The location is excellent if you are going to explore the north shore or upcountry of Maui. Great restaurants like Mama’s Fish House and Hali’imaile General Store are just minutes away. But do understand that this cottage is located in the countryside with all the sounds of country living (including the crowing of roosters and the croaking of coqui frogs); so bring your ear plugs, if you are a light sleeper. Mike has a strict noise policy, but unfortunately one of the neighbors failed to abide by it. A live professional concert occurred on our first night at the cottage and it lasted for well over 7 hours ending near 1030pm. I am not sure if this is a regular occurrence. I informed Mike of the concert, and he responded with a sincere apology. The cottage was clean and adequate for our short stay. Meals can be prepared with the limited assortment of cookware. I would recommend rewashing the dishes before using them; without a dishwasher, I would be concerned on the hygiene of the dishes. Given the limited space of cottage, the rod in the closet is set relatively high. However, there are ample drawers and shelves to store clothing. Overall, we enjoyed the experience after spending time on the southern shore of Maui.