My best friend and I were first time visitors to Maui and Laura's condo was the perfect place to call 'home' for the week. Communication with Laura was GREAT leading up to our trip and even while we were there - she is always prompt to respond and gave us many good ideas, suggestions and recommendations for our stay - as well, she has a binder available in the condo with some of her favorites. Laura's condo is nicely decorated 'island style' which we loved, is very comfy with all the necessities and clean. Despite the Tradewinds - it got a little toasty during the later afternoon - the ac units in the condo were a nice relief during the evening. As well, Laura has available all the beach items you might need - the chairs, towels, umbrella - THANK YOU! The condo was perfectly situated for us, allowing us to easily explore much of the island. Easy drive to Lahaina where the shopping is good and yummy restaurants! We did the Road to Hana using a tour company and so glad we didn't drive it ourselves! It was so much fun letting someone else do the driving not to mention sharing the history of that side of the island - very beautiful contrast in topography from lush, green vegetation and colorful flowers to the arid, dry, brown landscape. We loved that we could walk right across the street to enjoy a really nice beach. The snorkeling was great, the beaches fabulous, sunsets like no other....I now know why so many people think this is paradise! Beautiful island, people and culture - thank you, Laura for sharing your condo with us so that we could experience paradise! We hope to return someday and would love to stay in your condo again! Mahalo!!