We absolutely loved this little place. The location is superb, the cottage, while small and minimalist was perfect for us. The five minute walk to the beach is easy and the beach there is spectacular - huge waves and long crescent beach with a long pier where you can watch surfing lessons and expert surfers right up close. There were plenty of towels, soap, a great shower and working kitchen. We cooked breakfast in and packed lunches which was easy in this little place. Having a laundry available was a great perk. The neighboring houses are quite close, but each visitor was quiet and respectful of others' privacy. We enjoyed being able to walk to Big Save, a smallish market in the Hanalei Center. The prices are very high I assume because this is an island far from everything which. of course, is why we all come here!
The northern part of Kauai is quite wet and it did rain a lot. That really didn't impact us though as we drove to Waimea Canyon, Poipu and other places on the drier side of the island.
The bed is quite comfortable but does squeak a lot; my one an only "complaint." Miguel was very responsive to our inquiries and was very helpful in looking for a couple of items we left somewhere in Hanalei. But leaving things behind means you just want to go back, right?