The location, views, and nonstop ocean sounds are the big attraction here. We had a fabulous time at the West Maui beaches by day and loved both seeing the sunset and stars from the lanai. We had some unseasonably hot nights, but the fans and breeze got the job done, and honestly, even if there was a/c, I would not have missed out listening to those hypnotic crashing waves all night through the open sliding doors. Sidewalk and running trails nearby, convenient to a bunch of restaurants (we liked Java Jazz for breakfast in particular), Ka'anapali Beach is fab -- minutes away -- but we also explored DT Fleming Beach (good beachfront burger place at the Ritz Carlton where we sat in our swim gear and had good cocktails and burgers on the ocean), Big Beach and our favorite out in front of the Grand Waimea resort. No hesitation recommending. Not a resort; not a resort price, either, and very private and quiet. Pool was better than pictured. I did not expect we would even use it, and we were lured down there for a quick swim one morning as it was very cozy with a nice patio.