We were in Maui for a wedding in Kula and picked this location based on that but it turned out to be a great fit for us. We loved the view of the ocean and West Maui from the deck, the much cooler temperatures, it is easy access to all areas of the island and a quiet neighborhood, traffic wise (cool off the house before bed, then close the windows—the roosters start at 3 AM but much muted by a closed up house! The tips offered in the book were largely 100% on point, including doing all of the road around both East and West Maui, so read them carefully or take a picture so you have it with you. We much appreciated the beach towels and chairs. Made our beach stops very comfortable, and the house itself is cozy, perfect for the three of us, with ample deck space to enjoy the outdoors.