Cute, rustic cottage in perfect location. Can walk to the Hanalei Bay beach in 5 minutes (it's close to the beach, not on the beach) and anywhere in downtown Hanalei in 5-20 minutes. Perfect base for the North side of Kauai, especially if you want limited driving. It was really nice to have a few days where we didn't get in the car at all. Probably the only reasonably affordable Airbnb around this area. Host is super nice and attentive.
Best part about the cottage itself is definitely the lanai. I spent a lot of time in the hammock doing nothing and it was perfect. Also really appreciated the beach chairs and boogie boards.
The cottage description is accurate, but for those not reading closely, be aware that there is no a/c or closable windows, only screens, so it always feels like you're outside... a bit like glamping. Was really nice to fall asleep to the rain. There are some small gnats attracted to the light inside at night and they were bothersome when trying to fall asleep, but didn't stick around long once the lights were out. There are also a few geckos that hang out inside, which we thought were fun to watch and they keep the bugs at bay, but they do leave droppings... nothing major, just flagging for those who need it extra clean. Bed and pillows are on the firmer side and it does squeak if you're planning on lots of movement. The cottage sits behind a larger house and there were times when guests in that house were noisy in the evening or early morning. The host apologized for a group that was noisy in the evening and the quiet hours are clear in the Airbnb instructions. But even if you aren't sharing with noisy guests, you can often hear talking or a TV or especially kids playing in the bigger house, so be aware that it's not always perfectly private. There is a large fan in the cottage that can drown out any noise that you find bothersome. Only other thing I'll add is the outdoor shower is very utilitarian and meant for cleaning sand off yourself before you go inside, it's not a luxurious one with the sun overhead!