Kula can be considered the "heart" of Upcountry. The climate here is cooler, with mists swirling in the valleys and groves of eucalyptus sheltering pastures full of cattle. Kula is also the habitat of the exotic Protea flowers and several farms grow acres of the many different varieties that are shipped all over the world.  Kula onions are said to be among the sweetest in the world. The Tedeschi Winery in Ulupalukua is Hawaii's only vineyard. Stop and taste the Tedeschi products at the historic little stone tasting room, which was once a jail. The immaculate grounds, landscaped with 100-year-old trees, are a great place for a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine and a designated driver!

Important: Maui County has started to close many private home and cottage vacation rentals.  BUT, there are a small number of hotel and apartment zoned homes, as well as several grandfathered residential properties that will still be available for vacation rental.