The ultimate compliment one can give to a vacation property is when you return to stay and stay for an extended period of time. We 1st rented Hank & Barbara’s Hookipa Bayview cottage in 2016 and loved it so much, we returned for an 18 day vacation in 2017. Kathy and I have fallen in love with this heavenly tropical paradise, beginning with the owners (especially Barbara) who do everything possible to ensure an awesome experience. The cottage itself is about 200 yards off the road on a private drive. Totally secluded. Although the owners live approximately 50 yards away, you can barely see their home due the beautiful and exquisitely maintained, and dense trees, flowers and plants (banana trees). You have all the privacy you could possibly want and would not even see the owners unless you made a point to do so (which you must do as they are great people). The interior is beautifully maintained, with every detail covered. Wi-fi, tv, which we only turned on once for a few minutes to see if it worked, then immediately turned off. I cannot describe the bathroom amenities (tub and shower) as we took every shower outside (two times a day) except for the days Kathy utilized the lanai bath for long night soaks. Unbelievable how the stars at night seem to be so close to you as there is no light pollution. Even raining, you still enjoy the shower, much like a hot tub during the snow. Can you tell this is one of our favorites? Sitting on the lanai at night is the ultimate way to unwind after a day at the beach or hiking. We usually did not get home till dark, took a long shower and to bed by 9pm. Once the sun goes down it is quite cool and pleasant sleeping (no need for air conditioning (this is coming from two folks from Texas).

We love to hike the waterfalls along the Hana highway, the Waihee Ridge Trail, Waihou forest trail hike by Makawao, jump of the cliffs at the Venus Pool, the Red Beach at Hana, rappelling (by the Hana highway), went to a Journey concert, Warren and Annabelle magic show and dinner in Lahaina, Red Beach in Hana, Big Beach, Wedding Beach. Eating at Mamas Fish House is our special night out on vacation, Paia Fish Market, Da Kitchen Cafe, Halaiimaile General Store, the distillery tour, the glass factory tour, snorkeling and whale watching. You don’t need much more than a backpack or small suitcase as the washer and dryer are quite handy! We will definitely try to make it back in 2018! Aloha!