The Villas by the Cove were a little slice of heaven...in heaven. We are not huge fans of the resort style accommodations that frequent Hawaii, and love to live as if we were locals when we visit. The Villas offered some of the amenities of a resort (beautiful grounds, pool) but also the feeling of home (laundry, quiet/private spaces, kitchen for breakfasts). This was the perfect launching pad for all of our Maui adventures: hiking, snorkeling and most importantly, eating was close by and very accessible. Our villa was modern, super clean and quiet. The beaches right across the street were amazing for beginning surfers like us, and also professional beach layers, also like us. We will totally be back as soon as we can!