Pamela is an amazing host. She is very responsive and gave us excellent local tips and suggestions on restaurants, things to do, and how to get the summit permit.
We (2 couples) stayed at Pamela's place for 1 night before we went up to Haleakala for sunrise. Pamela's place was perfect for us, given the proximity to Haleakala. She also had extra jackets, scarves, and gloves that came in handy while we waited for the sunrise.