[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Peaceful & Private Studio - 12 Acre Hobby Organic Fruit Farm - Beach 10min Apartment in Haiku with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997597/d8aec3cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997597/57ae9aa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997597/97e33500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997597/583baf0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997600/37997597/39c6994f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in peaceful Haiku, Mana Aina offers a serene 600-sf studio retreat amidst lush tropical landscapes and matured park views. With private access to the studio, you can unwind on your own or explore nearby beaches like Hookipa Beach Park and Tavares in Kuau Bay. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Peaceful & Private Studio - 12 Acre Hobby Organic Fruit Farm - Beach 10min Dear Guests, If this studio is booked for your desired dates, please explore our other listings: VRBO Listing #4020965 VRBO Listing #4441163 Unwind in our charming 600 sq ft studio on a tranquil 12-acre organic hobby fruit farm. Enjoy stunning views, privacy, and easy access to nearby beaches, dining, and the airport. Ideal for couples, solo travelers, business professionals, and families seeking a cozy and peaceful getaway. Our clean, well-maintained studio features brick and stucco walls, tile floors, and high-beam ceilings. Open the sliding doors to step into our expansive grounds, where nature thrives. On the ocean side, a 50-acre forest provides seclusion, while a seasonal stream flows through a gulch from Haleakala to the ocean near Jaws, one of the world’s premier surfing spots. Neighboring properties are equally tranquil, and quiet East Kuiaha Road ensures peace. Note: We embrace wildlife and insects as vital to our ecosystem. While we strive to keep them out of the studio, you may encounter geckos or other critters. We minimize their presence in the studio but cannot eliminate them entirely. For a manicured, pest-controlled environment, consider a South Shore resort. The Neighborhood Despite its secluded setting, Mana Aina is just a 6-minute drive from excellent restaurants and grocery stores. For organic and healthy options, visit Mana Foods in Paia (10 minutes away) or the Pauwela Cannery for casual breakfast or lunch. The Haiku Cannery offers diverse dining, including Nuka Sushi, Colleen’s Restaurant (burgers, pizza, and more), Vegout for vegetarian fare, and Maui Kombucha Bar. Don’t miss Ahonui Plant-Based Cafe’s food truck at 111 Stable Road, Paia. Adventure awaits nearby Wave Season: Witness massive waves at Jaws. Outdoor Activities: Hike the Makawao Forest, zip-line at Piiholo Ranch, or explore Iao Valley’s streams and pools. Beaches: Relax at Hookipa Beach Park, Paia Bay, Baldwin Beach Park, Baby Beach, or Kanaha Beach Park. Culture & Shopping: Stroll Makawao Town for sandwiches at Casanova’s or shop in Paia near Mana Foods. Hidden Gems: Discover Haleakala volcano, Twin Falls, Poli Poli, Kula, or the Commando Hike. We’re happy to share more recommendations during your stay! About the Studio Our property features three private studios in a single building, each separated by a 10-foot-wide hallway with thick, noise-proof brick walls and independent roofs for enhanced privacy. Each studio has its own entrance and is angled to maximize seclusion. Amenities Included Bedroom: California king memory foam bed (medium softness) and a full-size sofa bed (firmer futon). Additional bed options available for groups; please inquire. Bathroom: Private full bathroom with bathtub, overhead shower, toilet, bidet, and sink. Includes one set of towels per guest, two rolls of toilet paper, small shampoo and conditioner bottles, and one soap bar. Kitchen: Fully equipped with four electric burners, full-size oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, medium fridge, and beach cooler. Includes a set of four dishes, utensils, and water/wine glasses. Dining: Table seats four. Laundry: Free laundry room (9 AM–7 PM) in the garage of the third building from the gate. Bring your own detergent. Internet/TV: SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi (200 Mbps download, 18.8 Mbps upload) and a smart TV. Beach Gear: Beach chairs, boogie boards, and kids’ beach toys may be available in the laundry room (return before checkout). Parking: Space for two cars; contact us for additional vehicles. Bedding/Towels: One set of linens per bed, one set of bathroom towels, and one set of beach towels per guest. Food, Water & Supplies Bring drinking water (or use the kitchen sink’s water filter; county tap water may taste of chlorine). Bring food, laundry detergent, and other essentials not listed in our amenities. Complimentary welcome supplies are not replenished during your stay. To prevent lingering odors, cover pans, protect the oven, and clean thoroughly after cooking. Persistent food smells may result in a security deposit deduction to compensate future guests. Fruit Picking: Please refrain from picking fruit from our trees, as we host over 600 guests annually. Electricity Provided by the County of Maui. We are not responsible for outages, as we lack solar panels or alternative energy sources. Peace & Quiet Mana Aina is a tranquil retreat. Loud music, parties, or disturbances are prohibited. Contact us to discuss hosting small family/friend events. Guest Access Feel free to walk or jog around the property’s 12 acres. Guest Interaction We respect your privacy but are delighted to recommend Maui’s best spots or share local insights. As an artist and art representative, I can share my abstract art website upon request (VRBO restricts sharing personal info here). Booking Tips Due to Maui’s housing shortage, secure your vacation rental before booking flights, as accommodations are harder to find than airfare. Our pricing is fair, regularly updated to reflect market conditions, and applies equally to all guests. Discounts are not available. We look forward to welcoming you to Mana Aina for a peaceful, unforgettable Maui experience! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: NON-SMOKING. Ok to smoke outside ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Smartphone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Solar energy - Unit size: 600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109560000/109553800/109553718/w1290h786x0y679-d85238ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming bed & breakfast on the slopes of Haleakala with AC, WiFi. 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Animals, including our dogs Romeo and Rafi, are not allowed inside the studios. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children are welcome but need to be monitored ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted NON-SMOKING. Ok to smoke outside ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number TA-169-918-2592-01, GE-169-918-2592-01, 270130560000 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.90659%2C-156.29854&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Pz5B7yZwItQSzA-SlRvYg9w5CWs=) Haiku-Pauwela, HI #### What's nearby - Hoʻokipa Beach Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km - Haiku Park - 11 min drive - 5.3 km - Twin Falls - 12 min drive - 9.1 km - Kuau Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 11.3 km - Haleakala National Park - 42 min drive - 32.4 km #### Getting around - Kahului Airport (OGG) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Baked On Maui - ‬5 min drive - ‪Rainbow Kitchen + Rebel Tonics - ‬8 min drive - ‪T Komoda Store & Bakery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Polli's Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hali'imaile General Store - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peaceful & Private Studio - 12 Acre Hobby Organic Fruit Farm - Beach 10min pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Peaceful & Private Studio - 12 Acre Hobby Organic Fruit Farm - Beach 10min? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peaceful & Private Studio - 12 Acre Hobby Organic Fruit Farm - Beach 10min? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Peaceful & Private Studio - 12 Acre Hobby Organic Fruit Farm - Beach 10min located? > Located in the heart of Haiku, this apartment building is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Haiku Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Haleakala Bike Company and Maui Spa Retreat. Makawao Park and Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful & Private Studio - 12 Acre Hobby Organic Fruit Farm - Beach 10min Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren C. Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Loved: Location, grounds, the bed!Great for hopping right into Road to Hāna Close beach Close to Paia Overall a great stay. ##### Lauren C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony P. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed it! Very peaceful beautiful place and property. Quick access to everything, we enjoyed it! ##### Tony P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy F., Dallas, TX Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! This location is perfect for a Maui stay, centrally located and right off the road to Hana. It was spacious and clean, host is responsive. Would stay again! ##### Tracy F. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sameer O. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### High country Hawaii Clean, quiet, safe, peaceful.Away from hustle but close enough to beach .1 hr 15 min to Haleakala summit. ##### Sameer O. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia M. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1st visit to Maui Beautiful well kept property. Lots of green space to walk around. Well equipped kitchen and open, clean living space. Very quiet. ##### Patricia M. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephane p. Nov 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay once again Ideal location to go explore the island, quick trip to either north shore beaches or 40 min to south (Wailea and such). Great host ! Thx again ! ##### stephane p. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina M. Dec 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! When I’m on vacation I want a home away from home. This property was it. Serene and gorgeous with amazing bird song morning and evening. One mile from the beach and Hana Hwy. Perfect!. ##### Kristina M. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephane p. Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great central location Awesome stay, the rental is always very clean and quiet, the farm is a wonderful and charming place and great location, 15min from Paia and great beaches, also easy to drive to Hana or Waimea for the day (45min max). The host is wonderful and answered our needs. Warmly recommended ! ##### stephane p. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen T. Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, quiet stay This is the second time I have stayed at this property. I had such a wonderful experience last year that I sought out this property again to stay this year. It is a tranquil, relaxing property with spacious, clean rooms and many amenities. Alejandro is a very responsive and attentive host. I was just as pleased with my stay this year. ##### Karen T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dhruvish S. Mar 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome experience! Alejandro is a great Communicator. The property is awesome too! We rented 3 condos for total 12. The condos are spacious and well kept. I highly recommend this property for your stay! ##### Dhruvish S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. Feb 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway The place was beautiful and green and quiet. We utilized this place for breakfast/dinner and sleeping and spent our days on the road to Hana and exploring Maui. It wasn’t far from the road to Hana but far enough away from the touristy area to offer peace and relaxation. Host was responsive and helpful. Great to have full kitchen with cookware and table settings. Plus nice to have laundry available. Bed was very cozy. We enjoyed our stay very much. ##### Holly B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick G. Dec 19, 2017 #### Great place to stay This was my second time staying at Alejandro's property. The grounds are beautiful and the studios are clean and spacious. Since the studios are connected, you may run into some of the other guests from time to time so it may not be for those seeking total privacy but it wasn't a problem for my needs. Highly recommended! ##### Rick G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and quiet in nature It is nice to stay on the north shore, away from the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by nature; trees, sky and birds on this piece of land are a nice retreat from exploring the rest of the island, traffic, etc. The property is well kept and the units are always clean and orderly. If you need something Alahandro is always willing to get it for you. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie U. Jan 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! We were looking for a quiet place to serve as home base while we explored Haleakala, the upcountry and the road to Hana. This place fit our needs perfectly. We also very much appreciated how easy it was to communicate with the property manager. He seems experienced. Everything went exceedingly smoothly. Thanks so much. ##### Leslie U. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cris M. Jan 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Overall a good place if a bit expensive The property is gorgeous and the location is handy enough. It is ideal if you are looking for peace and quiet. The owner was responsive to our messages but unable to fulfill our requests. If you intend to eat in as we did, the kitchen is very basic e.g. no big bowl for fruit, no storage containers, no measuring cups, and a very basic coffee maker. The tap water tastes strongly of chlorine and the filter appeared to need to be changed. Our main suggestion would be to improve the kitchen facilities and perhaps to provide a map and some information on things to do/places to go. Finally, in a place this expensive, it was a bit much to have to take care of our garbage and recycling. ##### Cris M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindy F., Brooklyn NY Mar 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blissful Loved the property and owners, such a beautiful peaceful place. The only trouble we had was with the vrbo app, wouldn’t load for us to access the address and checkin instructions. Once we were in and had access to Wi-Fi, it still wouldn’t load but was able to access through web browser. ##### Lindy F. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald L. Dec 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful stay. Quiet peaceful well-appointed cottage. Great base for exploring the road to Hana! Owner was available and attentive to our requests. ##### Donald L. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephane p. Dec 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for quiet stay We really enjoyed our stay at this place. Large enough for our family of 5, very quiet, we got to enjoy mornings and evening listening to bird songs instead of the busy streets of resort areas. While being recluse in the upcountry, the place is still within 15-20 min drive to the coast (Paia) for beach days or road to Hana excursions. Host was excellent to deal with, very reactive to our needs and requests. Really recommend this place ! ##### stephane p. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy K. Mar 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful place Our family enjoy our stay at this beautiful property! Host very responsive and welcoming!! ##### Tracy K. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melissa S. Mar 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Communication #### Beautiful …but what happened to the manager? This property is in Haiku is pretty. We drove into Haiku from Hana and arrived in the evening . We had our 1 year old daughter and 5 year old and it was our wedding anniversary. Originally it wasn’t a seamless nor Instant process to book this property. I initially booked a specific room that was i felt was more appropriate and large enough for my family. But Alejandro changed my room res and told me he had another room that was better for us..and made me pay and additional fee due to us being a party of 4. But the property is listed at a for 4 guests. However i paid it. When we arrived at Alejandros property we arrived at a locked gate. My reception was very bad as in the description but I was able to snap shot the directions. I did not see the part about the gate in all of the detailed description provided and needed to call Alejandro for access . He did answer the phone told me he wasn’t there yet and he gave me the code to get in. When we arrived we were able to find our quarters but I was a little taken aback that our room had a ladder to private loft up top and totally unsafe for our 1 year old that i paid extra to stay with us. The room was decorated and clean and quaint but not really appropriate or what i originally wanted and needed for my family’s stay. My 5 year old Ofcourse loved her hideaway in the loft but the windows in that loft area did not close we were a bit concerned as the first night as it was very windy and quite chilly . We were pretty flustered already from our long road trip from Hana and having to stay on schedule with family. I did not bother further about it. I did meet Alejandro briefly that first night while we were leaving , we were apparently in the wrong parking area . But that was it! After our first night i never heard back from him again! Ever time i contacted him he ignored my call. If i messaged him no response. I’m very sensitive about paying for a service and reading reviews about a particular service and then not being provided with that same particular service or even receiving a response from .the owner or landlord. Anyway, i hope it wasn’t a cultural-bias type thing. The towels were a bit stinky and needed to be washed. The detachable shower head did fall on my head, slight bruise but I’ll be ok. Thank goodness we knew family out there who were responsive because if i we were out there alone and tried to rely on the owner for any information, we would have been out of luck. But pretty property ##### Melissa S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean H. Feb 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very peaceful & quiet hideaway We wanted a noise-free, secluded getaway for our anniversary, and this met all our expectations. The rental studios are on a beautiful, gated 12-acre property surrounded by forest. Yet it's only about 10 minutes to several great Haiku & Makawao restaurants, and 15 minutes to the beach & the awesome town of Pa'ia. We even met the owner (an acclaimed abstract artist) and his friendly dog. If you hate touristy spots, this is the place for you. Can't wait to stay here again someday! ##### Sean H. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel r. Jan 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, peaceful relaxing in a natural setting. Friendly Dog. This is an off the beaten path, relaxing rental that will reset your level of calm every time you take the drive in. Set in a jungle microclimate, clean, natural and relaxing. Not a single negative thing on our 5 night stay. Detailed instructions for the property, quick host response, friendly. ##### daniel r. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keele W., Austin, TX Aug 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice oasis! Beautiful place, near road to Hana but also Paia that had groceries and restaurants! Plenty of room for our family of four and everything we needed to cook a meal too! Will definitely be back! ##### Keele W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Svetlana N. Jul 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s very quiet and peaceful. The studio is spacious, nicely decorated, and well-stocked. Our teenage daughter loved the loft! The huge property is just gorgeous. Every morning, it’s like waking up in paradise. We just wished we had one more day to enjoy it. ##### Svetlana N. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ILYAS I. Apr 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quite upcountry oasis Vast acreage with nothing but the bird sounds. A nice respite from the beaches at the crowds. Very spacious well lighted apartments. ##### ILYAS I. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021