We wanted to stay in the North Shore area without paying Turtle Bay's hefty prices. We could use their restaurants, beach, and walk around the grounds while still having a full kitchen and so many other conveniences. I loved all the beach items available for our use. While there was no outside sitting area associated with our unit, it really felt like being on a porch facing the golf course with all the screened in windows open watching the palm trees sway and listening to the birds. Thanks for all the little flowers M!!