hese luxurious, romantic, accomodations are hidden from the road, offering privacy and quiet beauty in a first-class setting and healthy environment. The great location means you are just a one minute walk to the pools on Waiohonu stream, where many guests love to go in the morning for a refresher dip; a 4 minute drive to pristine Hamoa Beach; and 15 minutes to Hana town.

apalani lives up to its name, which means "heaven and all the spiritual powers." On one side of the property is a tree-lined sculpted steambed of lava, a natural aviary for birds, which you see through the banana trees from the bedroom. On the other side, seen from the dining table, is a delectable organic garden, which continually produces exotic salald mix and fresh vegetables. Guests are invited to add any of these tasty morsels to their meals.

he two-bedroom Guest Suite and the one-bedroom Cottage (both up a flight of stairs) have comfortable white leather couches, maple wood floors, and unique artwork. There are natural cotton fiber towels and sheets and lovely marble-tile bathrooms. Higher still, above the guest suite, discover the Whale Watch, a 360 degree view of the mountains and ocean. Take your morning beverage up to this perch, and watch the sunrise over the ocean, as you relax in one of two extremely comfortable lounges.

he Ohana kitchen is fully equipped with an oven and screened outdoor barbecue. The Guest Suite's pleasant screened-in outdoor kitchen has two burners, a microwave and a barbecue. Both units have their own phone, laundry facilities, cassette and CD players, and there are video players in each. This is a TV-free environment, which allows nature to be the focal point. Hostess Sybil asks that guests not smoke on the property and that meat be cooked on the outside barbecue.

One king bedroom and one queen bedroom facing Haleakala mountain where the mythical Maui lassoed the sun.