Here's my bias: Because I liked the Hosts so much I minimize the minuses and emphsize the positives. I enjoyed several short conversations with Michael and Susan. They are intelligent and delightful. The breakfasts were delicious and healthy. We arrived early in the day before standard check in time and checked out a litle late - no problem. Slept very well - good bed and quiet. Now there are four bedrooms, each with a new large, private bath that appears to be added on to the house. On the first night, we were the only ones occupying a room and it was dead quiet until morning when you could hear the birds through the open skylight. The second night there was someone in the adjacent room, and we could hear their conversation when they came in and then when the got up at 7 to go to work teaching at the school. If you've checked the reviews on the Lanai Hotel, there are lots of complaints about noise. We visited a friend at his Lanai home. Apparently, everything built by Castle and Cooke used the same type of construction, whether it is the Hotel Lanai, Dreams Come True, or my friend's house. All interior wall are 1" tounge and groove solid wood boards. They transmit sould very effectively. No sheetrock or plaster. I think you will get this construction wherever you go on Lanai unless you stay at the Four Seasons for 3-4X the price. That said, I would stay at Dreams Come True again in a heartbeat. First, you stand a good chance of having the place to yourself. Second, even if there is another occupant or two, it seems likely that they are going to be quieter than hotel full of people. Also you have backyard with table, chairs, barbecue and clothes line for beach things, along with very nice landscaping. There is a washer and dryer in the garage if you need it. I traveled without a laptop and used the B&B PC to check email. Michael said a wireless connection was available if I needed it. Finally, I should say that Lanai is worth a visit. It is different experience from Maui - it seemed a little less commercial and definitely less crowded. Seeing a dozen dolphins swim under me while snorkling was amazing. If you go, ask Susan about her experiences swimming with the dolphins.
