The cottage is very private, and it felt like we had our own little beach just a short walk away! The beach is sandy, but definitely better for snorkeling and tide pools rather than swimming. We had everything we needed and the place was spotless. The bed was comfy, really nice shower, the back deck was relaxing, and having AC was wonderful! We took day trips to Waimea Canyon, Hanalei and Poipu. The cute little town of Kapa’a was about 15 min drive. We also took the boat excursion around the Nāpali Coast from Hanalei, which was amazing! We would definitely recommend this place for a quiet, non-touristy place to relax after excursions or just for a peaceful day in Kauai.