About Us

Entabeni Cottage is located in the tropical rainforests of East Maui above the world famous Road to Hana overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Our gentle climate massages the body and soul of visitors who come to enjoy our tropical paradise.

• Michael Kristiansen, born in South Africa, has a degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Administration, Ornamental Horticulture, and is a Certified Arborist. He is a consultant in landscape management and horticulture, runs workshops in tropical horticulture, pruning, mulching, composting, docent training, and staff training. Michael is the past Director of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens and is a long-time teacher at UCLA Extension in Landscape Architecture and Gardening and Horticulture.

• Terry Kristiansen, manager of Entabeni Cottage, has worked with Michael for the past 40 years of their marriage and shares his love of nature, the tropics, and their 6.25 acre flower farm on Maui.

We share our lives with our two sons and their families, as well as three dogs, a cat, and a flock of chickens. We grow flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and offer fresh eggs to our guests.

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     Michael and Terry Kristiansen
     Entabeni Cottage vacation rental
     Overlooking the Pacific Ocean above the Road to Hana on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii