Alex’s townhome is impeccably clean, comfortable and very well equipped, with a well stocked kitchen - and even a couple of sets of binoculars! We especially appreciated the beach chairs umbrellas, boogie boards snorkeling gear, beach towels and cooler. It is in a quiet cul-de-sac in the community of Princeville, where the neighbors are friendly and mostly permanent residents.
Our favorite experiences : snorkeling at Anini Beach (check for when the tide is high as that makes for much better snorkeling), visiting Limahuli Garden & Preserve (a hidden gem West of Hanalei with a super informative self-guided tour about the flora of Hawaii and conservation efforts), and bird watching at the Kīlauea Lighthouse.
Things to be aware of. The townhome is very quiet, which is a plus, and the neighbors want to keep it that way. It worked for our family of three as we were out all day, and ate out in the evenings as well. I probably would not have felt as comfortable if we had been a larger group and eating outdoors, talking and drinking into the evening.
Currently, April 2021, the road to Hanalei is subject to closure for most of the day, so check the website for the times when the road is open if you want to be traveling west. Again not a problem with planning and actually a good incentive to get up and get out before the road closed in the morning at 7:45 AM so that we could have breakfast in Hanalei (the Hanalei Bread Company is great!).