We loved Rays place! It’s comfy, cozy, right next door to the beach, great food, good drinks and shopping! Everything you need is right there..including board rentals, lessons, scooters and so much more. Not to mention everything Ray already has at his place! He has fold up chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, boards, book bag, towels and guide books! All the recommendations Ray gave us were spot on! He always responds quickly and even if he’s not around his co host is there to help. We definitely recommend renting a Jeep, whether you plan on doing a lot of driving or staying local, make sure the top comes off. Ray will also recommend the book Maui Revealed. So do we! We kept it on us at all times and couldn’t imagine seeing the best of Maui without it. Also if you can, download the app Trip Advisor. If your a beginner at boarding get up early and get out on the water first thing before it gets busy. If your staying local check out Maui brewing company for lunch and Fat Daddy’s smoke house for dinner, there’s also tiki bars, food and shopping all very close to Rays place. If you get a chance to explore more of the island we recommend the road to Hana, especially if you enjoy waterfalls and amazing views. Make sure you bring swim suites, extra towels, and wear comfy sneakers! (also bring sandals, clothes, drinks and snacks, you will be gone all day) and of course don’t forget your Maui revealed book! Make sure you stop at mile marker 10 on the road to Hana and take a leap off the rock with the water fall behind you. (there’s also a rope swing). Another gotta see stop on the Hana highway is the red sand beach. Those are just 2 out of many great stops....don’t forget to bring the book! If you get a chance to explore the other side of the island stop in Lahaina and enjoy some shopping and restaurants, but then continue on that way to see even more amazing places like our favorite, Slaughterhouse beach. It’s great for boarding and or for snorkeling (depending on the day) If you stop to see the blowhole (which of course we recommend) climb all the way down, it’s worth it.... If you feel like staying close to home one day (maybe you had one too many big swells the night before ;) rent some scooters for the day and take the side roads to check out some unique and beautiful houses and then sit by the pool at Rays place and bbq on the grill in between dips. Very relaxing. Especially at the end of the day. It’s quiet and peaceful. You will never want to leave... Ok I could go on and on and on about this amazing place, as I sit home and wish I was still there....we think Rays place was the perfect spot to stay in Maui, Kihei was exactly...