Hello! Planning 10 year anniversary trip to Maui at the end of November, which will be our first time in Hawaii.

We'll be there for 10 nights, and I have 8 booked. We are starting at Wailea for 5 nights, then Hana for 3. We are in condos for both spots, as we like having a kitchen (both of us are veges).

Is it at all reasonable to think I could get a short term rental last minute in or around Paia? If not a condo/rental, any decent accommodation options there? We've been keeping it around $300/nt.

Any other suggestions if that doesn't seem reasonable?

Thanks!

There is a new boutique hotel in Paia that is getting rave reviews: www.paiainn.com

Another option a short drive away is a charming B & B that is a historic plantation home in a beautiful setting:
www.haikuleana.net

There are rental units at Mamas Fish House, but I think they might have a minimum stay requirement: mamasfishhouse.com

The "rave reviews" on Paia Inn are very suspect. On Trip Advisor, people have complained about the touting that that place seems to be promoting.

I have never stayed there, but I know where it is. Behind a gas station in the middle of town. It might be OK, but it does not reach any of the stellar comments that one-time posters leave. Buyer beware.

I have always wanted to stay in those units next to Mama's. I think I could eat my way through their menu. After taking out a loan to pay for it all.

Placename: Good advice on the Paia Inn. I drove by it in August and wondered what all the excitement was about. I thought the best aspect was having a place to park...hard to find a parking spot in Paia!

Just a thought, check that any B&B type place or other private rental has a proper permit from Maui County if it's outside a designated resort area. They are now enforcing the (new) law and you don't want to pay $$ in advance and end up with nowhere to stay.

You're asking about two nights, most places (other than hotels of course) seem to have a three night minimum but in this economy it doesn't hurt to ask

Good hunting.

Woops, forgot to add the link to currently permitted B&B as of 8/31/09:
http://www.co.maui.hi.us/documents/P...ist8-31-09.PDF

FAQ on the subject:
http://www.mauicounty.gov/FAQ.aspx?TID=84

Thanks for all the advice! Always appreciated.

I ended up getting a reservation for two nights at mama's fish house, looks great! Now I have to wait 1.75 months to go

-Rob