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Unique Cute HAIKU SURF HOUSE+COTTAGE located in Haiku, Maui. 2 min walk to local coffee shop.

09/09/2023

MAUI PADDLE OUT ❤️ // the island ways of showing love and support is beyond amazing and beautiful 🌺❤️One of the largest paddle outs and flower drop ever in support and remembrance of Lahaina and Kula. Captured beautifully by

28/08/2023

Hali’imaile General store - one of our favorite restaurants upcountry and one that we highly recommend to our guests is temporarily closing for Sept/ Oct. The absence of visitors on island is taking a toll…. I am so sad for the owners and their employees and how their families will be effected during this time… We hope and pray tourism picks up so they can reopen come November….🙏💔

* Update 10/10/23 we are open! Aloha. It is with heavy hearts we have made the decision to temporarily close and hope to reopen just as soon as we possibly can. Our restaurant has long thrived on the synergy of tourism and the unwavering support of our local community. However, with the absence of visitors and the shared desire of locals to mend and assist their loved ones, we believe this respite is essential for collective recovery. Rest assured, we shall return with renewed vitality and eagerly anticipate reuniting with each and every one of you in the shortest time possible. Our restaurant in Wailea, , will remain open and welcomes you to come visit for lunch, happy hour or dinner.
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26/08/2023

Plan to visit this wonderful business and animals when you stay with us! So many adventures to be had on Maui! The goats await!! Baaaaaaa….

16/08/2023

MAUI IS OPEN // PLEASE SHARE!! the rest of Maui truly needs you. As stated by Maui Mayor and the Hawaii Governor, West Maui is closed but the rest of Maui is open and welcoming “kind and patient” visitors. (Reference recent press conference on Aug 14th mauinow FB page) The Hawaii governor states they only have support and relief for the people and businesses effected in the fire area. There is no support for the rest of the island that now is impacted by no tourism. That means we must speak up and take care of ourselves and our island Ohana….

The media and news is not sharing this point of view at all. I do not want to start controversy or conversation one way or the other. It is my heart and sadness that I am sharing with you. What has happened in west Maui is truly devastating and this is not taking away from any of that, however we also need to let people know that the impact is far greater that what is being shared on media.

To put things in perspective: our home is an hour away from the fire area and on the opposite side of the island from the effected area. This is similar to if there was a fire, flood, tornado etc that effected a town an hour from your home. It is truly sad and devastating. But your home has not been effected and life still has to go on. That is happening on Maui now. Daily life continues for the rest of the island, people have to go work and continue to pay bills to support our families and surrounding communities. If you know anything about Hawaii it is driven by tourism, it is very expensive to live on island and those that do live on island are one paycheck away from poverty in most cases. This is the island lifestyle that we don’t talk about.

Unfortunately the impacts from the fire and the information in the media is being felt island wide now. Our north shore property has a permitted vacation rental on it and supports our cleaners families and managers family and the surrounding towns and businesses that rely on our visitors to stay open and support their families. We are all connected on our island. I am not referencing or focused on my family, this is not about me. My concern in writing this is the growing reality and sadness for all those families that our home supports on island- our “island Ohana”. Their income comes solely from hosting visitors in our home. The local coffee shop and small family grocery that is usually fully packed by visitors staying in our community and the shops and restaurants in our town and surrounding towns which our neighbors and friends own are half empty. In the past 7 days we have had more than half our reservations cancel in our homes now thru December when we are usually fully booked and everyday, every hour there are more and more cancelations. It’s like the Covid days have returned and we are no longer in control of our future. However this time there is no support in place for families, businesses and communities not effected by the fires. Many families and businesses have already exhausted their raining day savings and taken loans out to reopen after Covid. I am truly worried for our families and the small communities on island that I know this is effecting now and long term. We must get the word out that Maui needs more than support for the fire areas. We need visitors to keep coming to the rest of the island that relies solely on tourism to survive daily or there will be a mass exit off island as businesses shut down and people go bankrupt. Please help get the word out, before it’s too late. We welcome you to stay with us, support the island communities by eating in our family run restaurants, shop in our stores and visit our local businesses, volunteer if you like, but just come with compassion and kindness as we welcome you to our home with love, gratitude and the islands spirit of Aloha. ❤️

11/08/2023

MAUI UPDATE: it has only been 48 hours, but it feels like forever… I understand it is hard to get all the correct info of what is actually happening on Maui from the mainland. The media and news are not good forms of correct information. Mauicounty.gov is the only place that has the correct info and listening to their press conferences. This was a very informative press conference from Maui government directly with everything you need to know today on the status of Maui. ❤️ .

18/07/2023

They say a storm is brewing?! Luckily our little piece of paradise is in the perfect spot on the north shore to be sheltered from most storms that pass thru the islands. So we just sit and wait to see what tropical storm Calvin entails. With storms we can see heavy rains, flash flooding on island, gusts of winds, power and internet outages from downed trees. However many times the storm passes by the big island of Hawaii first (which protects all the other islands) which causes the storm to lose power and typically change course out into the ocean away from the rest of the islands. And usually on Maui we are left with blue skies, high surf, no wind, warmer temps because of no wind and little rain as the storm sucks it all up and takes it out to sea with it! Therefore we send prayers to those on the big island as you protect the other islands from the storm ahead! 🙏❤️🌺🌊.

06/04/2023

Vacations should consist of adventures and relaxation. Which is why we make sure you have a comfortable bed to sleep in after a long day of exploring the islands!

09/02/2023

Always fun in the sun at the beach… this is Baby Beach in Paia. (There is a baby beach in Lahaina too) It has an outer reef that protects the beach from waves making it a perfect family beach. Best time to visit is in the morning to early afternoon before the wind picks up which is almost every afternoon on the north shore.

06/10/2022

Imagine waking up to this view… with the tropical breeze and sunshine inviting you to get up and explore the beauty of the island! .

15/09/2022

ISLAND SUNSETS // every time you take a chance to just sit and watch an island sunset, it helps you appreciate the simple beauty in life that surrounds us every day.

06/08/2022

CAN YOU FIND THE HONU? // Hookipa beach is known as a resting place of the Hawaiian sea turtle. At dusk you can see an abundance of HONU (turtles) coming up onto the beach. From a distance it can look like a bunch of boulders on the beach but in reality the majority of them are turtles. The HONU are a protected endangered animal so please following the rules and signage at the beach when viewing these magnificent creatures of sea and land.

31/07/2022

COZY UP // after a day of adventuring relax in our cottage living room while you decide what the rest of your vaca entails. We have lots of info in our cottage handbook on things to do in the area and also guide books and magazines on the coffee table of all things maui.

25/07/2022

THE BACK PORCH // colorful and inviting to sit back relax and enjoy the tropical breeze and sounds around you!

13/07/2022

SUMMERTIME SURF // small kine waves they say but it doesn’t stop my boys from having fun!

17/06/2022

Our cottage might be small at only 600 sq feet but the layout and design make you fall in love with how creative you can be with making the most of the space within it! We find it’s the perfect space for a couple on their honeymoon or a small family looking for a quiet relaxing getaway.

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Thankful for sunsets and the beauty of Maui! The island surroundings remind me to be grateful for the simple things that are right in front of me. Life is good! #bethankful #islandlife #maui #sunsets #mauisunset #palmtrees #vacation #livelikealocal #grateful #lifeisgood

DONUTS // shout out to celebrate T KOMODA’S store and bakery’s 105th anniversary in Makawao. One of the only mom and pop shops left on the block. It is no ordinary store… Founder Takezo Komoda opened the store in 1916 selling mostly sandwiches on their homemade bread, saimin and doughnuts to local cowboys and plantation workers. In 1947, they evolved into the beloved bakery and general store they are famous for today. When you think of Makawao town you can’t help but think of Komoda's. Komoda's is loved and cherished by our community and known for selling the best stick donuts ever, the cream puffs are to die for and the guava malasadas wow… we love their fresh rolls and always celebrate our birthdays with a chantilly cake as well! Cheers to 105 years and wishes that KOMODA’S legacy lives on for many more years to come. #bestdonutsever #105years #komoda #makawaotown #maui

HAPPY NEW YEAR from our ohana to yours… CHEERS to 2022! Maui is still waiting for midnight as the rest of the world celebrates! Nothing like being on Hawaiian time around here! Lol . . . . #happynewyear #paradise #thelasttocelebratenewyears #hawaiiantime #2022

ISLAND LIVING ~ YARD WORK // every quarter I spend a day cutting my yard back to reign all my plants and trees back in. It’s amazing on our north shore of Maui that we don’t have watering systems… we usually get enough rain annually for our yards to grow organically and naturally… the only problem is if you put it in the ground and it takes off… it will grow like a weed and take over if your not careful! Sometimes it feels like Jumanji around here!. . . . . . . . #yard #mauiliving #islandlife #tropical #naturallandscapes #rainforest #northshore #livelikealocal #whenplantsattack #landscaping #mauilife #haiku #thisismylife #itgrowsback

BLACK ROCK // if your looking for the adrenaline rush of cliff jumping while your in Maui, you’ll enjoy this easy to access spot in front of the Sheraton at Black Rock in Kaanapali. And all your friends and family can video you from the beach to prove you didn’t chicken out! . Important: Jump at your own risk, do not try anything beyond your skill or comfort level. Cliff jumping can be very dangerous and people do get very hurt. Sea levels and natural cliff formations can change over time. We are not saying this is a safe activity. We recommend you do your own due diligence and you understand the risks involved before jumping off. . . . . . . . . #mauivacation #cliffjumping #mauioceanactivities #blackrockmaui #mauifun #sheratonblackrock #rockjumping #mauiadventures #thingstodomaui #adrenaline #mauibeaches

TARP SURFING GROMS // This is what the Maui local kids do on Thanksgiving break when they are not out surfing the ocean... but you can pretend to be like a local Maui kid too at home! Just get yourself a large tarp, something to weight the edge down like rocks or a piece of wood. 2 people to hold the tarp while 1 person rides a skateboard thru the barrel! And that is what it feels like to ride the inside of a wave... land surfing at its finest!! Happy Thanksgiving week all! ~living like a local at Haiku Surf Property #surfing #surfinggroms #kidstodo #haikusurfproperty #thanksgivingbreak #mauilife #livinglikealocal #tarpsurfing

HAVE YOU EVER PEELED AN AVOCADO? Avocado season has started on our property and our favorite ones are these bright green ones that are seriously delicious and addicting!! There are more than we can eat that fall from the our tree daily. You wait just a day or two till they get soft to the touch, then you literally just PEEL THE SKIN OFF and eat it!! They don’t get fresher than this!!! I personally like my own avocado half with a little lime and salty chips... mmm so good! #haikusurfproperty #avocado #peelandeat #avolove #mauivacation #liveofftheland #haikusurfhouse #haikusurfcottage

FENCE MURAL // Part 2, main design complete. As a creator I always know when my work is complete, it’s a feeling, an emotion inside that is satisfaction. Today, I had my first go round with the final design but was not happy with the door so I scratched that and painted some more, now I like the door and added some surf and boogie board detail... but it’s still missing something. But I am not ready yet... I have to stare at it, walk by it, look at it in different angles till it comes to me... the perfect ending to make this pop. I will know when it’s done... but not quite yet. So enjoy it in this still moment, but know there is still more to come! #haikusurfcottage #amyvaraindesign #amyvarainprojects #notdoneyet #itsafeeling #thestruggleisreal #youjustknow

FENCE MURAL // Part 1, half way done. Had to wrap it up due to rainbows 🌈 & rain clouds 🌧 ... hoping to finish tomorrow and share part 2 for the completed mural project! Enjoy (and yes I had coffee today but no I don’t work this fast in real life... it’s more like 4 hours!!) #haikusurfcottage #amyvaraindesign #amyvarainprojects #vacationrentalmaui

Haiku Surf Cottage & House - Labor of Love - Before & After

NEWS FLASH...Our property was not always as you see it today. Let’s take a step back 5 years ago.... Imagine our property as this once run down, boarded up abandoned cane house and cottage engulfed in overgrown cane grass that was frowned upon by the neighbors. Our realtor wouldn’t even walk the property with us when we first asked to look at it! The front house was a real shack or what was called a complete teardown. Then there was this small pathway that led thru 6 foot cane grass back to the lower house, you couldn’t see one house from the other. Each home came with a pungent smell and plenty of cleanup that would send most people running.... but not us. We came with an open mind and luckily could see a glimpse of potential to take on this project we would eventually call home. We came in and brought this property back to life with lots and I mean lots of love and TLC. Every where you look on the property we have worked tirelessly over the last 5 years to bring out the best of our land and homes. We left no wall untouched as we remodeled both homes to their original forms. We hand worked our yards to bring them into control, remove all debris and slowly adding tropical foliage back in. Every plant you see we planted, every fence you see we built, and almost all the furniture and decor in the home and cottage was handmade by Amy. It is an ongoing project and Labor of Love that is forever evolving. You won’t find another property like it anywhere and we love that uniqueness that we are able to share with our guests. Watch this video of never before shared footage of our property before & after!

Experience what it is like to walk around our Haiku Surf Property, we welcome you to be our Maui guests in our Haiku Surf Cottage or Haiku Surf House one day soon! Aloha ~ Amy & Joel

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