Location, location, location! Centrally located between the North and South shores, Barry's condo was the perfect home base for our Kauai adventure.
We arrived late at night and check-in was a cinch. It was a pleasant surprise to find a bag of Hawaiian coffee and goodies waiting for us. Our first morning we couldn't pull ourselves away from the balcony and the stunning view. The pictures do not do it justice.
Trade winds keep the condo fairly cool at night. During those times when the humidity hit hard, we moved the Monster Fan into the bedroom and it did the trick.
A few recommendations for things to do while on the island:
Ke'e beach/Kalalau Trail (great view of the Na Pali coastline)
Hideaway beach (it's an adventure getting to it, but some of the best snorkeling to be found on this island)
Mead tasting at Nani Moon Meadery
Hike the Maha'Ulepu cliffs off of Shipwreck beach
Waimea Canyon >>> hike the Pihea Trail/Alaka'i Swamp Trail
Shave Ice at JoJo's in Waimea
SeaLodge beach- not crowded (but bring bug spray for the hike down)
Beer tasting at Kauai Island Brewing
Visit the Hindu Monastery (towards the end of Kuamo'o Road). The grounds are quite stunning.
Paddle the Hanalei River
We loved our stay at Barry's place and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kauai. You will not be disappointed.