All is silence, except perhaps for occasional wind-chimes, the creak of a hammock used for vacation reading. Suddenly, the sound of a coffee grinder draws guests to breakfast, where they eagerly introduce themselves and share the oohs and aahs of the location. Each of the five guestrooms has fresh flowers. All have kimonos.
None has TVs.
And often, they offer a far more rewarding experience of the real Hawaii, at rates far below those of the standard hotels. Finally, on Maui, but from November through April only, I'd skip.