We are a permitted bed & breakfast, permit # BBPH 2012/0003. Beautiful bamboo home in upcountry tropical Haiku, 5 min. from Hookipa Beach, windsurf capital of the world & turtle sanctuary. Mostly quiet Christian refuge where the locals live! (Some wild roosters crowing, neighbors' cars passing, and occasional barking of dogs.) Our rooms are unique and inviting with their high, bamboo-studded ceilings and tropical bamboo woven walls that make you feel like you are truly on a Hawaiian vacation! The 2 private rooms can be rented together for groups and families, or separately for couples. We also have a fold-out twin bed for an extra guest. Our rooms are supplied with linens, towels, beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, iron, blow dryer, shower cap, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, after-sun lotion, insect repellant, lawn games, dishes, cookware, silverware, utensils, microwave, fridge, coffemaker, kettle, toaster, hotplate, filtered water, composter, outdoor grill. Self-serve breakfast items include island coffee, island teas, hot chocolate, oatmeal, waffles, rice, almond milk, cereal, bread, butter, jelly, pancake mix, local fruit juices, and fruits from my yard. I also bake a banana bread that you will hopefully get to taste! I live in this home, but you have your own private space, entry, lanai, and carport. I am a local girl born and raised right on this property. I would love to answer any questions you have about our island, and recommend places to see and things to do. If you like, I would love to pray and fellowship with you, as God leads. Haiku is the neighborhood I grew up in. I love it! It is a small but growing community with still a lot of the old local families I know, and a lot of new neighbors moving in. We have a variety of restaurants from Japanese and Thai to American, Hawaiian, Vegetarian, Mexican, food trucks with Indian and Mediterranean food, and a Kombucha Bar with raw foods! There is a grocery store, a post office, hardware store, thrift shop, gift shop, pet shop, coffee shop, hair and nail salon, fitness center, massage. We are the home of Haleakala Bike Company, where you can ride a bike down from Haleakala Crater back to Haiku. Another popular activity here is to watch the sunrise over Haleakala Crater. This is a good location to do that from. It is about a 1 1/2 hr. drive up to the crater, but allow 2 hours for traffic. So you will be setting your alarm to wake up about 3:30 am! A new rule has just been enforced, and you need to make a reservation ahead of time to see the sunrise! Only 150 cars are allowed in each morning, and it is already booked up! Make your reservations now! Haiku is on the tropical side of the island, which means beautiful rainbows, flowers and plants, green grass, fruit trees, and cool tradewinds. It is 5 minutes away from beautiful beaches and surf spots, yet away from the tourist traps on Maui! Don't forget to hang with the 50+ turtles that swim to shore at sunset, 5 min. away! Twin Falls with its beautiful waterfalls and pools is less than 15 min. away, if you like to hike. The famous Jaws where surfers ride 30' waves is just 10 min. away! If you love to shop, Paia & Makawao towns are filled with interesting shops, art galleries, and restaurants, and just minutes away from Haiku. Come stay in Haiku, and be among the locals to experience the real Hawaii!! There is a local bus transit a few minutes away from our home that will take you to every town on the island. However, we recommend you rent a car to save time, and to get to those places the bus does not go. When you make your request, please tell me about yourself, and who is coming with you (husband, wife, child and age). Also, please tell me your travel times so I know your check-in and check-out times. Mahalo!