Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Gingerbread House-Less than a mile from Paia town and all North Shore beaches located?

Situated in Paia, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Paia Bay, Kuau Bay Beach, and Mantokuji Soto Zen Temple of Maui. Lower Paia Park and Hoʻokipa Beach Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Jun 30, 2025

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Mar 31, 2025

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jerald G.

May 17, 2025

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Surf

Great property that’s close to everything around. Nice owner and the privacy was nice.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Jun 19, 2023

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Great place

We had a great stay! Awesome relaxing place

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver R.

Jul 5, 2023

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Great stay in Gingerbread house

Maui is so wonderful!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Draek B.

Feb 19, 2025

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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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Mar 16, 2025

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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

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE C G.

May 14, 2023

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Sweet Spot in Paia

Charming cottage in a quiet neighborhood just a short drive to downtown Paia.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn V., Vancouver

Jul 8, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Z.

Feb 28, 2023

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Gingerbread house

Perfect for a small group. Clean and quiet.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Jan 27, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Jul 18, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Garrick B.

Apr 13, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S., Lexington, KY

Jan 30, 2024

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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

8/10 Good

carolyn s., Brookline

Dec 18, 2018

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

8/10 Good

Erin W.

Jan 22, 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Feb 19, 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B., Denver, USA

Oct 3, 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., New Orleans

Jan 18, 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

BryAnna V.

Nov 27, 2021

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Cute, quirky, safe, and peaceful 🌺

Our family of three really enjoyed our quiet stay at the Gingerbread house. We're not resort types and we love the Paia area, so this place was right up our alley. The host communicated well on all fronts and now that we're home I really miss hearing the waves crash on the beach and send me to sleep each night! Here's my summary: The "goods" - *clean *safe *comfortable *charming *quiet neighborhood *great hosts *awesome location for nearby explorations *good outdoor spaces (ocean views in just the right places) *BBQ was great *loved doing yoga each morning on the deck The "could be improved" - *windows/screens/AC made air circulation an art *bathroom is outdated (but our daughter loved the tub) and could be really amazing given the space *lighting upstairs is awkward/interesting 😜 *not the most well appointed (good steak knives go a long way) The "can't be helped" - *Family walks from this location just aren't safe. An adult couple could walk to nearby beaches using defensive walking skills, but we weren't about to do it as a family of three...which makes cocktail hour something we needed to be more aware of. The rate we paid was pretty high compared nearby rentals, they just weren't available at the time we made the reservation. A bag of local coffee and a small bowl of local fruit would go a long way considering this. We would rent the Gingerbread House again, but probably not at this rate.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Carla R.

Oct 30, 2021

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Great location... Needs a little TLC

This property is unique and quite private for the residential location. The lanai is DREAMY! Well equipped kitchen. Needs some attention to detail such as lightbulb replacements and window repair/replacement. Also the gutter above lanai doors needs replacing. Nice guidebook/recommendations left by owner. Also needs a bit of updating. I would give it 5 stars but fir these little details. Also, dangerous road entrance. A mirror would help. We turned right to go left. (Turn around at Ku'au Store or condos) Overall, fantastic property. Convenient to most of the Island as day trips. I would recommend. 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Mar 24, 2020

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Great location, adorable cottage

The Gingerbread House was a great location very near Paia town for our family trip. The upstairs bedroom was great with direct outdoor lanai access. Quite relaxing to hear the nearby ocean waves. Downstairs the futon worked well for the kids, but would be a bit tighter with larger children. The kitchen and bath weren't "new" but were completely comfortable and functional. The lanai even felt fairly private, given the nearby Green Turtle rental and neighbors. The location gives quick access to Paia (walking distance if you're so inclined), several nearby beaches, and the perfect place to begin the Road to Hana. Overall, we had a great 3 days in the Gingerbread House and would recommend for a home base on the Paia side of the island. Mahalo!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ted G., Reno

Feb 21, 2020

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Funky and comfortable

Close enough to town to walk, close to Mama's and things were as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julianne W.

Feb 21, 2020

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Great Stay

Great stay. Centrally located and clean. Loved the upstairs balcony!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

FARZIN T.

Jan 5, 2020

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Beautiful place. Clean. Kind managers. Private. Good location. Mahalo🙏👏♥️

Excellent experience. Nice and cozy villa with everything that you need to have a good time. I definitely recommend this place! Enjoy your stay :) Thank you owner and manager for your excellent customer service. Mahalo🙏🙏

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

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