My partner and I had high expectations from the photos, and we were thrilled when we arrived and saw that the place was even better than we expected! The studio set-up is perfect. We used the kitchen everyday for coffee and meals. The king bed really stole the show and made it feel like we were truly on vacation. The porch and hammock have a gorgeous view of the beaches and west Maui mountains. The Sugar Shack is ideal for people who want to be removed from the most touristy locations of the island but also want to be centrally located. We felt like we had our our private space on the island to come home to, and during the days we spent time everywhere from Hana to Lahaina. I would recommend checking the drive times to places you think you'll frequent often. For example, if you want to spend all of your time on the west Maui beaches, maybe you should look into accommodations that are on that side of the island. If you're really looking to explore and go all over, which is what we did, this little slice of paradise is the perfect jumping off point to do so.
Lala and Randy were great hosts. They were always quick to respond to my messages. While we were there, we didn't have much interaction with them since we were on the go, but they made it clear that they were only a text away if we did need anything from them. They provided a cooler, beach chairs, and beach towels which we used every single day.
We already miss the Sugar Shack and we wouldn't have changed a single thing about our accommodations! Looking forward to our next visit!