Three words: Amazing. Spacious. Peaceful.
Accommodations: The house is jaw-dropping huge. There's plenty of space when you need it, and the common areas are cozy when you want to get intimate and spend quality time with each other.
The bedrooms in the second floor had king-size beds with views of the ocean and had plenty of cabinets and storage. The master bedroom in particular had a walk-in closet that was as large as the bedroom itself. The showers were very roomy with a separate soaking tub. The downstairs bedrooms were nestled farther away, giving everyone plenty of space away from each other. With each bedroom having its own bathroom, there was never reason to rush or be in each other's way. The living room had a large screen TV with a comfortable couch, making for fun and cozy movie nights. The dining room had a round table that seats 6 people very comfortably without being able to bump shoulders. The kitchen has plenty of counter space and room without people running into each other. In short: there's PLENTY of space when you need it, and the common areas are cozy when you want to get intimate.
Location: The house is located in a cul de sac tucked at one end of Princeville. The entire neighborhood is tranquil, away from the hustle and bustle of people. There are 2 nearby trails: one to the secluded beach which is a 15-minute hike, and another to Queen's Bath which is 15 minutes to the trail head, and another 30-45 minutes for the hike depending on the conditions. There's also Anini Beach which is a 5-10 minute drive away. A nearby shopping village has a Foodland for groceries and a smattering of small shops for food and entertainment. The entire neighborhood is conducive for walks, hikes, jogs, runs, and bike rides. It's safe and away from both food and vehicular traffic. At the northern end of Kauai, this area can be 45-50 minutes away from the Airport and other popular beaches like Poipu.
Amenities: Rosi went over and above stocking essentials. Towels, bath soaps, moisturizing creams and lotions were available in each bathroom, all laid out with care and attention to detail as you would get in a 5-star resort. The kitchen cabinet was well stocked with cooking oil, salt, pepper, and other spices. Dishes, cutlery, glassware were plentiful — enough for a dozen or so people. And there were pots, pans, and other appliances like InstantPot that could feed a multitude. The refrigerator and freezer could fit multiple adults with ease. We greatly appreciated having been provided with dish soap, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, garbage bags, sponges, and cleaning towels to keep the place clean. Laundry detergent pods were also provided.
For parties traveling with younger kids, we found it really thoughtful that there were kid-friendly things in the house. There were board games, coloring and activity books, and other knick knacks to pass the time away. There were also beach gear such as inner tubes, flippers, snorkeling masks, beach towels, insulated coolers, and boogie boards.
And of course: blazing fast Internet. It's easy to take this for granted, but when you have a house full of people each with their smartphones, tablets, laptops, and a smart TV all streaming Netflix, Roblox, FaceTime videos and the like, it's nice to know that a slow or erratic connection to the Internet won't ruin your time away from home or work.
In our nearly 10-day stay, we had everything we needed and wanted and never lacked for anything. Some days were spent simply lazing about and enjoying the peacefulness of both the home and neighborhood, entertained by the nesting albatross and local wildlife. Other days were filled with exploring the local trails and parks, and drives to the other ends of the island were never stressful nor tiring.
Our hosts made us feel very welcome, and provided plenty of tips for navigating the area.
I would highly, HIGHLY recommend this place and would do this over again in a heartbeat.