We have teenagers so proximity to a nearby beach/nice pool wasnt a priority. We wanted a place that was situated in a more laid back community and was within easy driving distance to the many beaches, snorkel sites, and other sites we wanted to visit on West Maui. This place met those criteria and it was a comfortable place to hang out especially in the late afternoon when the ocean looks especially pretty and everything seems to slow down. As noted in the description, there is no AC. It wasn’t a problem for us because the weather was mild when we visited. We had some minor issues but the staff was responsive to our needs. We would stay here again. Thx!