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Heaven on Earth in Upcountry Maui

Cottage in Kula with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kula, HI
  • Place, Kamaole Beach Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Keawakapu Beach North
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Wailea Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kahului, HI (OGG)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kula

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Kaiser Permanente, this cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of Sun Yat-sen Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kamaole Beach Park 3 - 31 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Kamaole Beach Park - 31 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Keawakapu Beach North - 31 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Wailea Beach - 37 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Maluaka Beach - 45 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kahului Airport (OGG) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Gourmet Markets - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Loulu - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪KAI Bar - ‬56 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Heaven on Earth in Upcountry Maui

Welcome to The Star Lookout, a magical vacation cottage in Maui's Upcountry. Experience a taste of 'Old Hawaii' in our quiet, restful perch with privacy, sweeping views, magnificent sunsets, and oodles of stars. We are located at 622 Thompson Road, Kula, HI 96790.

The Star Lookout is the perfect retreat for nature lovers, star gazers, writers, outdoor enthusiasts, honeymooners, and well, just about anyone wanting to get away from it all. The Star Lookout is a one-in-a-million property with unobstructed views of both shores of Maui. To the south, the community of Kihei and glimpses of neighboring islands. To the north, Kahului and views of north shore beaches and sugar cane fields. The entire property is surrounded by pasture with grazing cattle and wild Axis deer. We have two pet sheep in our own small pasture, and there are resident cats that may try to keep you company on the lanai!

We are a permitted, legal vacation cottage as of April, 2009:
Ordinance #3627
Bill No. 14; CP 2002/0009
For assistance please call 907-250-2364.
The cottage features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Our guests and neighbors seek the tranquility and calm of Thompson Road. We're sorry, but we do not allow parties or large gatherings.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number TA-023-741-2352-01, GE-023-741-2352-01, 220010540000

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Kula, close to Wailea Beach, Shops at Wailea, and Wailea Gold Golf Course. You'll also find Sun Yat-sen Park and Kula Botanical Garden within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Heaven on Earth in Upcountry Maui?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Heaven on Earth in Upcountry Maui?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Kahului Airport (OGG), which is 20.8 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Hana, HI (HNM), which is around 23.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Heaven on Earth in Upcountry Maui?

Yes, every accommodation at Heaven on Earth in Upcountry Maui comes with a deck with some featuring ocean or mountain views.

Heaven on Earth in Upcountry Maui Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet property, very comfortable, well cared for, well appointed with spectacular views. Super easy to work with the host and caretaker. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous. I was expecting an incredible view but Star Lookout was even more. Absolutely quiet and peaceful. There were not very many neighbors but the few were friendly.If you want a relaxing place to unwind with no one else around, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and off the beaten path

Our family had a wonderful time at the Star Lookout! The view of both sides of Maui from the deck were breathtaking and the property was beautiful. The house is eclectic and very cozy. The host was very good and communicated quickly and clearly. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

We had an amazing stay in upcountry Maui. The cottage was super clean, well-stocked and exactly as described. We loved the location, a very peaceful, rural countryside vibe. Loved the cats, we could see deer, sheep and of course chickens! If you want a quiet peaceful stay away from the crowds I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay here in Kula. The cottage was absolutely perfect with stunning views of the ocean and mountains. Thanks again to the host Zsuzsanna for welcoming us and making our stay very comfortable. Hope to see you again sometime soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary E.

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing home with spectacular views ( & cats & sheep)

Star Lookout is located in upland Maui - the cottage has spectacular views of both east and west maui and amazing views of the night sky - so wonderful we deliberately got up in the middle of the night to see it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jayant P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Nice place with good location. However, my son missed his morning coffee since there was none. In the bathroom, there was only a bar soap. For the price paid, would expect some standard amenities. We would have liked if Ray’s Cat gave us some space and privacy to enjoy the patio for our prayer and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz P., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlight of Maui trip!

Outstanding property, outstanding host! Every bit of this sweet cottage made us feel at home and welcomed. The little details (like books and games and binoculars) and our feline visitors (shout out to Gin and Tawny) made this unforgettable. It's so peaceful and quiet and you can see straws for miles, not to mention the gorgeous Maui coastline. Loved the sheep and sightings of deer, birds and chickens. Apparently the road is one of the best in Maui for walking/running, you get the coast on one side and sweeping views of the emerald, undulating hills on the other. Waling distance to an adorable coffee shop. We love this place! Mahalo Janice, Ray and Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We have stayed here many times and each time is perfect. Tranquil, restful and stunning with dramatic cloud displays and grazing deer putting on a show for us. When I am tired and worn out I plan to return here and if that's not possible, I will return here in my mind. Thank you for sharing this special spot with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

I cannot say enough good things about this place. The pictures seem almost too good to be true online, but then when you get here, you realize that the pictures cannot capture the beauty. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Stellar Visit

We try to return at least twice a year in spite of living just a short distance away. It is wonderfully restoring to be here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hank B., Huntington Beach and sometimes Maui

Liked: Cleanliness

ʻOia mau nō! (same as ever!)

Our third visit to The Star Lookout, and nothing has changed one bit really since our last trip in 2019. Seeing Ray once again was absolutely priceless, and hanging-out with Gin & Tonic (the cats) was perfect for us, as we have a pair just like them at home. Talk about "all the comforts" of home, we love those cats. The Star Lookout is the place to admire God's Art Gallery, both day and night. I am still honored to have contributed photos to the website of the night sky. This trip the clouds were playing and we shot day/night 4k timelapse and counted over 100 deer running in the wild. Janice, you really are a blessing to all of us who have experienced this place. Mahalo nui loa for sharing this amazing house with those of us who are able to stay here even for one night. There is no other place on Maui like this, but no kinder hosts and caretakers either. We sure love you people, and the house. I am already planning for next summer. Aloha, and fo shua, a hui ho! H&S
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

We love Star Lookout. Will be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Star Lookout

This is a very comfortable small house in a unique and different location at 3,000 feet elevation overlooking Maalea Bay, on a country road. Great views and lots of privacy and peace and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Eugene, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A real hidden prize!

In researching Maui before this visit (our first), we were surprised and intrigued to read about the upcountry region on the flanks of Haleakala. We hoped staying here would give us a flavor of the area. It was even better than we had hoped! A wonderful small cottage with a glorious view. The caretaker was very helpful, not only about the cottage itself but also with advice about shopping etc. (The cottage is fairly isolated, although shopping is not far if you know where to go.) We would definitely want to come back here on any future visit to Maui.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sublime Getaway

We live on Maui and like to spend 3 nights at Star Lookout about every 3 or 4 months. It is a beautiful, relaxing experience. Especially beautiful is the expansive sky, ever changing from sunrise to sunset. We also enjoy the hot tub and the fire pit or the wood burning stove and walks along pastoral Thompson Road at the top of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlight of our Maui trip.

Of all the places I have traveled, when I tell you this is my FAVORITE vacation rental I have ever stayed at, I mean it. I could go on and on about this amazing cottage and property. We stayed for two nights and didn't want to leave. We sat on the deck right until 11am (check out time) to soak in every last breathtaking view. A few things we loved about the property: - The views (obviously) - The sunrises and sunsets (you have great views for both) - The character of the cottage - so nicely decorated - The hot tub! - Gin & Tonic, the property cats - The property sheep (forget their names!) - The fruit available to pick on the property (limes, tangerines, lemons & more) - Close to Haleakala - Up the street from Grandma's Coffeehouse (try the coconut crusted french toast & their chai latte) - & many many other things. As mentioned, I could go on and on. It was a dream. We WILL be back. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Star Lookout

and intend to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G., Middletown

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Absolute Favorite

Our stay here in Kula was a D R E A M . The view is encapsulating at every second of the day, and absolutely never gets old. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub, and loved the view from the bed. The little kitchen were perfect, but the deck was where we spent the majority of our time. We made good friends with their cats, Gin and Tonic, and enjoyed watching Lenny and Squiggy and the herds of Axis in the fields ( thank you for providing binochulars!) The sunsets were incredible, and we even ventured out to grab some pizza at Marlow in Makawao and ended up grabbing a beer at Mahalo Aleworks next door, because they had live music going, and it turned out they were partnered, so we could eat the pizza inside! As an East Coaster/ Self-Proclaimed New Haven Pizza Elistist, I really enjoyed the white mushroom pizza, and the sour beers at Mahalo were a delight! This was the absolute highlight of our trip. We loved every second here. We got in our car at 10:59am on the day of our checkout and literally shed a tear, because we didnt want to leave. We can't wait to come back one day. Thank you so much for the opportunity to experience this absolute piece of Heaven. Mahalo. Dee & Kris
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Literally the nicest place ive ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Our family enjoyed staying at this beautiful place. Great location and perfect for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G., Sonoma County

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply perfect

I didn’t think my second stay could be better than my first but it was!! The location and views are amazing! If I am fortunate to stay a third time I am certain it will be “Heaven on Earth!” Thank you Janice for sharing your beautiful home will my family:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on Maui

We had an amazing time in the Upcountry thanks to this amazing cottage. It was so comfortable and the views were stunning no matter the time of day. The outdoor firepit was put to good use, even in the summer as the nights were cool. And sitting in the hot tub enjoying the stars was an experience not to be missed. Add in the wonderful resident sheep, cats and local deer and birds, and this was a rejuvenating stay for the whole family. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna L., Alameda, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway for one

This is the perfect destination if you want to get away from it all! Quiet and serene, it is a place to unplug and watch the sunsets and stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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