We expected to enjoy this beautiful home from all of the excellent reviews. The experience was much more than we expected. The view from the large wrap around balcony is magical! One late afternoon "golden hour", we watched mother and baby humpback whales as the sky changed from pink to golden, sipping a lovely Sauvignon Blanc eating appetizers (Hideaways Pizza Pub - Garden Island pizza, half slices). The home is spotlessly clean with gorgeous kitchen and bathrooms! The Hanalei Bread Company was fabulous for breakfast or lunch (order the Olive Toast). Buy a loaf of their excellent fresh bread for toast. Princeville is an emaculate, quiet village with lovely lush green landscaped lawns. Ne'nes (Hawaiian geese), white egrets and of course beautiful roosters and chickens are among the other Hawaiian birds you will see. The home is equipped with beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkel gear and nice pool/beach towels. The weather was perfect. The local people are friendly. We felt we had the island to ourselves as there were few people at the beaches and in the places for views of this amazing "Garden Island". Go to Kauai and stay in Jeff and Shana's place if you can get it.