Kendall's cottage felt like our own private little oasis in Waimea. From the authentic plantation-style architecture, to the outdoor shower, it truly felt like living in Kauai (which you don't get in the fancy resorts). The garden and patio area was great for relaxing and reading, and the closed with beach chairs, umbrella, and towels came in handy a few times! Kendall was also very responsive with tips and check-in info.

Location-wise, Waimea is a small little town on the West side without too many restaurants but only 30m from Waimea Canyon Lookout, and about 45m from Polihale Beach (one of our favorite experiences of the trip). It's the perfect jumping-off point for some of the more remote nature experiences on Kauai (Alakai Swamp, Kalalau Lookout, Salt Pond) but still only 35m from Poipu if you want to drive into town for a classy dinner. This is a great place to slow down and enjoy Kauai!