Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting
About this cottage rental
Located in Wailuku, this lovely cottage for $150 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Newly remodeled 200 sq ft attached apartment with separate private entrance, deck and fire pit. The yard is beautifully overgrown with tropical plants. The apartment includes a small bedroom and separate kitchen/sitting area. The new bathroom is accessed from the private deck just outside the sitting area which is handy when you are outside relaxing ior after a sandy day at the beach. This industrial mini house vibe is not your typical Hawaii vacation spot but is a very clean, private and a convenient location for most Maui activities: surfing or windsurfing at Ho'okipa or Kanaha beaches, kiting in Kahului, hiking at Haleakala and at Waihee Ridge trail, visiting Makawao, Kihei, Kula and/or Haiku. The rate is low because it is small and unique with no view or beach access. The apartment/property are a place to hang your swim togs and rest after a fun day out exploring. It's a place to wake up to the sound of chickens and roosters while enjoying a cup of coffee on the deck with a colony of cats waiting for their breakfast. The apartment includes WiFi, parking, smartTV and some beach toys that can be borrowed (stand up paddle board, inflatable kayak, beach chairs, cooler, beach blankets/towels, beach BBQ, beach wagon). The parking is right outside the apartment. The property is fully fenced with manual open/close entry gate. The property has several outdoor lounge areas with chairs, outdoor pillows and one area with a fire pit table for guests to relax....cute vintage trailer with seating nearby outside but not usable as VRBO sleeping space (no power). BEDROOM: Separate bedroom with queen bed, new wall mount AC installed June 2023 that cools bedroom and living space. There is a deadbolt on the door between the apartment and main house that you can lock and one on the house side that I lock. There is a barn door type sliding door between the bedroom and apartment living area. LIVING SPACE: Access to the apartment is via glass slider, with screen, and a locked key entry. Living space has a two-seater couch and a small kitchen. Partial kitchen has a sink; counter height fridge with small freezer; multi-cooker (combined air fryer/toaster/convection/oven/pizza/wings maker); coffee maker & dishes. Kitchen has no dishwasher or stove. Apartment has some condiments, basic spices and coffee. There is a propane and electric BBQ for your use near the deck. The AC and fans keep the apartment nice and cool. The deck and yard can be hot during full sun, nice/shady when the sun passes over this area There is shade under the trees in the shared outside seating areas and shade later in the day. The apartment is located in Wailuku, central Maui, which provides great central access to the island and sunny/warm weather for most of the year, cooler in November/December/January. The apartment is located in a semi-industrial area. There is an excellent restaurant, Tiffany's which is owned by Sheldon Simeon (Top Chef contestant twice) and a bar, Da Babooze, within walking distance. The bar serves regulars and is never disruptive to the neighborhood.... I don't hear them when I'm outdoors in the evening. Distances from the apartment: Maui Airport - 3.5 mi Waihee Ridge Trail - 4.6 mi Ho'okopa Beach - 9.0 mi Makena Beach - 19 mi Ocean Vodka Distillery - 10 mi Haleakala - 20 miles Hana Town - 34 mi Kula Town - 14 mi Haiku Town - 16 mi Lahaina Town - 12 mi Makawao Town - 10 mi Kihei Town- 8.8 mi Finally - we care for an outdoor cat colony that hangs around the property throughout the day and are standing by for dinner around 6:30....the cats do not come indoors but might get comfy on the outdoor furniture. .... oh & as everywhere on Maui there are chickens, chicks and roosters. Thank you for looking at our property!! Text with any questions
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Map of Wailuku, HI
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(49 Reviews)
5.0
Great spot to set down your bags and explore the island. Terry is a fantastic host and is very responsive with messages. The place is clean and the bed comfortable, what more can you ask for!
We loved it.
5.0
Loved our stay here! We enjoyed several local restaurants and bars. Easy access to everything. Be advised, lots of cats running around outside. This was not a problem for us but if you are highly allergic just be aware. Overall a great home base for exploring this side of Maui!
5.0
I enjoyed myself at this place and I was even able to walk to restaurants. The place was easy with drop offs and pickups for shared rides. The owner was so kind and helpful.
5.0
This was just what we needed- a comfortable place just near the airport with easy access to local businesses. It was very cute and had everything we needed!
5.0
Cute place-perfect for that quick getaway
5.0
the location was ideal for my stay;
i found everything to be functional and reliable.
my nose is on the sensitive side, and in the bedroom there is wafts of cat litter…
it is a petite retreat nonetheless. :)
5.0
Terry was great! Apartment was exactly as described in both the making and the reviews. Perfect for my one night stay and so close to the airport. Will stay again!
5.0
My wife and I stayed here for 4 days and found it to be exactly what we needed. Terry gave us all the information before we arrived on the island; even checked beforehand to confirm we were OK with the space. Checking in was simple.
The location in central Maui made activities around the island convenient. There are tons of food options were available within a 10 minute drive. We were within 30 minutes of the start of the Road to Hana, beaches in Kihei and the airport.
The room itself was great for us; we spent more time in the room than planned because of some of the weather on the island, and while the space is small, it never felt too cramped.
The highlight for us was the cats that would greet us every morning and each time we came back to the room.
5.0
Little hidden gem in the heart of the city. Very good use of it’s space. Cozy and clean. The shower is pretty rad!
5.0
Loved the Hawaiian decorating touches including the surfboard as part of the shower. Do not recommend bringing large suitcases for this unit. The fob for the gated entry gave a sense of security. The cat scat mats worked beautifully. We ate in-house breakfast each day and dinner away each night. The unit is not set up to cook a full meal. The night lighting is subdued, pretty and useful for bathroom access at night. The bed was very comfortable. If you are going to be away sightseeing all day, this is a lovely little space to come to sleep at night.
4.0
It suited our purposes but was very tiny. 4 people could not fit to all sit down. Worked out for a one night stay going to airport. Lots of cats.
5.0
This location was very relaxing! Just what we needed. Terry was available to answer questions, "how do we start the fire pit?" and others. It was great to have all the basics (seasonings, dishes) for food prep, bathing and beach visits. The indoor area is small but sufficient and well thought out. The outdoor area is marvelous (and why we went to Hawaii). Definitely the perfect location for us.
4.0
The property was very nice. Everything a small studio apartment would have. Very clean inside. Lots of extras just in case you forgot something. My only problem was all the cats. They are everywhere and you can clearly smell them inside the apartment. Couldn’t have the windows open because you’d get slapped in the face with cat smell.
5.0
Terry has created a lot of charm in a small space. This apartment is part of a small circle of living spaces encircling the gravel entry and still has room for a garden area for relaxing. The space inside is small but had everything we needed in an efficient and creatively designed space. Quick and friendly responses from Terry. We thought it was charming and would stay there again!
5.0
Our stay was amazing, we could not stop talking about how much we enjoyed spending time here. This adorable, cozy place has exceeding our expectations and the pictures didn’t do this place justice. The bed had a great balance of not being firm, and not overly plush. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the property is definitely taken care of! The host, Terry is absolutely amazing and such a sweet and lovable woman! She brought us over fresh passion fruit and gave us awapuhi (shampoo ginger) straight from her garden. Terry has definitely put so much effort in every single detail in her rental. You can feel all her love and passion into creating the perfect home away from home for her guests. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get away and really embrace the beautiful island of Maui.
5.0
They were super friendly and the place was very clean and welcoming. Thank you for allowing us to stay
5.0
Property was as advertised, very cool ambiance, small interior but for those who want value and efficiency this spot does the trick. Quite private and has a well designed shower. We had a great time.
5.0
We needed a 1 night stay near airport and this place was perfect. Tiny living space but it had all the amenities we needed: kitchen supplies, toaster, fridge, etc. Terrific large bathroom and shower, comfortable bed, cold AC. Nice outdoor hang area. Would recommend!
5.0
We spent two nights here- had a lovely warm welcome by the sweet cats all around. The suite was clean and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable as well! Terry was a very accommodating host- very friendly and helpful. Walking distance to lots of little restaurants/cafes and more. Perfect suite for our little stay in Maui!
5.0
We booked this cute little place for our week stay on Maui. It was exactly what we needed. It is small but comfortable. It is centrally located to everything we wanted to go see and do. I would recommend this for anyone who loves to be out on the beach or trails. The host is very nice and gives you privacy but is available if needed. This is definitely our place to come back to on our next trip. Also the outside cats are so sweet and adorable.
5.0
I am a tiny woman. In many ways, this was a tiny house. Very cute and adorable on the inside. Everything is compact and often multifunctional. I enjoyed it. My husband, being bigger, not so much. He had a hard time moving around.
We only stayed overnight. We loved the restaurant our host suggested. She was very nice.
5.0
Nice and cozy
5.0
Such a cute little stay. Everything we needed was provided and Terry was extremely friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend!
5.0
Quirky, but very well equipped unit, loved the attention to detail and friendly cats on the property. We could not ask for more.
5.0
Convenient and nice n quiet. :)
5.0
We loved our stay at Terry’s property - it was well-designed, clean, and full of helpful accessories such as beach chairs and a beach umbrella. We would love to stay again if we return to Maui. Mahalo!
5.0
Perfect for my needs. Loved the stray cat colony.
5.0
Terry is the best! We had originally booked for several days, but then the Maui fires interrupted everything. She was in such great communication the whole time and through all of the uncertainty. We ended up having to cancel but we did get to stay for 1 night after all. What a sweet little spot! Such a cute place with lots of special touches. The bathroom is the best, so cool. Bed was comfy. There's an air conditioner. Kitchen was well set up for the small space. Lots of outdoor space to hang out in as well. The property itself is right in Wailuku, but it's fairly secluded and surprisingly quiet. I loved all of the kitties that visited or hung out on the property. I stayed here with my husband, and we would stay again, next time for longer! Mahalo, Terry for sharing your special space and for being a wonderful host. ❤️
5.0
We were in and out in a minute. Wish we had more time to stay.
However, Terry was an amazing host and incredible to work with. She was quick to offer us 5 hours early check-in and ample added time to check out. She was extraordinarily helpful and responsive.
Terry does an amazing job utilizing a small space. Such unique decorating.
The shower and bathroom or very roomy with hot water and strong flow. Very cute COOL shower and bathroom.
5.0
We absolutely adored our stay at this little hidden gem! It was the perfect space for my boyfriend and I to come back to after long days of exploring the island. We especially loved all the beach toys made available to guests. Terry was a great resource for us and very welcoming and kind! 10/10 recommend staying at this little oasis :)
5.0
We absolutely adored our stay at this little hidden gem! It was the perfect space for my boyfriend and I to come back to after long days of exploring the island. We especially loved all the beach toys made available to guests. Terry was a great resource for us and very welcoming and kind! 10/10 recommend staying at this little oasis :)
10.0
Fantastic property. All the amenities I needed for my stay. Terry is ridiculously nice. I’ll be returning again on my next trip to Maui.
5.0
Fantastic property. All the amenities I needed for my stay. Terry is ridiculously nice. I’ll be returning again on my next trip to Maui.
5.0
I don’t like surprises, and I didn’t have any on this stay. Everything was exactly as it was supposed to be. Highly recommend!
5.0
We had everything we needed in this cute rental. We loved the outdoor shower, small refrigerator, water kettle, and patio area. Everything and more that we needed. Terry brought us bananas and lilikoi that had just gotten ripe from the garden for our breakfast. He was also extremely responsive! We enjoyed watching the cats on the property. Don't hesitate on this little rental!
10.0
Loved the stay here overall at Terry’s VRBO. She was a great host being always responsive and proactive with good directions and activity recommendations for the island. She was very friendly when we met her and the fruit she offered from her daughters trees were some of the best I’ve ever had. The bed was comfortable and there were beach items to borrow when we needed it. It was quite warm however so be prepared to need the fan and AC all night and the space was pretty small for our things so it’s a place for you to enjoy what the island has to offer. The location was convenient and would definitely stay again!
5.0
Loved the stay here overall at Terry’s VRBO. She was a great host being always responsive and proactive with good directions and activity recommendations for the island. She was very friendly when we met her and the fruit she offered from her daughters trees were some of the best I’ve ever had. The bed was comfortable and there were beach items to borrow when we needed it. It was quite warm however so be prepared to need the fan and AC all night and the space was pretty small for our things so it’s a place for you to enjoy what the island has to offer. The location was convenient and would definitely stay again!
5.0
Terry is an amazing host. The house was located perfectly, less than a 10 minute drive to hiking trails or to a nearby beach. We got a lot of hiking and restaurant recommendations, which was super helpful. Would recommend for one or two people traveling. We had an amazing time staying here, and would recommend booking with Terry.
10.0
Perfect place for Maui. It’s very small but it is super nice and has a great personality, excellent place if you want to go out to Maui beaches rather than stay home and watch TV. Highly recommended
5.0
Perfect place for Maui. It’s very small but it is super nice and has a great personality, excellent place if you want to go out to Maui beaches rather than stay home and watch TV. Highly recommended
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Wailuku?
The average price for a rental in Wailuku is $164 per night. This rental is $14 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Light filled small-scale apartment in a tropical neighborhood setting?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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