We had a fabulous time at Valerie & Craig's. They were very responsive and provided an excellent guide to area activities and restaurants before we even arrived (including some fantastic trails that didn't appear in any of our guidebooks). They gave us a warm welcome and helped us get situated, pointing out the sea turtles, rainbows, and windsurfers right off shore as well as the fresh fruit from their property they had picked for us to eat. The cottage was immaculately clean, comfortable, and extremely well-stocked for cooking, laundry, etc. Hosts were easy to get hold of during our stay. Basically a perfect location for exploring Pa'ia, Hana Highway, upcountry and Haleakala; as well, it's an easy 40-minute drive to excellent snorkeling and sunning on South Coast beaches. It is possible to hear the traffic on Hana Highway during the day, but it quiets at night and we had no trouble sleeping. The cottage is outfitted with plenty of ear plugs and white noise makers (plus powerful A/C) for light sleepers. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend Valerie & Craig's hospitality.