This oceanfront spot was a rare treat for us. Though we knew what to expect I can't overstate the beauty of discarding a white noise machine to sleep to the surf, and leaving the curtains open to wake up with sunrise. The ocean-facing patio was a perfectly dry and comfortable place to experience sunny days and short rainstorms alike. Countless terrific restaurants and hikes and beaches across the island are accessible in short driving distance, and I appreciated the host's concise, easy-to-read guide organized graphically by region (north, south, east, west). But it's also possible to make this a home base on foot for a few days- with a little navigation you can get to Mamahune's, Lydgate Beach and beyond to the south, and at least as far as Oasis on the Beach (Wednesday eve headquarters of a ukulele legend) to the north without having to walk on the highway side.