The suite and inn were quite lovely and suited to our needs. A historic property, it was the house of the pastor of the Japanese church early in the 20th century. The inn is practically on the beach (though this is not a beach you'd likely want to sunbathe/swim/snorkel at, great for walking though). It was a real treat to hear the waves and crickets as we fell asleep at night (and yes roosters in the morning, but hey it's Kauai!).

Patrick was very helpful in terms of suggestions on activities and places to go, and was overall easy to reach and very accommodating. Waimea itself is charming and less touristed, offering a very different perspective on Kauai that we really enjoyed -- it's not a hotbed of tourist attractions per se, but a nice base to explore the west side, the canyon and also an easy way to visit Poipu/ Hanapepe etc. The location is really convenient to grocery stores and the whole place is quite walkable.