Peter's place was great - just like staying at the resort, except much cheaper (especially since we didn't have to pay the resort fee). The room is nice and, near as I could tell, just like all the other rooms at the resort, as well as the whole check in process. The $25 a day parking fee is a bit of bummer, but there's no real way around it, and we found having a rental car to be very important. At least the fee includes valet parking, so it's convenient. The location of the resort is pretty great. Easy drive to the north shore and the south/west, and also very close to several nice beaches, and Kapaa, which has plenty of food options.