Peace of Maui

Small rooms, but a nice common area with kitchen. I loved to chat with the owner, such a cool guy! I definately will return if I’m on Maui again.

We loved this relaxing slice of hospitality. The price was reasonable and check-​in was straightforward. The hosts who live upstairs, Mika and Tammy, were gracious and welcoming. The location is convenient for those needing a central location to reach all parts of Maui, as well as seeing the sunrise at Hale’akala peak.
It was a pleasure to stay here, with its private rooms and keys, Wifi, clean beds and towels, accessible shared shower facilities and bathrooms, and shared kitchen.
I agree that the place does not technically meet the expectation of B&B, with self-​serve oatmeal, nutri-​grain bar, and sealed fruit container. There is hot water boiler for tea and coffee. One can always head over to the local café or breakfast places in Makawao, Maui, like Market Fresh Bistro or Sip me.

Dies war meine Unterkunft für 8 Tage.
Die Preise auf Maui sind ziemlich deftig, deswegen musste ich im ersten Moment schlucken, als ich mein Zimmer für den Übernachtungspreis sah. Zum Glück hatte ich meinen kleinen Koffer mit, der große hätte wirklich nicht reingepasst. Die Doppelzimmer sahen etwas geräumiger aus.
Es ist wirklich sehr sauber und die Gastgeber sind super nett. Aber auch hier dachte ich erst: what the hell ist hier los mit dem Gott-​Gedöns? Es gibt einen kleinen Tisch mit Bibelkram und das Handtuch im WC sagt gerne mal sowas wie «pray often» oder «give thanks».
«Breakfast» war für mich typisch US: Müsliriegel, Instant Oatmeal und ein paar frische Früchte. Aber auch lecker Tee. Also ok, weil’s überall so ist. Die Küche ist voll funktionsfähig, was bei den Essenspreisen auf Maui sehr gut ist, da man sich dann alles selbst zubereiten kann (oder zb. né Fertigpizza in den Ofen schieben).
Lautstärke und Sauberkeit der Badezimmer ist abhängig von den Mitgästen. Ich hatte Zimmer #6 direkt an der Küche, also manchmal schon lauter. Aber ich fand’s auch gut zu wissen, dass da grad jemand ist, mit dem man vielleicht klönen möchte ;)
Parkplätze sind immer vorhanden, die Auffahrt war aber renovierungsbedürftig.
Das Ein– und Auschecken bzw. Bezahlen fand ich schön unkompliziert.
Insgesamt also doch recht angenehm =)

Can’t say what it’s like to stay here in the long term as we only stayed here one night, but after 10 grubby days of beautiful Maui camping it was a treat to have a loooonngg hot shower (2 shared showers available) and to sleep in a real bed. They are one of very few Airbnb rentals on the island that don’t require a 5 – 7 night minimum stay, so for that we were super grateful! Though we didn’t see the owners much, Tammi was a kind host and was quick to get us towels and direct us to the showers when we arrived smellin’ pretty ripe — gotta hand it to anyone who would host our stank! The room was cozy and small, it met our basic needs and then some (was pleasantly surprised the rooms all have mini fridges, which was great for chilling our last night’s bottle of champagne!!). The shared kitchen and living room space was decently sized, clean and well stocked with silverware, some cookware, cups, glasses, etc. plus they put out some fruit, a variety of instant oatmeal, coffee, hot chocolate and tea. The other guests seemed friendly, mature, and mostly kept to themselves which was okay with us.
As a non-​believer I personally found the Christian side of this place slightly overbearing but, hey… to each their own! It didn’t bother me too much or effect our stay there in any real way, but thought it was worth mentioning so it doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone reading this.
My only real complaint is that our Airbnb itinerary specified that our check in time was 1pm but upon our arrival (we’re the type of guests who like to be on time if not early) we found the information on the white board at the self check-​in stated «after 2pm». Wasn’t really that big of an issue aside from the fact that we were sooooo ready to get our nasty selves in a shower and that we had food in the car that we would have liked to have put in the fridge. We ended up driving 4 minutes to Rainbow Park and chilling there in the shade of the trees for the hour until they were ready for us. A slightly frustrating mix up, but shit happens!
All in all it was a pleasant experience and I would stay there again.

This place isn’t really a bed and breakfast. It’s more like an upscale hostel. The room we had was very clean, and small. The shared bathrooms were down the hall. The walls were pretty thin so we could hear neighboring conversations and doors. No air conditioning, although in December we didn’t need it. The breakfast consisted of two packets of instant oatmeal (hope you like strawberries and cream flavor, because that’s all there was), and a single lime. There was also an electric kettle and some instant coffee, tea, and hot chocolate packets.
There was a note instructing us to clean, dry, and put away any dishes we used. We never saw the owners, we got all our information from a whiteboard outside.
Also we could hear some cows outside which was sort of neat.
Overall this place met our basic needs for a clean and convenient place to stay, but to call it a bed and breakfast is a little generous.

Talk about feeling like «coming home»… After a travel nightmare day that had us unexpectedly stopping in up country Maui for the night, we were lucky enough to get the last room at Peace of Maui. Arriving tired and frustrated with no luggage, Tammi (the owner) appears with the warmest of greetings and took such wonderful care of us.
Beautiful place, location, fruit trees, and amazing home-​like accommodations. Would recommend to anyone looking for some off the beaten path Maui. A true find and would love to actually plan a stay to truly enjoy all this place has to offer.

Tammi, the owner is an angel. Smiling and warm, she was the antidote to a horrible travel nightmare.
The property is a beautiful country location. The owners even share fruit grown there at the house.
We had a queen room. Clean and tidy. Shared bath and shower. Comfortable bed. Free wifi.

Sad — our house, here on Maui, had to be tented for termites. HAPPINESS — Staying at Peace of Maui B & B in Haliimaile. Wonderful views, perfect accommodations for 3 adults and a small dog, we got the 2 bdrm cottage, wish we could have stayed longer. Tammi and Mika are delightful! Where else can you have Guava Malasadas delivered to your door — No Where Else! Mahalo

Tammi and Mika are amazing, fun, kind, generous people who’s love for life permeates the residence. If you’re looking for a very clean place to stay and don’t mind a shared kitchen and bathrooms (2 showers, 3^rd one being remodeled, and 3 separate toilets with sinks) then this will suit your needs just fine while on Maui! Think nice hostel with private rooms rather than B&B accommodations. Fresh fruit offered by hosts in the mornings from fruit trees outside, oatmeal and teas. Great wifi! Christian décor is the theme, though I myself am not a Christian I accept others’ beliefs so I wasn’t bothered by this, and after getting to know Tammi and Mika I can say with confidence that they have an open door policy for all ethnicities/​religions/​sexual preference. They create a homey environment welcome to all :)

Need was fine. But ROOSTER alert. We got in late. Rooster woke is up at 5 in the morning. Would not stay here again

Coming from a hectic city life of traffic and busy schedule, Peace of Maui was the perfect spot for me to get away and breathe fresh country air. It was unbelievably quiet at night, which was a nice break from hearing sirens and mopeds on a regular basis. There is a meadow in the backyard where you can take a calming stroll with a gorgeous view of Haleakala. It is located close to the small town of Paia with great places to eat. Overall, I felt a lot of peace and a sense of fullness that boosted me to go back to my regular life!!!

One shower for 7 plus rooms. Hot water is often out. Hosts are unresponsive. Not a bed and breakfast, you will need to bring your own. This is more of an overpriced hostel for older guests with low expectations.

Great place, Wish I could give 4 ½ stars. The only drawback for us, which is actually a plus, is the location: remote, beautiful upcountry, between towns. You’ll need a rental car, or arrange with other guests perhaps drives to towns or the store.
We rented the private cottage: charming, functionally equipped kitchen, private bathroom, TV, and wireless (which worked great). There were some moths that got in at night, and one gecko (they’re common in the islands and are harmless). It’s not a 5 star resort, but a great place for an upcountry escape. We’d go again.
Hawaii is about respect for nature, the people, locals, and the whole interaction. Enjoy the beaches in Paia (less calm waters than Kaanapali but beautiful), eat local fruits and mahi-​mahi, take in the island air, see how beautiful this world is.
The owners are great. I can see some of the comments below having validity. We spent a few great nights in the community living room sharing stories (and local Maui Coconut Porter beer) with some of the guests who’d been on yoga/​spiritual retreats in the area. Do your research and be grateful to get to Maui. Such a beautiful spot on the planet. It does stay with you. Mahalo

Now, This ‘bed and breakfast’ was full of surprises. Let me start with the pros. Close to paia– 12 min drive– good place to eat. Close to hookipa– good for surfers. Also turtles are easy to spot at the beaches close to peace of Maui. Great view from house. 15 min from airport. Relaxed feel.
Getting to the cons– was surprised at how small our room was, at how twenty ppl could be living in seven adjoining small rooms with no functional shower! Yes, the owners allowed us to use their shower upstairs (had to brave couple dogs and cats) but even that bathtub was getting clogged — by clogged I mean halfway to the knees! The shower downstairs had apparently been broken for a week but I did not see a plumber in our four day stay. There is mention of jacuzzi hours in the room, but jacuzzi seems to be broken since 2013.
Each time u turn a corner in the house u meet a new person, there is no room for privacy. Sleeping before 10 pm and sleeping past 630 am is next to impossible, unless u have Bose’s best noise canceling headphones. The door to the house is never locked. This place is for someone who is on a tight budget, and who has lived in hostels prior.
The breakfast part alludes to the coffee machine, toaster, fridge and microwave. They have oatmeal and cocoa packets, and fruit. Certainly not my idea of breakfast at a B and B, while on vacation in Maui!
The owners are very sweet, god fearing but unfortunately that cannot make up for all the fixable glitches. The place was very clean, despite the large number of occupants. I think having two or three functional showers downstairs will make peace of Maui more enjoyable.
My apologies for the frank review but I think customers need to know what they shud expect. We will not return here. Certainly not a bed and breakfast by any stretch of imagination!

To place was clean, fun, relaxing and simple. It’s more of a hostel than a hotel, but you won’t mind. Bathroom was clean. Bed was comfortable. The other people there were respectful of our desire to sleep and still had a good time. The owners were lovely. No problems at all.
If you want something fancy this place isn’t for you, but if you just want a decent place to rest your head, this is it.

This is my first review on Unilocal and given how nice the owners are I hate to say that I wouldn’t stay here again for a handful of pretty fixable issues.
My sister and I stayed here for a week, and while the beds are comfortable and the price is right, good luck sleeping in past 6:30. Other guests seem to wake up super early, are really loud and there is zero sound suppression provided by the walls.
There was no clear way of exchanging towels, my sister ended up taking a clean one from a vacant room.
One shower (a very nice one) and two bathrooms for more than a dozen guests at a time is silly.
Also, it’s not really a BnB, more like a hostel, which is ok if that was what I expected it to be.

honestly it’s a very homey place and all and definitely great for a traveler on a budget. however it is extremely small, concrete floors, and the walls may as well be made out of tissue paper. it is so loud. and they call it a bed and breakfast but there really is no breakfast at all. you must eat out for every meal. they do have a community kitchen but no trash is changed in the bedrooms and the rooms are big enough to fit a bed and that is it. there was only one shower operating for 20 people. they also have a lot of bibles and Christian items around, all over the place. it had friendly owners though and lots of pets which I liked and they really try to introduce you to the maui culture.

Tammy and Mika are great hosts. My father stays here with me periodically after undergoing procedures off island, and it is a wonderful place to recover.
Imagine – driving through thick vegetation and emerging on a ridgeline where you can look to your West and see a sweeping view of the ocean, and to your east, a view of Haleakalā. This is Hali’imaile, and this is paradise.
The hostel is essentially the bottom story of Tammy and Mika’s house with rooms to the left and right off a long corridor, with a full, clean kitchen. Tammy, Mika or somebody else in their family is always upstairs for when we’ve needed anything.
As a bonus, the Hali’imaile General Store, a pretty classy farm-​to-​fork restaurant, is a two minute drive away. Pukalani and Makawao are each about 10 minutes away.
I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels, and what differentiates Peace of Maui from your standard H.I. or A.Y.H. hostel is the cleanliness of the rooms and the hospitality. There are no frills, just clean, comfortable bedrooms, and very attentive hosts.
There are ceiling fans in the room and there’s a gentle cross-​breeze if you open your window. As far as Maui’s microclimates go, the Hali’imaile area is as close to perfection in paradise as you can get: gentle breeze, and sunny, with passing showers every few hours that keep everything green.
The clientele that frequent Peace of Maui are a mixture of local and international. On my last stay there, I talked to a local surfer and to a French couple on holiday.
There’s no better place to stay for the price, in my opinion.

My favorite place to stay in Maui! Clean, friendly and peaceful! Stunning view of Haleakala volcano and pineapple fields. You can’t find a better place to stay upcountry, can’t recommend enough!

I made a reservation online and had some difficulty booking two rooms for 4 people. I placed a note in the comments section of what I was specifically looking for with my contact info. I received a confirmation and I thought we were all good. The day we landed on the island (while in flight) I received a message about my request for two rooms for 4 people. They hoped I had only wanted one room for 2 people because they were sold out.
I was very upset. I certainly had some fault in that I did not double check my confirmation or check verbally with them but I felt that checking in with me THE DAY OF was wrong as well. I asked if they could help me find another location and they said they could not as they were a small business. ??? — so much for customer service.
We quickly started making calls and despite spring break, we ended up finding other arrangements. When I called back to let them know we would not be using that one room as we wanted to keep our party intact, the owner was very rude and disrespectful and informed me that I would be charged for the room if they could not re-​rent it. I understand there is a policy in place but I did not appreciate her coarse and blunt delivery as well as not taking ANY responsibility whatsoever for not following up on my request for two rooms for 4 people. Her delivery was so inappropriate that rather than verbally annihilate her, I hung up. She later called and left a message that she had re-​rented the room and did not appreciate my act of hanging up.
Kindness goes a long way. If you book here, call and double check, especially if you need more than one room.

I would stay here again for sure. If you love the country and you are looking to be in a quiet place with some grass and just a bit outside the hustle and bustle of town then this is your spot. The owners are super, super friendly and kind and generous and honest and wonderful and they live right upstairs if you need anything. While I wasn’t really interested in meeting other people, the others who were staying there when I was there were very, very nice and friendly.
The bathrooms are super clean, the kitchen has everything you need and it feels cozy and protected. You can feel that it is blessed and protected by God and the forces of Love and I greatly appreciate every little piece of art on the walls and little odds and ends that make this feel like a home away from home.
I’d stay here for sure if I were you.
Aloha ~ Derek
November 2013