This was a great place to stay on Maui, away from tourists and close to Haleakala. The house features one of the best views of any place I've been to, with an unobstructed panorama of west, south and east Maui. You can experience some of the island's wildlife as well: sheep higher up the hill, chickens, and maybe a sighting of the chameleons which are abundant on the island. Look for fruit stands and farmer's markets all around as well. The property is fairly quiet, the most noise is an occasional car the next road down. Temperature is about 10 degrees cooler than sea level. The only drawback is the greater distance from the beaches, although this is not so bad. Overall, an excellent stay and kind hosts.