Hawaiian Dream Temple

A two-bedroom bamboo villa in upcountry Haiku, and the roomiest jungle stay on this list: about 1,000 square feet indoors plus another 800 across three covered lanais, with each bedroom opening onto its own deck. The bathroom has a deep jacuzzi tub built for two, there's a full kitchen, and the tropical gardens come with a pool and hot tub. It's a licensed, permitted rental (the permit number is right in the listing title), which matters on Maui where plenty of jungle rentals operate in a gray zone. Haiku is a working town in the green belt above the north shore — expect passing rain, mud on your shoes, and fruit stands. Ho'okipa Beach and its surfers and turtles are 15 minutes down the hill, Paia is just past that, and you're positioned well for both the Road to Hana and a pre-dawn Haleakala sunrise run. Sleeps four across the two bedrooms.