This review is for a 5 day stay in Unit #11 Kaapa Sands, which seems to be an oasis of lush beauty tucked away on the shore of a busy area on the eastern shore of Kaua'i. The unit is small but well-maintained and the amenities are in good condition. The oceanfront location of unit #11 provides a stunning view of the ocean and travelers have a 100% chance of hearing the waves from your room. This part of shore is somewhat rugged and appropriate for more adventurous travelers who like to explore and snorkel; the coral shelf offers amazing shallow water fish viewing without leaving the complex! Taking a walk along the shore (wearing aggressively-soled footwear) will give you even more options to spot wildlife and enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds in the process. (Note: For those with young children, there is a special area blocked off with lava rock for a gentle swimming pond). Staying along this stretch of beach was an absolute dream come true for me, as my idea of relaxing is being surrounded by all the sea life that thrives around lava rock and the coral shelf. I've noticed that most reviews for properties in Hawaii are influenced by the weather conditions, and this is no exception. This is my 7th trip to the islands and my 3rd stay in Kaua'i, so here is the good and bad: I have never needed or wanted air conditioning before, but this trip was uncomfortably hot. Locals explained that the tradewinds were unusually absent this June, making even the most tenured inhabitants of the island sticky and uncomfortable. The good: The weather on this stretch of beach is almost always sunny and we had sparkling mornings and clear evenings with very little clouds and only a few hours of sprinkles. Why this matters: It is common for beachfront properties to lack air conditioning and normally this is not a problem, but for our 5 day stay, the room was stifling and it was hard to sleep. They have a ceiling fan and lots of windows but there was no way to cool the unit to a comfortable temperature until about 2am. This will not be a problem for most travelers during most of the year on Kauai, but if you require very cool temps and/or low humidity to sleep, this might be an area of inquiry for you. The saving grace for us was the beautiful pool and grill area surrounded by gorgeous tropical plants and trees. Late in the evening, we cooled off and made dinner and explored the constellations - so many stars! We loved the feel of a smaller beach complex that was not overcrowded and all the other travelers were quite lovely - when we saw them. Some couples of all age ranges and some families. Locals also have limited beach access, which seemed to be a problem for some reviewers, but from our point of view, travelers are all guests on this island and...