Laura's condo is the perfect option for a family who want to be on the ocean yet not in the thick of a crowded touristy spot like Poipu Beach. It's especially well equipped for families with small children. Mine are 16 and 18 and found it a bit quiet for their taste. They spent a lot of time on the beach near the Hyatt. The only drawbacks of the location are that it really isn't easy walking distance to many restaurants or the swimmable Poipu Beach (for the younger ones--Shipwreck is much too dangerous for swimming.) But that is also an advantage. You can hear the wild surf from your bedroom at night, and quickly stroll out to the volcanic shelf for viewing. The complex is super quiet, and the condo itself is beautiful and updated. You get a great ocean breeze in the living room and master, and there are plenty of fans to move the air. All in all it was a very pleasant stay and highly recommended if you want to stay on the south end of the island.