The view from the Lanai is nothing short of spectacular. It was every bit as advertised. Plus, the proximity of the 3rd floor to the actual ocean means you can hear the waves thoughout the day and night. We literally watched people line the beach in front of our lanai each night to watch the gorgeous sunsets - we didn't need to do that however, we could watch it from the lanai! We're going to miss that. Folks from the north should be aware that there is no A/C here, which is common in Lahanai apparently, we learned, because of the strong trade winds which cool things considerably. The hosts were very responsive and gracious. This was a very nice experience and we look forward to our next Maui adventure!