Holoholo Studio. Holoholo means adventuring for the fun of it. Our vibe with this room is healing and lasting happiness for whomever chooses to stay with us.
BBMP 2021/0001
TA-128-394-1376-01
GE-128-394-1376-01
No parties or extra guests. Guests will be charged the full security deposit in the event of any parties or extra guests, regardless of any damages.
No smoking. Guests will be charged the full security deposit in the event of any smoking in the unit, regardless of any damages.
Strict quiet hours past 10PM.
Did you see these? IMPORTANT info to understand!
*This studio has very STEEP STAIRS to get into it!!!!!
*This studio also hears neighborhood noise like roosters AND it also is very subject to wind and weather noise. IT IS NOT FOR LIGHT SLEEPERS!!!!!
If you are not good with these please cancel the booking- no harm done! If you climb stairs like a mountain goat and sleep like a rock well, we are the place for you!
UPDATE:
AC UNIT INSTALLED IN STUDIO FOR YOUR COMFORT
3 things to know right away:
*This studio has very STEEP STAIRS to get into it!!
*It also is subject to wind noise. If we get heavy winds at night you will hear them up there!
*Unit does NOT have a full kitchen. It HAS a full refrigerator, toaster oven coffee pot etc. It does have a small wet bar size sink for dish washing if necessary.
If you are not good with these please search for the right place for you. If you climb stairs like a mountain goat, sleep like a rock and plan to mostly eat out- well, we are the place for you!
Features/Amenities:
-20 minutes from airport
-20 minutes from world class beaches and stunning waterfalls
-10 minutes from start of road to Hana adventure
-50 minutes to Haleakala National Park entrance
-20 minutes from Kihei
-45 minutes from west side
-Lockbox for easy check in
Private unit named the Holoholo Studio:
-Queen size bed
-Premium bedding and mattresses
-Locks on doors for safety and privacy
-Private outdoor lanai w/incredible ocean views
-Wifi
- Free parking on property
- 50` flat screen w/your Netflix and Prime personal account access
-Keurig & Traditional Coffee Maker; Coffee and tea provided
-Ceiling fan & standing fan to optimize our upcountry breezes
-Note- loft space is NOT for guest use
Full Bathroom:
- Shower w/bathtub
- Premium linens
- Fully stocked with healthy body wash and shampoo
Unit:
-Filtered Water
-Stocked with pots, pans and utensils
-Full Fridge
-NO OVEN
-Coffee pot, teapot, toaster, blender, rice cooker, convection and microwave oven
Gear: (pack lightly as we can provide)
-beach chairs
-umbrella
-towels
-cooler
-bodyboards
-snorkel gear
Important: Vrbo Reviews
As a Superhost, I do everything I can to create a positive experience and ensure that my home meets your expectations based on my listing description, location, and price.
Good reviews enable me to continue offering my home as a safe, comfortable and economical place for visitors to stay.
Please note: Vrbo ratings are not like hotel ratings. An overall rating of 5 stars means that you were happy with your stay based on the price you paid -- please don`t compare my humble accommodation to the Ritz!
For value and pricing please consider Maui prices and understand why I strive to keep my prices down for people. Local hotel nightly rates range from $281 plus (at a small dingy old smelly place downtown Kahului) to the hundreds and sometimes thousands of $ per night.
A score of less than 5 as a `fail` -- if my average rating drops below 4.8, I will lose my Superhost status, and if it drops below 4.7, I risk having Vrbo remove my listing from the platform altogether! (This is no joke).
The `Overall Experience` star rating is based on the question, `How did your stay at Joanna’s place compare to expectations?`
5 * * * * * Perfection does not exist, but we were happy here.
4 * * * * * Several issues need to be improved.
3 * * * Major problems that should be fixed immediately.
2 * * Close it down at once.
1 * Put these hosts in jail.
We always strive to give our guests a 5 star experience. Please let us know any problem you may have during your stay and we will do everything within our power to solve it.
Family setting in a delightful upcountry neighborhood. We are not resort fancy but we are clean, super fun and our views are extraordinary.
We have an eco friendly pest company that makes quarterly visits so we keep the critters outside as much as possible. As a friendly reminder though, we do live in the tropics so we encourage naming the geckos and not swatting them.
Duke the dog also lives here. He is not allowed into the Holoholo Studio but he is friendly and will most certainly want to say `hi` if he sees you on your way to your car and he is taking us for a walk.
Note: we are ideally located `Upcountry` on the slopes of Haleakala (meaning house of the sun in Hawaiian) at about 1500 feet above sea level which enables us to enjoy the cooler night time temperatures and escape the bustle of the beach resort areas.
The summit of Haleakala is at 10,023 ft and is a must see while on Maui. Bring a jacket!
You will absolutely want to rent a car to explore the island.
Also, please do not be confused as we are in the perfect little town of Pukalani (meaning hole in the heavens in Hawaiian). We enjoy some of the best of Maui`s wonderful year round weather. The post office considers us Makawao but it`s too rainy there for our tastes. :)
We named this unit the Holoholo Studio. Holoholo means adventuring for the fun of it. Our vibe with this room is healing and lasting happiness for whomever chooses to stay with us.
BBMP 2021/0001
TA-128-394-1376-01
GE-128-394-1376-01
No parties or extra guests. Guests will be charged the full security deposit in the event of any parties or extra guests, regardless of any damages.
No smoking. Guests will be charged the full security deposit in the event of any smoking in the unit, regardless of any damages.
Strict quiet hours past 10PM.
Did you see these? IMPORTANT info to understand!
*This studio has very STEEP STAIRS to get into it!!!!!
*This studio also hears neighborhood noise like roosters AND it also is very subject to wind and weather noise. IT IS NOT FOR LIGHT SLEEPERS!!!!!
If you are not good with these please cancel the booking- no harm done! If you climb stairs like a mountain goat and sleep like a rock well, we are the place for you!
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 230430580000, TA-128-394-1376-01, GE-128-394-1376-01
About the area
Makawao
Located in Makawao, this condo is near the beach. Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum and Bailey House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Maui Gold Pineapple Farm and Kula Botanical Garden. Aliʻi Kula Lavender and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.

Makawao, HI
What's nearby
- Pukalani Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Maui Spa Retreat - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Hoʻokipa Beach Park - 18 min drive - 21.1 km
- Haleakala National Park - 25 min drive - 22.6 km
- Wailea Beach - 43 min drive - 45.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min walk
- Pukalani Superette - 15 min walk
- T Komoda Store & Bakery - 5 min drive
- Polli's Mexican Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Mahalo Aleworks - 4 min drive
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About the host
Your host
I absolutely LOVE hosting! Have been doing this since 2001 on a different platform and have recently expanded to VRBO. Super excited to be offering the studio here to potential guests.
I'm a former professional concierge on Maui. High end luxury on the West Side mostly. I thrive on helping my guests see a different more local side style of Maui. I feel that so much is known and written about already and so I have gone a different way. I tend to focus on helping guests slow down and actually feel the aloha in their adventures here. Many of the activities or things to do I recommend are the "same" but when carefully crafted with some local style tweaks they make for unforgettable days.
I welcome guests questions so please reach out with anything you need to know about staying with us before you book! Happy to help!
I'm a former professional concierge on Maui. High end luxury on the West Side mostly. I thrive on helping my guests see a different more local side style of Maui. I feel that so much is known and written about already and so I have gone a different way. I tend to focus on helping guests slow down and actually feel the aloha in their adventures here. Many of the activities or things to do I recommend are the "same" but when carefully crafted with some local style tweaks they make for unforgettable days.
I welcome guests questions so please reach out with anything you need to know about staying with us before you book! Happy to help!
Why they chose this property
My little neighborhood in upcountry Maui is epic. About 1500 feet up on the side of Haleakala and surrounded by local families with real lives- well, it just brings a completely different view of life here on Maui. In no way are we resort fancy. We are for the off the beaten path type traveler.
What makes this property unique
The Holoholo studio has a charm that really is just indescribable. It's cozy and yet spacious. The patio has views that are fabulous.
My goal is to make you feel the warmth and comfort of home to recharge at night while you go adventure by day and create memories that stay with you forever.
My goal is to make you feel the warmth and comfort of home to recharge at night while you go adventure by day and create memories that stay with you forever.
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