Makawao sits on the green slopes of Haleakala and is only 20 to 30 miles from the Kahului airport. The elevation is approximately 1200 ft. Makawao is removed from the hustle/bustle of the island, but is still only 15 minutes to Mama's Fish House for the best fish dinner on Maui, 10 minutes to Hallimaile General Store (another of our great restaurants). The paniolo ("cowboy") town of Makawao with its' quaint shops and services are only 2 minutes away!
The North Shore is a quick fifteen minute drive down the hill. The North Shore beaches are beautiful, but can be windy in the summer. Wave season on the North Shore is fall/winter/spring. These beaches are more "local", and you will definitely not feel like a "tourist". The swimming beaches of Kihei, Wailea and Makena are located on the South Shore, and will be approximately 30 to 45 minutes by car.
Kilohana of Makawao features unique settings, privacy and incomparable views. Historically prominent, this home served as the setting for several well known books about early ranch life on Maui. Situated on two acres (and surrounded by many more), the extensive lawns and gardens boast an unusual variety of more than fifty trees, shrubs and plants from around the world. Fresh lemons and limes abound in its newly planted citrus grove. Privacy is assured, as the neighbors are mynah birds, polo ponies and dairy cattle. The setting is almost difficult to describe - imagine looking out the windows, across a large lawn, beyond a pasture, to the North Coastline! And imagine seeing only a natural setting, without roof tops etc. in the view. Very few rental properties can offer this escape to the "Kama'aina days".


Within the 4200 sf of living space, there is a large living room with lava rock fireplace, a formal dining room with a second fireplace and an antique koa wood table. Plenty of spectacular views of the sea and mountains. There are three bedrooms (king, two twins, two twins or king) and a fourth TV/den room with a single bed. The living/dining area and three bedrooms have French doors opening to the eighty-five foot covered, screened lanai. To one end of the lanai is a glassed area, with a queen daybed. Includes a TV/VCR and CD boom-box style stereo. The kitchen is well stocked and there is a large laundry room.

Note: No smoking in the house. Group entertaining is NOT permitted without prior approval.
Caretaker resides on grounds, but does NOT interfere with the guests' enjoyment of Kilohana of Makawao.

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