We greatly enjoyed our stay at Makana's place in Princeville! The location is excellent, and although we did not go to the Princeville Resort (formally St. Regis), it is within walking distance to the condo. There's also a nice running path along the golf course and coastline that my friend and I used one morning. Check in was very straightforward. The unit itself was clean and well maintained. There's is a small balcony on the back facing lots of greenery, which was lovely to use both for stargazing and for enjoying the sounds of the sunrise. To get to most parts of Kauai, one has to drive clockwise all the way around the island which is quite a distance (1-2 hours) from Princeville, but we didn't mind because the drive through this beautiful island was half the fun.
My only complaint, and reason for not giving 5 stars, was a parking discrepancy. There are 2 small lots adjacent to the condo, filled with mostly assigned numbered spots and only 5 permit spots for guests. We were told to use the permit spots. However, for 2 of our 3 nights, all of the permit spots were taken. Therefore we had to park in one of the numbered spots, which are technically assigned to other units. No harm was done, but we worried about our rental car being towed. More clear communication about back-up plans in the event of this scenario, as well as a map indicating the appropriate lot prior to guest arrival, would have made us feel more at ease.