Michael's place sits right on the ocean edge. It has a fabulous view from the kitchen/living room/lanai area and it never gets old to watch the waves and sunsets. There are sea turtles right in front, though you have to climb down some rocks to get there, it is not that difficult. Approx. 50 ft away is a small beach and an access by a ladder into the water. The location allowed us to visit the great waves of Honolua (northern beach) and 15 minutes to the south was Lahaina where we went out for many dinners. The BEST place to eat by far was the "FISH MARKET" about 5 minutes away (only downside is they closed at 7pm). The resort was very laid back. We never had an issue with noise control (from others or about us), everyone was very respectful. Michael was very attentive (and face-timed us!) to help with the TV when we couldn't get it to work (my husband is a die-hard sports fan from Boston and two of his teams were in the finals, something he wanted to keep up on even on vacation!). I would definitely stay again.