I stayed in the Honu Room on a solo trip to the island, and it was absolutely perfect. It was clean, looked exactly like the photos, and had a surprising amount of room inside. The check-in process was easy as can be, and the communication is fantastic.
The location might not be beachfront, but on an island where you really need a rental car to go anywhere, that wasn’t an issue for me. It’s really conveniently located for day trips, and being that it’s “off the beaten path” a bit, it’s very quiet! Quiet except for the roosters, that is, but if you’re bothered by roosters Kauai is NOT the island for you.
Next time I come to the island I will absolutely be staying here again.