We stayed at Matt's place because of the amazing reviews and they were all accurate. The hale is an impressive little oasis on the isolated west end of a special island Molokai. We felt like we found an absolute treasure and it was so easy to relax at Matt's from the first day we arrived. There are great amenities that make your stay and trips to the beach (just a short walk and ocean within view from the lanai) easy like an ice machine. We enjoyed making a meal with great appliances in the kitchen for ourselves after watching the sunset over Oahu each night. It was far different than how I think most people (our friends even) experience Hawaii and especially compared our first few days at Waikiki. I think you just need to know what's type of people you are and how you like to experience new places. We would love to return and feel that is can be a place to come back to again and again to explore, relax, and rejuvenate from the daily grind. Some other highlights from our experience was listening to local music at the Coffees of Hawaii and paddling on a traditional Hawaiian outrigger with the local canoe club. We enjoyed meeting lots of very nice residents and it's pretty neat how everyone is connected via "coconut wireless."