This is a good option if you want to spend a couple days in Paia, or have reservations at Mama's Fish House and don't want to drink and drive.
It is a nice comfortable place, in a less desirable location.
As stated in the description- it is right next to the highway.
The days we were there, no trade winds and the building was very hot even with fans.
The BBQ is like one you would find at a public park- charcoal/ moveable grate
not exactly quick and easy
And finding the beach?
Well... once found very easy and nice- not great swimming, but you can swim and nice for kids.
The "alley" is what we would call a a walkway- between two houses with no sign. We walked right by it twice.
I personally would not recommend couples with children.
It is not a resort. It is a multiple use apartment building. We had to ask a guy to take his conversation somewhere else.
He was having a lively conversation outside the bedroom window ( which is near the stairs)
Not something I like to do in this day in age. He moved, not apologetic.
So the apt. itself is nice, just a less than desirable location and possible neighbors