We stayed at Ho'oilo house for 1 week from the 12th March this year before going to Oahu. We were getting married at Makena Beach on the 3rd day so wanted a quiet and romatic spot to stay . Ho'oilo House lived up to this and then some. Dan was very welcoming and helpful. Some people have mentioned that there seemed to be no one around, whenever we needed some thing dan was available but he also understands that the people that stay here are looking for privacy and romance and does not intrude. If people are looking for a front desk and room service then they should stay in a resort. We found the rooms to be clean and airy. We stayed in the kohola suite which had a great view from the lanai and had no problem with bugs in the room. The property is cooled by the winds from the beautiful mountains behind so is not too hot. It was very quiet both at night and during the day just the perfect vibe for a romantic stay or honeymoon it feels as though you are in a private rented house rather than a B&B. the breakfast was simple but good and coffee was available throughout the day. I hope they do not change a thing as it was the perfect start to a perfect honeymoon. Oh and stay away from burger in paradise very average and they just try to sell you branded cups etc there are fantastic places to eat such as the Mai Tai lounge or pacific o.

We stayed at Ho'oilo house during spring break and had our wedding and honeymoon on the property. We were looking for a place of quiet away from the typical tourist hotels and resorts full of kids. We found this little hideaway tucked into the west Maui mountains near Lahaina. We stayed in Nalu in the back of the property, but felt it had one of the best views of the ocean that greeted us each morning. Some have noted some discomfort in having the outdoor shower so near the pool and main house, but with so few people at the B & B we didn't find this a problem at all. We had very little problem finding the place, and called when we were leaving the airport to alert Dan that we were coming. We enjoyed many a time while we were there just sitting on outside our room feeling the trade winds go by, or looking at the stars. Yes, there are bugs, but welcome to nature, we didn't find them excessive. We did find ourselves asking each other for privacy to use the bathroom, but you get used to it in time. Breakfast is continental and simple. Dan was kind enough to have something in the fridge for us on a day we were leaving particularly early. We did go to Lahaina from time to time to eat there for something more hearty, but the breakfast was good. The property is beautiful, and we felt what you paid for was the privacy, and a sense of getting away from all the hubbub of touristy Lahaina. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for some alone time.

Recommendations: Make the drive to the Tdeschi winery located on Heleakela, it's worth the drive. Cheeseburger in Paradise has some of the best salads, very unexpected. Pacific Whale Watch was a highlight of the trip. The Iao Valley is not too far away, and an easy walk once you are there.

Ho'oilo house is a lovely b&b located in the West Maui mountains. You drive up through a private road, and you are in a RESIDENTIAL community-funny, no one ever mentioned this before in any of the reviews.

We got lost while driving, so called Amy and Dan, but got Hal -Amy's uncle instead. Amy and Dan were quite busy as they just had a baby -however Dan was around but certainly did not go out of his way to introduce himself. Hal was very gracious as a host.

When my husband and I arrived we were amazed at the front of the house, the spacious open air living room, decorations and VIEW. This is THE best view I have ever seen.

We stayed five nights in the Kipuka room. The room was amazing, a gorgeous bed, tub and outdoor shower. The bathroom (toilet) had a sliding door, which was a cool idea, except the door did not close all the way! There is an adjuster in your room where you can listen to some hawaiian music if you would like. Hal gave us 2 souvenier Ho'oilo House water bottles that you are encouraged to fill up with water from the cooler. And a key..when was the last time you stayed anywhere where you needed a key? The door to our room was amazing, though-difficult to open and close at times.

We had a spacious lanai, but there really were no views from it. The chairs on the lanai were covered with bird droppings, and the floor was not cleaned the entire time we were there. Same went for the floor of the room-it was not cleaned ONCE.

The breakfast was very nice, though I cannot believe they only served coffee until 10am. Breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, even bananas from their own tree, coffee, tea, orange and guava juice, hard boiled eggs, cereal, oatmeal and a different variety of home made muffins that were all delicious. But it does not seem as if they put out enough breakfast for everyone.

The pool was great, and since there are only about 4? other couples max here, we often times had the whole pool to ourselves, there were nice large beach towels in our room for us to use as well.

The living room was stocked with books about Maui and the other Hawaiian islands, and really came in handy. There is also a computer with internet access which makes changing plans easy, and we even got to borrow a driving cd for our "road to Hana" drive. They even have a vhs (yes no dvds!) list of movies you can borrow to watch in your room. They also have a fridge outside your room with sodas in it. However, they did not refill the sodas on a regular basis. Hal, however was so nice that he packed us a "take along" breakfast one morning since we were leaving before breakfast was served.

One major turn off about this place was the BUGS. I mean sure, the living room and lanai are out in the open, but I am from New York! C'mon now- there were geckos iin the shower with me, and each night when we returned to our room from our activities, we would find ugly black bugs, spiders and my husband even found a flea on the bed. *there were not bed bugs, but the bugs from the floor would get into the bed-gross! We did see exterminators on property, but perhaps they need to cover up some holes so they cant come in.

Not to mention that after 10pm is "quiet time" ..which is fine except for the fact that when you drive back, it is pitch black where the parking is, and the lights are off in the living room.

Dan mentioned there was security there, though I did not see any.

There were also some things in the room that needed upgrades/replacements, the curtain holders were broken, and the lanai chairs look old and dirty.

Also they say "no kids" but when you come out for breakfast in the morning someones kid is there!

The location of Ho'oilo house is perfect, just about a 5 minute drive from Lahaina and Ka'anapali resorts and beach. Lahaina has all the shopping and restaurants, not to mention the historic sites. Also, even though it is a bit creepy coming back there at night, I looked up into the sky and have never seen so many stars clustered together in my life...it was amazing.

Another thing I found disturbing is my husband and I were in the pool one day, and a couple came to check in yet Amy Dan or Hal were no where to be found! Shouldn't someone be available all day?

I just think for the price Ho'oilo house charges, I expected everything to be top of the line. Things were broken and dirty, there should at least be a flat screen tv, there were bugs everywhere and when we mentioned we were there for our honeymoon they did not even bat an eyelash. Every other place we stayed in Hawaii gave us at least a bottle of champagne.

Overall, a great place to stay if you dont mind bugs and not having the amenities of a large hotel. I would stay again, though not for the length of my trip.
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Some tourist advice:

Drive or walk along front street, there is shopping food and even places you are used to like bubba gump, hard rock, etc.

Burger in Paradise, great burgers, good prices

Lahaina grill..not so great

Pacific Whale Foundations whale watching tours are good

Road to Hana is a crazy drive, but a little disappointing if you have ever been to Big Island (lots of the same stuff)

Reef Dancer underwater sub tour is horrible and should be avoided

ABC stores best place to get souveniers

Maui Tacos a great place for burritos and tacos, lots of choices of salsa too.

Iao needle and valley is beautiful, not too far away.

Sugar cane train is a big rip off, the steam engine train itself is cool, but it literally takes you no where-nothing to do with sugar canes!

Go to Haleakala Crater if you have not been to Kiluea volcano in the Big Island.

Wo Hing museum is a rip off too-the whole thing is about the size of a bathroom.

Whalers village has a free little museum with an actual whale skeleton outside, not to mention upscale shopping.

Did not go to-but the luau at the Hilton looks nice.

You have to see the Banyan tree-it is the largest in the US.

All I can say is that the Ho'oilo House transformed our trip to Maui from a beach vacation to total paradise. We are generally not a B&B couple but a friend recommended to HH and we were blown away. Regretably we only stayed for five nights before moving to Wailea to a mega resort. We paid double in Wailea and it was far from special. The HH is so unique, wonderful service, quite, and close to everything. Words cannot describe. I realized that I failed to write a review right after we stayed, yet I've recommended to so many people who feel the same. I was remiss and owed the HH my warm thanks. We have since measured every hotel/bb and resort to the HH. The only place that came close to being as unique is the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. (Oh, and do yourself a favor, have an in-room massage - wonderful and extremely reasonable!)
We can't wait to go back! We now have a newborn so it'll be awhile and we only hope that the HH continues to thrive.