If you are staying in Hana I'm not sure you could beat this place. A quiet place in the middle of a flower garden was just what we needed after a few days on the busy side of the island. Plenty of utensils, pots and pans, gas grill, hot tub jacuzzi, full size fridge, basically everything you need. Just don't forget your bug spray. Eat lunch at Bruddah Hutt's and go to Homoa Beach!

Serenity, tranquility, utter relaxation. If your aim in coming to Maui is to hang in resorts, get bound up in traffic, and mingle with hoards of tourists, then this isn't the place for you; on the other hand, if you're up for the distant roar of surf, the soothing twitters of morning birds, the peace and quiet that solitude brings, then step up to the Hana Cabana. An utter delight. Save a few bucks and take yourself down to Koki Beach, pick up a slab of ahi, and sear it on the porchside grill: a fully equipped kitchen fulfills whatever you may need. Get up early and stroll the paths through their flower and fruit farm. Maybe snag a papaya for breakfast. Rebecca and Mike are helpful, friendly (and mostly invisible) hosts. This was the high point of our 12-day Maui vacation. Wish we had stayed longer than our three days.

We really did not know what to expect from our trip to Hana. Upon arrival, the quiet solitude of this lovely cottage made the grueling Hana Highway well worth it. Rebecca and Mike are wonderful hosts, very knowledgeable and helpful. Our time spent (in Hana) and the surrounding area would not have been so enjoyable if not for this peaceful abode.
The only downside to staying in the Maui Rainforest area is the constant need for bug repellent. Our hosts did a fabulous job of insect control within the cottage and on the grounds, but if you venture out, remember to take your spray with you.

Our experience staying in this cottage was nothing less than idyllic. It is located in the middle of a tropical flower and fruit garden. When I say it was like Eden, I mean it. You can see the ocean from the windows. There is an excellent hot tub. Because of the incredible privacy, my wife and I were able to use it in broad daylight, unclothed, without the slightest nervousness. The kitchen facilities were superb -- I would be happy to have them in my own home. We were able to prepare three wonderful breakfasts for ourselves using food purchased at the Hasagawa General Store down the road.
There is only one "downside," although we discovered that it was actually an asset: no cell phone or internet access. As a result, we were pretty cut off. But hey, sometimes that's a wonderful thing!
In sum, what I had thought would just be a nice place to stay while we explored Hana and the east side of Maui became, for my wife and me, a second honeymoon. This is the most romantic place I've ever stayed.