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Cliff House - Stunning Private Home with Ocean View and Pool and Spa

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An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a bed with a tropical-themed bedspread.
A spacious room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious room with a large bed, wooden shelves, and a view of the outdoors.
A deck with two lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a lush valley and the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom890 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

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Haiku, HI
  • Place, Twin Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of Eden Arboretum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Maui Garden Of Eden - Botanical Gardens & Arboretum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Haiku

When you stay at this vacation home in Haiku, you'll be 6 minutes by car from Twin Falls. .This vacation home is 28.1 mi (45.2 km) from Haleakala National Park and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Garden of Eden Arboretum.

What's nearby

  • Twin Falls - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Garden of Eden Arboretum - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Maui Garden Of Eden - Botanical Gardens & Arboretum - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Hoʻokipa Beach Park - 21 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Kuau Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunty Sandy's Banana Bread - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Savor Maui - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Baked On Maui - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Maui Garden Grove Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pe’ahi Farm Stand And Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cliff House - Stunning Private Home with Ocean View and Pool and Spa

Nestled in the remote jungle of Huelo, our private Cliff House is a couple's retreat dream! Perfect for honeymooners or vow renewal, this spot is stunning and private with views of the ocean and Hanehoi Waterfall. Guests can expect everything they need for a romantic stay on Maui: private garden, pool, hot tub, kitchen, and outdoor shower. Come rest, relax, and rejuvenate with a special Hawai'i vacation in the lush jungles of paradise.

The Cliff House is situated on the edge of the valley overlooking the ocean and thirty miles of untouched coastline stretching all the way to Hana.

Exterior features include:

- Hot tub overlooking the Hawaiian coastline and jungle
- Private tropical garden
- Private emerald-tiled pool in a lush tropical setting
- Beautiful outdoor garden shower tucked into the natural surroundings
- Poolside dining and barbecue area

Interior features include:
- Kingsize bed in the center of the house beneath a large skylight. This serves as both a lounge area during the day and a comfortable sleeping spot beneath the stars at night
- Javanese marble floors and walls, with teakwood beam ceilings
- Standard kitchen (minus oven - we provide two induction burners and a convection oven)
- Outdoor shower surrounded by a garden of red ginger (Please note: This is the only shower for this accommodation, no indoor shower)

PLEASE NOTE
Check-in time is from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Any check-ins after 5:00 PM need to be confirmed with our office, and the following after-hours fee will be applied.

~ Between 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, the check-in fee is $55
~ After 10:00 PM, the check-in fee is $85

The Cliff House and its amenities are private. A separate driveway and parking space are available. Guests have access to the eco-retreat facilities, which include the large saltwater pool, hot tub overlooking the ocean, kitchen, and dining area. Guests can also get guidance on what is great to visit by looking through our guidebook in their room or asking for help at the office. Reviews on VRBO are always appreciated!


{ABOUT HALE AKUA}

Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center is an agricultural and wellness education and retreat center located in the lush tropical rainforest of North Shore in Haʻikū, Maui. The land is bathed in ocean trade winds and negative ions from the 150-foot waterfall just below us. The center's buildings are situated along the cliffside of a seven-acre property.

Nestled in a magical and idyllic setting, Hale Akua is thoughtfully designed to provide a natural, supportive environment for groups, families, couples, and individuals to learn, relax, and restore well-being while immersing themselves in an eco-educational experience in Hawaii. Hale Akua offers farm-based and wellness education and experiential learning, accommodations, and organic and seasonal produce from our land.

Accommodations are available for those seeking overnight lodging with the intention of an immersive education and experiential learning experience about farm and wellness. Hale Akua provides agricultural and wellness classes and retreats, as well as serving as a learning center for leadership development programs for visitors, students, and the local community.

We offer an alternative Maui experience compared to the leeward-side resorts and are the perfect midpoint stay for a Road to Hana journey. Farm workshops are offered in organic farming practices, sustainable land management, biodiversity and ecosystem awareness, permaculture design, regenerative agriculture, composting, aquaponics, soil health and conservation, alternative energy, and ecology. The retreat center also offers programs covering a range of Native Hawaiian cultural practices, including but not limited to ho‘oponopono, lomi lomi massage, and mālama ʻāina. Additional offerings include communication training, meditation, and personal development programs. Furthermore, wellness classes and workshops such as yoga, breathwork, meditation, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices are also offered weekly or monthly.

The mission of Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat Center is to provide a beautiful and nurturing environment for experiential learning, healing, rejuvenation, personal growth, and inner peace for all its visitors and students.


Note: Please keep in mind that our center is a rustic compound in the middle of the jungle. We do have dehumidifiers and air purifiers in every room. We are located in a tropical rainforest with many weird and wonderful insect species. We only use natural pesticides and cleaning chemicals on the property. As a result, we occasionally have more animal visitors. These may include geckos, ants, flying cockroaches, centipedes, cane spiders, and mice. We are in their natural habitat, so we will not be able to refund any portion of your stay for these house guests.

Other things to note
The price listed includes cleaning fees and extra coffee, tea, and cream if needed in the room.

Because we are also a certified organic farm, an interactive, in-person course in regenerative agriculture and closed-loop farming is offered to all visiting students. We also provide classes in yoga, hula, communication training, and Lomi Lomi massage if requested. Our massage team includes three highly trained Lomi Lomi practitioners and one instructor who is certified to teach individuals how to give Lomi Lomi massage to their partner. Learning opportunities are available throughout the property and at the office. In addition, to the interactive farm tour, guests can access extended courses in closed-loop farming via QR codes on their phones. These include in-depth modules on black soldier flies, aquaponics, and how aquaponics supports the health of the ocean around Maui by reducing demand for ocean fish—species that are also essential food sources for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, reef fish, and seabirds. Another QR-based course explores high-protein and anti-cancer foods from Oceania, rooted in traditional cultural practices. For those who prefer not to read on their phones, printed copies of all courses ,are available upon request, at the office.
We are also adding a new and fun activity at Hale Akua Garden Farm. Fishing for tilapia from one of our ponds, guided by a staff member, who will also kill the fish and teach you how to prepare it to be cooked. Truly one of the most delicious fish we have ever tasted and that is because of the quality of the food that we feed them.

The solar electric system at Hale Akua currently consists of 200 solar panels, 12 inverters, and 24 solar batteries. Our founder Lori Grace has invested in this system to prevent unnecessary contributions to climate change. This solar electric system will add another two days of electricity, provided there has been an adequate amount of sunlight charge before an electrical outage. We also have 10 Eco-Flow batteries (3kw electricity per room) which can add two to three days of electricity if needed. Learning to live on limited electricity is a wonderful and necessary education for our current climate situation. We would like for all our guests to learn to work together with our staff in these situations.
Large hotels here on Maui that experience an electrical failure do not provide backup power, nor do they offer refunds. As we do not feel responsible for Hawaiian Electric’s failures, there will be an opportunity for education rather than a refund if we have an outage, and our staff will assist you the best they can.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 890 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

3 Night Minimum Stay
*Check-in is from 3pm - 5pm Daily Checkins after 5pm will incur an after-hours check-in fee as follows; From 5PM -10PM, $55 fee. After 10PM, $85 fee.
Maui County Permitted Accommodation: STRH 2017/0003; SUP2 2016/0013; GE-082-926-7968-01; TA-082-926-7968-01

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 0070570002000, TA-082-926-7968-01, GE-082-926-7968-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Cliff House - Stunning Private Home with Ocean View and Pool and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimbely M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

That view!!!

This place is paradise!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaime B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

North shore hideout

Gorgeous location and view. House was built in the 80's and is somewhat dysfunctional in interior design layout. Location is fairly remote and ideal for visitors that don't want to be bothered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay at the Cliff House

We very much enjoyed our time at the Cliff House. This property is beautiful. The lanai overlooks a deep valley with views of the ocean and a waterfall. There are chairs and also a nice hot tub there to enjoy the view. The main house is quite comfortable and well decorated. Our teenage daughters enjoyed the private pool and slept in the gazebo house. The gardens at the cliff house and property or beautiful - like you’re staying in a botanic garden. The property is secluded and quiet. It’s about 20 min to the town of Paia and is on the road to Hana. I highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a unique experience on Maui.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

This place was truly special. I don't know if I have ever been somewhere so beautiful. Unfortunately the wind was pretty bad while we were there, so the hot tub/patio overlooking the cliff was almost unusable. The small pool was very chilly. We used the community pool and hot tub/sauna and it was lovely. Keep in mind the pool house bedroom is quite loud with jungle sounds at night (which is good and bad). The outdoor shower was fun, but it was very not private when it comes to other members of your group seeing you from the kitchen and the little outdoor pool. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shaun S.

Improvements should be made.

Beautiful views but... Cons: Faulty burglar alarm that activated at night. According to the staff, this alarm is activated every week without a known cause. After the alarm, an unidentified person entered the locked property and asked to come inside the house. All plumbing (no running water, no toilet flushing, etc) was turned off for 2 hours without notice. All lights on the decks were dead for the majority of our stay. Stale, old house smell. Due to the daily rate of this rental, we had higher expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mélanie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Endroit paradisiaque

Nous sommes venus pour 2 nuits, 3 adults et 1 adolescent. La villa est superbe. La piscine et le spa privé étaient fantastiques. La vue donne sur la mer et une chute paradisiaque. La cuisine de luxe et tout équipée wow. Même la douche à l’extérieure nous a amusé. Nous avons fait le tour de la ferme avec John. C’était vraiment au dela de nos attente, professionnel et instructif. Situé au début de la route de Hana proche des twins falls. On a merveilleux souvenirs :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience!

Our stay at the Cliff House was wonderful. The property is so beautiful, peaceful, and private. You really have your own, private compound when you stay here! The view of the ocean, sunrise, and waterfall out front are breathtaking. The apt. itself is well appointed with a very comfortable bed and fully-stocked kitchen. The grounds of the entire eco retreat are lovely, and staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and give us an impromptu tour of the organic farm. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique, relaxing place to stay, surrounded by nature. A couple of things to be aware of: (1) there is no stove and no oven, but there are 2 electric, convection burners for cooking that worked well; (2) the water had a moldy smell, so we only used bottled water for cooking and drinking. There is a water cooler in the apt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ericka C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

My husband and I had a wonderful stay here while celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary. The pictures do not do it justice! It is even more beautiful and peaceful in person. One could not ask for a more amazing view and setting. Would go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than Hoped !

Nice change-of-pace from the ordinary - off the beaten path but worth the extra effort !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hale Akua

This is one of the best properties we have ever stayed in., It is even more beautiful than the pictures suggest. For those who love peace and tranquility this is the perfect retreat. We will come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning!!

This is an absolutely gorgeous place! Very quiet and secluded with a zen atmosphere. The perfect place to get away from the crowds. Very romantic
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G.

Perfect Vacation for Two

Nothing was short of amazing at this property. The views were breathtaking and everyone I encountered was amazing and so nice. I would definitely recommend the Cliff House - it's a perfect private paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

I would give 10 stars if available.

My partner and I were blown away when we walked into the Cliff House (we travel a lot, so that's saying something). The waterfall was right outside our patio, in clear view,the vast ocean views, the mountain views. The House was peacefully decorated, lovely, comfortable etc...etc...etc...If you have the opportunity to stay here, don't hesitate. I also can't say enough about the staff they were lovely, so accommodating,gentle and kind. Can you tell yet, WE LOVED IT HERE!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Amazing view, did not dissapoint

This place is amazing. Only drawback is the heat and no air conditioning. But really, who cares about that when you are staying in paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

A MUST FOR ANY MAUI VISITOR!

Our stay at the Cliff House was nothing short of a dream. We came to Maui for our honeymoon and were looking for somewhere romantic, relaxing, and a place to fulfill our adventurous spirits. We stayed here first, a resort in Wailea, and at a rental home in Hana. If I could do it over, we would have stayed at the Cliff House all ten days. The location is the perfect mix of private and relaxing while still being 5 minutes away from amazing hiking and waterfalls. In addition, we were only miles away from a grocery store (we cooked a lot in the amazing kitchen/outdoor gas grill) and numerous resturant options in Haiku or Paia. We without a doubt will return to the breathtaking Cliff House. It truly felt like our home away from home and was the perfect start to our honeymoon and marriage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

The Cliffhouse! More like Romance central!

As the prior reviews have stated, you can not get how absolutely stunning this place is by the pictures. We arrived in the dark, tired, and apprehensive of what to expect. Cindy met us there and showed us what we needed to know. She is so fabulous! Slept in the bedroom cabana! AWESOME!! Woke up and we were just in awe! Walking the grounds, seeing the lily pads in the ponds. The rain, the rainbows, the outside shower! My husband and I had the most romantic getaway of our 15 years together! I can not wait to return to this special place!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible spot you wont beleive

The cliff house was an ultra private spot - very clean, very relaxing, great day/nighttime views from the spa/decks - when you are finished traveling around during the day - there is no better place to come back to, to settle in. Just incredible for anyone looking to get away from the tourist and hotel scene - you will love it - bring your camera, bring your bathing suit - views of the ocean, a waterfall and Haleakula! Will definitely go back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Perfect Honeymoon Spot!

Pictures just don't do this property justice! Absolutely stunning! Perfect for romantic honeymoon, the grounds were so gorgeous that we barely left the place. Very private & secluded, staff was very friendly & helpful. Already planning a return visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

The view will knock your socks off!

My husband and I rented the Cliffhouse for our first 3 nights in Maui to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. We used it as a place to relax, soak in the unimaginable views of the ocean, rainforest below, mountains, and the view of the waterfall right from the deck. We watched the sun come up right in front of us every morning. This is the Maui you dream of, away from resorts, and in the heart of the community. It is TOTALLY private and you feel like you are all alone in the world if you want to. Your OWN pool too! Great restaurants and a wonderful start to the Road to Hana - beat all the traffic coming from the other sides of the island! Perfect for 2 people - wouldn't work for more, as shower, beds, are all in the open. Cindy was magnificent to work with, totally personable and very professional. Couldn't have been better!