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Saturday
May192007

the old church house

i may wax on and on about modern but i have a soft spot for rustic when it's done right. at first glance, the old church house in upcountry maui appears to have been lovingly restored, but the reality is that it was really built from the ground up not quite as long ago as the dwelling's architecture would have you believe.

the one bedroom has a charming cottage style which is difficult to find in the islands (as previously noted dated thrift store tropical seems to be the favored style of most vacation rental owners). details like wood floors, exposed beams, an antique chest transformed into the kitchen sink, and an ocean view porch make it seem like this island getaway belongs in the pages of a pottery barn catalog (but with 21st century touches like wi-fi, an ipod ready stereo & stainless steel appliances).

the picturesque property is between makawao and haiku and located off a private road with an expansive lawn to loll about complete with larry the horse and a family of happy little ducks in residence.

rates start at $185 with a minimum of 3 nights.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterPoerava
I'm thinking about this place for our Honeymoon...It's absolutely lovely!!
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterkamela cody

doesn't it look idyllic, kamela?

liam certainly did a wonderful job recreating the feel of old hawaii!

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterleigh

Do you happen to know the owner of the church house? We rented it out a few years ago and will be in Haiku again in November.

Thursday, October 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterCatherine

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