Barrie was a great host, she really went out of her way to accommodate us. The suite is very nice and roomy - larger than it appears on line, and Waimea is a great location. We were a little concerned because everything you read mentions how much cooler it is than the coast. This is a good thing, in our opinion. Its actually only about 10 degrees cooler than the coast, and very pleasant. Overall its a very good value and Barrie is a very nice person. And Chela, her Golden Retriever, will hang out with you if you're nice to her.