Ashley's place is exactly right if you are looking for solitude, quiet, family time and a laid-back Hawaii experience at a very fair price. Beds are very comfortable, bathroom and kitchen are well-stocked, the bedroom AC units and fans cool the house off within 10 minutes, and the covered patio is perfect for outdoor meals and games. Ashely's family lives nearby and are quick to respond but they also give you lots of privacy. Best spots nearby: stick donuts at the bakery in Makawao, coffee and sandwiches at Baked on Maui in Haiku town (5 minute walk), anniversary dinner at Mama's Fish House, casual dinners at Paia Fish Market and Flatbread Pizza in Paia town, sunrise at Haleakala National Park (figure about 1.5 hours to the summit), waterfall jumping at Twin Falls (a few miles east along Hana Hwy), hiking through the forest reserve outside of Makawao, and watching the sunset and turtles resting on the beach at Ho'okipa lookout. Ashley's house is a great starting location for the Road to Hana--you can get an early start and make it to Hana in about 2 hours if you don't stop at every waterfall. From Ashley's place, it takes about an hour to get to either Lahaina/Kaanapali in the NW and Kihei/Wailea in the SW. We didn't mind driving and enjoyed the chance to explore other parts of the island. Costco, Safeway, and the Kahului Airport are only 30 minutes away. We are so glad we stayed here!