North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea

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Two lounge chairs facing a view of the ocean with a rainbow.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view.
A residential area with a paved driveway, palm trees, and a white building with a balcony.
A room with a table, a potted orchid, a framed picture, a small wooden box, and a wall socket.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kuau Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Paia, HI
  • Place, Paia Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mantokuji Soto Zen Temple of Maui
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuau Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Paia

Located in Paia, this cottage is by the ocean. Haleakala Bike Company and Regal Maui Mall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit One Love Farmers Market and Haliʻimaile Farmer's Market. Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center and Maui Gold Pineapple Farm are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Map
Paia, HI

What's nearby

  • Paia Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mantokuji Soto Zen Temple of Maui - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kuau Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lower Paia Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kaanapali Beach - 50 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Kahului, HI (OGG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama's Fish House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thai Mee Up - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Paia Fish Market Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Flatbread Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Milagros Food Co. - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea on 14 Sept 2027 start from AU$3,709, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is North Shore Ocean-View Garden Cottage near Paia – Maui by the Sea located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Paia Bay and Mantokuji Soto Zen Temple of Maui. Kuau Bay Beach and Lower Paia Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our favorite VRBO stay ever. The cottage is so comfy and Valerie and Craig and the most amazing hosts. Meeting them was truly the cherry on top to an already perfect stay! Wonderful views and everything you could possibly need. Hope we can come back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you Jamie and Andrew it was a pleasure meeting you and share about our common passions. Guests like you make hosting all worth while. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our cottage and your stay on the island. Please come back. Aloha!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a marvelous stay at Valerie’s cottage for a week. Everything was clean and comfortable and the location was close to what we wanted to do. She provided a generous variety of snacks and was readily available for communication. Just a minute’s walk away is a small beach where turtles come to rest. We highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Im so happy you enjoyed your stay in our cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you. I hope you will get to see the crater erupt on the Big Island. Aloha, Valérie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay. Several restaurants and beaches nearby. Beautiful property and very accommodating host. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paia vacation

Beautiful location wonderful host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible lanai ocean views, tropical flora and fauna. Walking a short way to the beachfront lawn and watching the sunset and ocean life was wonderful. Valerie and Craig could not have been more hospitable. This is a great find near Paia! Charming cottage, great kitchen and views from the bedroom were all pluses.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Paia location with beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the north shore, close to Hana highway and Haleakala. Excellent communication from Valerie. Tuttle on nearby beach were fun to see
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maui Nov 2024

Lovley cottage in a great location. Had a great time staying there.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay. Amazing deck with view of the ocean

Loved having meals on the private deck. Excellent communication and great overall place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2020
Preston it was a pleasure having you stay in our cottage and share your surfing adventures of the day with us. I am glad you took the time to pick and squeeze our oranges for your breakfasts. Sorry the avocados took so long to ripen. In hope of hosting you again, Aloha.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valerie’s cottage is very well kept and furnished. Rarely do we fun a good sharp knife and cutting board in a rental kitchen! Our hosts were attentive and very helpful. The views are outstanding.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We had a great time at the Maui by the sea cottage. Everything was great and the cottage was very awesome and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location for a perfect honeymoon!

We absolutely loved staying at Maui by the Sea. Everything about the property was perfect. Valerie and Craig were wonderful hosts. We loved getting to know them.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are so happy it was the perfect place for you. And we hope to see you again with your family. Aloha, Craig and Valerie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best cottage getaway in Maui!

We loved our stay here! Perfect location I’m Maui to do so many of the things we wanted! Valarie & Craig live on the property too which we didn’t know but wasn’t a problem at all! They were so nice & let us eat all the oranges off their trees that we wanted :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views! Perfect stay for a couple.

I found the place even better than photos! Road noise was no issue. We really enjoyed the deck off the unit and its amazing views of the ocean. Valerie was a great host.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mesmerizing location

We had a wonderful time at Maui by the Sea. Great location to Paia, the road to Hana, and numerous beaches. Relaxing views and a great place to unwind. Valerie and Craig were exceptionally welcoming and supportive. You could not pick a better place in Maui.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2021
Thanks Diana and Patrick for choosing our cottage. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope to see you again. Aloha, Valerie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We loved every minute of Maui and this location was perfect for our trip. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paia magic

Wonderful little cottage - perfect for us two. Location is great for cyclists and kiters like us . Stunning ocean views. Wonderful hosts. Everything you need in this well equipped place in paradise. 5 Stars all around.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paia

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maui By The Sea

I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to stay. The ocean in front of you. The beautiful beaches and so close to downtown Paia. Everything about this was excellent. The owner of the property was so helpful and nice. She and her husband are locals and are right on the property so that was also very helpful. A beautiful little getaway that was perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property exceeds every expectation. My partner and I were utterly spoiled staying here. Valerie Craig made us feel at home with this amazing accommodation, which served as our private nirvana during our stay on Maui. The property's fruits were delicious, and the ocean view made us want to stay for the duration of our trip. We had many lovely BBQ meals on the balcony. We truly felt like we hit the jackpot by staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage for your vacation in Paia

Loved our stay! Especially the view of the ocean from the bed and deck, the full sized kitchen, BBQ and covered deck enabled us to prepare our own meals nightly. Hosts are very helpful, generous and kind. Excellent location for enjoying Mama's Fish House and Paia town. The only complaint our entire stay is we found the mattress too soft for our preference. The ocean view seating in the front the property is spectacular! We would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are blessed with a great view. And the cottage having a covered lanai allows our guests to enjoy every meal outdoor, rain or shine. This week, we are having a guest who brought with him his memory foam padding just in case the mattress would be too firm for him. And he has been using it!!! We wish we could have the universal mattress to please everyone. For this reason each time we buy a new mattress we have to choose one that is neither too firm nor too soft. Aloha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage and delightful hosts!

Valerie and Craig (owners) have raised the “host” bar; they both truly embrace the meaning of “Aloha.” The property and cottage are very well maintained with all the comforts of home. Now, let’s talk view- Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! It was a relaxing week of fun, excellent food, conversation and at day’s end it was a joy to return to “Maui by the Sea.” Truly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Above our expectations

My wife and I spent 2 weeks in March 2011 at Maui by The Sea. It was a wonderful time. The house is really well decorated & perfectly equipped. Every detail has been looked after and we just found ourselves almost better than at home...It was really hard to leave, although we feel privileged to be living in a beautiful city like Barcelona (Spain). The view is astonishing, the privacy complete, the location just perfect. Thanks for the great experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Gilles and Eva, we are so happy you had a wonderful time. Come back soon! Aloha, Craig and Valerie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An amazing, relaxing and truly Hawaiian experience

Valerie and Craig are the ultimate hosts! This beautiful ocean view cottage was exactly what we were looking for when we decided to stay in Paia. Both were available and willing to offer advice or ask if we needed anything. The cottage was well stocked with all the conveniences of home and the attention to little touches did not go unnoticed. We did not want to leave! We will be back. Thank you for sharing your amazing home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much. We hope to see you soon and for a longer stay. Aloha!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage in Paia with a view

Valerie's cottage overlooks a beautiful topical oasis and full ocean view. The cottage was tastefully designed and just the right size for two. There were views from every window and a wonderful deck to enjoy our home made meals. The location was perfect to easily get to town, beaches, wonderful restaurants, and all that the North Shore has to offer. Although, it was hard to venture out as I could have stayed the whole vacation right there at the cottage. Valerie and Craig were also very helpful and a joy to know. We are already looking at our calendar to plan a return trip. Mahalo to our wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2022
Thank you for the great review. We are so glad you liked our cottage and property. And it was so nice to meet you both and Lilly. We hope to see you soon.
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