We loved being within walking distance from Haycraft Park on Maalaea Beach next to the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Be aware there are no ‘ammenities’ on this ‘local beach’. We walked in drizzly weather, calm weather nice enough to use Carolyn’s snorkeling gear, and saw Humpback whale activity & beautiful sunsets. The best spot of all was her 3rd floor lanai/balcony to see the sunrise and so much spouting from females, babies and males, fluke slapping (one display was 30 times in a row!), breaching seen through binoculars that filled our view, and just seeing the dorsal fins glistening as their long black backs sat in the water of the bay, always! So most important personal note is to *bring at least one pair of good binoculars! Carolyn’s is best looked at as a ‘retreat’/safe spot w/amenities of a beautiful kitchen and comfortable bed, and an airy living area. We never turned on the nice tv, we cooked ‘in’ except for a meal from Maalaea Harbor. See the Omimax & Aquarium too!