We were pleasantly surprised with this place, although in hindsight we probably shouldn't have been -- perhaps the dark floors and lighting in the photos made it look darker than it was, but it was actually very bright and airy. And as the listing says, it is an updated (which I read as: newly renovated) apartment so everything is very new looking.
We loved the:
- Spaciousness
- Many fans
- Lanai and beach equipment provided
- Large and comfortable bed (perhaps it was because we did the Kalalau trail but it felt so good to sleep in after the hike lol)
- Cleanliness
- Large kitchen space
- Proximity to Hanalei
- Provision of bath amenities
Additional things others might like, but wasn't a factor for us:
- Two TVs, one in the living room and one in the bedroom
Overall, I would definitely recommend!