Staying in an over-priced resort right on the beach is not for me. Frankly, that can be done anywhere there is an ocean, and they all feel about the same. Nice and homogenized. I much prefer feeling a part of the culture/lifestyle...
Pamela's ohana is absolute perfection. The minute you drive in you will have a smile on your face. This place is "adorable." The native plantings around the ohana are lovely and well cared for. The lanai in back provides a stunning view of the ocean, and if you're lucky, one handsome donkey named Geronimo. Another great thing about the lanai is that it provides sun and shade almost all day long. The inside has been very well thought out, providing the cleanliness, comfort and charm that you just don't find everywhere. It was obvious from the second I walked in that the attention-to-detail paid to the ohana was far superior to many places I have stayed in the past. From the well stocked kitchen and bath to the "take-one-leave-one" mini library, if you need something, it's probably there. There are even THREE fans in the room so that you can feel the breeze no matter where you're standing! Of course, there is also a great little a/c unit if you need it.
And if you're in the mood, as an added bonus you may have the option of playing with goats, chasing chickens, tossing a frisbee with a sweet and charming Standard Poodle... ALL WITH THE OCEAN VIEW RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!
And before I forget, the location is excellent. Two of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to are minutes away. And if you want something a little more remote, Pamela can help you find it.
We have found our place in Hawaii. Mahalo to Pamela.