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Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches

Paia vacation home with kitchen

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A two-story house with a green exterior, a front porch with a swing chair, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
A cozy room with a sofa, two lamps, a window with blinds, and a decorative wall piece.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom46 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Paia, HI
  • Place, Paia Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuau Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoʻokipa Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Paia

In Paia .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Paia Bay and Kuau Bay Beach. Mantokuji Soto Zen Temple of Maui and Lower Paia Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paia Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kuau Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mantokuji Soto Zen Temple of Maui - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hoʻokipa Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lower Paia Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama's Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Paia Fish Market Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Flatbread Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Minit Stop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Milagros Food Co. - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches

This unique and romantic two story, one bedroom house is nestled in a mango tree. The house is an A-frame structure with high ceilings and skylights making it bright and airy. It is located less than a mile from the bohemian town of Paia and ALL of the North Shore beaches. The closest beach access is Kuau Beach, Kuau point, three blocks, and Hookipa Beach less than a mile.
The second floor bedroom has a queen size bed with French doors that open up to the private lanai and a window AC unit.The main floor has a living area with a full size futon/couch, a full kitchen and a marble tile bathroom with a jetted tub and shower combination. You can see just a small sliver of ocean from the second floor lanai, but we do not call it an ocean view. There is a patio just outside the house, with an outdoor grill, outdoor shower to remove the sand from your day at the beach and your own private parking area.

If you have a larger group, our Green Turtle House is on the same property and can be rented as a two bedroom house. Please see listing: VRBO #720946

We are a certified vacation rental permit #2017/0001.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 495 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

If this is your first time visiting Hawaii, please know that some insects and geckos may find their way into the house. They are a part of island livi

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-044-907-5200-01, TA-044-907-5200-01, 2260100060000

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.5 mi (14-min drive) away from the Kahului Airport (OGG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Kuau Bay Beach and 1.6 mi (6-min drive) from Hoʻokipa Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches to downtown Paia?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Kuau.

Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and cottage are excellent. We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is in a very quiet location with a big tree for shady outside dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house, warm welcome, safe location, easy stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Gingerbread House!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed this home with its charm and accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a great stay! Awesome relaxing place
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a lovely stay at the spacious gingerbread house for a week. It was a great location very close to beautiful tide pools and fun town of Paia. Highly recommend this spot for a Maui vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Gingerbread house

Maui is so wonderful!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surf

Great property that’s close to everything around. Nice owner and the privacy was nice.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Spot in Paia

Charming cottage in a quiet neighborhood just a short drive to downtown Paia.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Close to Paia town and hookipa beach.

Great property located in a quiet part of Paia minutes to Hookipa Beach. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Paia!

We loved our stay in Paia! The house was wonderful, clean, comfortable and a great location. Really close to a couple nice beaches and a short drive to town. Pro tip… have coffee on the balcony up stairs in the morning. There are a bunch of little geckos hanging out in the morning sunshine. 10/10 could come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cute place a short walk from the beach

Airy cottage with a cool layout. Fall asleep to the sound of the surf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gingerbread house

Perfect for a small group. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Romantic Cottage

Very nice place in a convenient location away from the touristy side. We stayed in February for a little over a week and loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Everything was absolutely perfect! Great location, easy to get to anywhere on the island! Feels secluded but you can walk to the closest public beach within 6 minutes! We had an amazing stay at the cute Gingerbread House in Paia Town! ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in Paradise

My partner and I said “this place is so cute!” more times than I can count. The house was super clean and the hosts made sure we had everything we needed. We loved having laundry access and a full kitchen! The Lanai was one of our favorite features. The guidebook was an amazing resource as well!We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very kind. There was a binder with so much information about the area that was truly helpful. We were not too far out of Paia where we were able to walk to town, one of the beaches, and the Kuau store.The house was the perfect size for our family. It was in a quiet area as well. The laundry was a welcome as we spent 2 weeks in Hawaii. We did not need anything at the house but did have a question and was promptly responded to.We even loved the Geckos. Many times we sat on the deck, relaxing, and had no problems.The light switches were all labeled so we didn’t have to struggle with that!Thank you a wonderful and memorable time!
The homey house at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the edge of Paia, about a block off the highway nestled at the base of a beautiful mango tree. Faint traffic noise from lanai, some normal residential sounds such as house being built next door. Did not bother us a bit. Very quiet at night. Comfortable queen sized bed upstairs. Plenty of space for two people, and really a nice little place. Compact but complete kitchen. Guest book a bit outdated (no access to Tavares beach from highway, no screen in upstairs French doors, and most of historic Lahaina is gone now after the 2023 fire, or with restricted areas). Despite notes in the house about bugs, we didn’t see a single ant or gnat. Poni was immediately responsive to any questions or issues. It’s a great house!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with privacy

Even though Maui is so expensive that most people do not own acreage ......the way the home was situated and gardened made it both beautiful and private at the same time. It was very close to the beach and also to Paia town. It had an upper deck and a lower covered porch so plenty of outdoor areas to relax or eat. Was the perfect space for two adults and a child.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best place to stay!!

The Gingerbread House was the best place for two sisters to enjoy a wonderful Maui experience. The place was adorable, clean and comfortable, equipped with everything vacationers would need to feel right at home. The central location was perfect so that we could travel the entire island without too much drive time. Enjoying evening hot tub soaks was an added bonus. We appreciated the tips and local insights in the notebook provided and took full advantage of each recommendation. Host, Poni, checked in with us even though we already had everything we needed. Would highly recommend to anyone who is comfortable with stairs and would definitely stay here again if visiting Maui in the future. Thanks again for making our dream visit a reality!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charming, comfortable house, well-located for adventures.

My husband and I spent a delightful 4 nights at Gingerbread House. It's romantic, cute and cozy. The bathroom, located downstairs from the loft bedroom, has a luxurious open feel to it. We enjoyed the ocean breezes which waft through the large screened doors from the upper deck. It was great to be provided with everything we needed for a perfect beach day: chairs, snorkel gear, umbrella, towels, etc. The location is perfect for trips to the volcana and Hana highway. Just a few minor issues--the kitchen cooking supplies are in fair condition, making it difficult to cook a simple meal. The house is off the road and quiet, but there is a lot of traffic on the roads right around the house and it is not a particularly pleasant walk into Paia.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charmingly Perfect Gingerbread House

My grandkids were born on the island, so I've had many occasions to visit Maui over the years. I love the north shore and always stay near Paia. This was my first time renting the Gingerbread House and I absolutely loved it! It was located perfectly between Paia and Ho'okipa Beach where my granddaughter surfs. It was spotless, well equipped and decorated with love. The upstairs bedroom was beautiful with a walkout onto the balcony lanai. The futon downstairs was made into a bed for my son. The kitchen had everything and the bathroom was gorgeous. Everything we needed was there. My son and I walked to nearby Ku'au Bay (5 minutes) and loved seeing the basking sea turtles. We ate dinner at Mama's Fish House (the best!) just a few minutes drive up Hana Highway. Paia is a short drive or 15 minute walk away. I would go back in a heartbeat and I would rent the Gingerbread House again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great but a few notes!

Overall we had a fantastic stay at the Gingerbread House. We loved Paia town and the surrounding areas. The house is clean, check in and communication was great, and the guidebook found in the house is so thoughtful-we used and loved all the recs and info! We also enjoyed the proximity to the Road to Hana, Haiku, and Makawao. Additionally, the house is easy to find and property and amenities like outdoor space and laundry were all great. Now a few things I wish I had known...The description is accurate in terms of distances, but this house is not really walkable to anything. The highway has no sidewalk and a super narrow shoulder, so this felt unsafe on the one walk we attempted. If you stay here, you'll definitely want a car even to make it to Paia or the closest beach. The other thing is that the bathroom is sunken down from the main level of the house and has a lot of slippery tile. Since this house has 3 levels, I would definitely not recommend it for anyone who struggles with balance or has mobility issues. Overall, the house is charming, but it is small and very open and the bathroom is dated and far from the main bedroom. We stayed with our 7-year-old (3 people total) and it felt very small. That said, if it is your goal to be out and explore, this is a good spot to land and is close to many awesome things.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really cute little house in a stellar location

Very cute little place, really nice for the two of us to get away. The ocean breezes made it so nice to sit outside, and the indoors was cute and cozy. It was the perfect base to explore Paia, or walk 10 minutes the other way to watch the windsurfers.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home in an Excellent Location

My husband and I enjoyed staying at Poni's property. The house was super cute and Poni was a wonderful hostess. You are close to Paia town, with lots of places to eat and shopping - and it is only about a 30 minute drive to Kihei/Wailea if you want to head over there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021