After staying in one of the big resorts it was a wonderful contrast to stay at Gary and Marianne's.
A word of advice, this is a private home so stick to the 4:00
pm arrival time and unlike us you won't be barging in on Gary and Marianne's dinner.
The house itself is a charming older structure that is being preserved at great effort in a climate that is very hard on wood.
If you are tired of the heat, crowds and the beach then this is a good place to cool off and see another side of Hawaii. It also makes a good launching point for the sunrise at Haleakalah (90 minute drive).