Kalvan H
Google
I planned a March trip to Maui based upon my reservation to these cabins with the intent to save money and spend more time near Hana. I booked the max 3 nights for non-residents or we would have stayed a little longer. Getting the reservation took much planning. It felt as though almost all the other cabins were occupied by locals.
Note that we stayed 3 nights in an overpriced condo in Kihei before our cabin stay, and 2 nights in a tentalow at Camp Oluwalu after. We planned ahead and purchased needed supplies from Walmart for the cabin and tentalow stays, as well as for cooking in the condo. Of the three stays on the island, we enjoyed the condo the least. We ended up donating most of the supplies before our trip back to the mainland and still saved money.
The other reviews are accurate. The mattresses are full size and adequately comfortable. We were diligent in keeping doors closed and bugs out. When we arrived, our cabin was cleaner than the condo we stayed at. We cleaned the cabin to leave it just as clean or better for the next guests. We were worried about no AC, and it did get a little warm inside without a breeze coming through the screened windows, but it always cooled down at night.
Pros:
The location and the views were amazing. The price is right. Electricity and a kitchen is a huge bonus for quasi camping. Proximity to Hana and some great beaches.
Cons:
In and out privileges are a hassle. They encouraged us to stay at the cabin from 5.30pm on when they close the gate, but leave it unlocked. Then everytime we tried to go in the gate, the guards never remembered who we were and were not super friendly.
I wish I would have known that when the black sand beach and hiking trails close at 5.30pm, the cabin dwellers also cannot access the beach as I was trying to avoid the crowds.
Overall we enjoyed our cabin stay and I would recommend to anyone willing to plan ahead.