Carole provided a warm and welcoming place, nicely appointed (without a single piece from Ikea). Directly across the street from a long string of sandy beaches divided by stone/coral spits which make nice snorkeling. Just a mile or so from a well stocked grocery store. I found everything I wanted close by so I spent very little time in the car - hallelluja. Carole herself is so lovely and interesting that it is worth a trip to Maui just to meet her. Oh- and that is a very comfortable king size bed.