The Areca Suite was a lovely place to stay for a couple or group of four. It is definitely off the beaten path, but Maui is small and it is near Paia and away from the hordes of tourists and resorts. We just left an extra 20-30 minutes to get to the other towns for activities. The unit has a washer/dryer and Robert conveniently stocked it with all the beach supplies you might need (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, towels, cooler). My favorite part was the apple bananas (those tiny bananas) and avocados from his yard that he left for us. They tasted way better than the ones we bought from Whole Foods. Robert also stocked the unit with mini cereal boxes, coffee beans, almond milk, and snacks to keep you fed until you went grocery shopping. The kitchen was fine for preparing simple meals and breakfast, but wouldn't work for someone who wants to really cook. The master bedroom (king) mattress and pillows were a bit soft for our tastes, but we didn't try the other bedroom. Overall, I definitely recommend this place.