Excellent value and great location. The entire process -reservation, check-in , checkout - was painless thanks in large part to Larry's responsiveness. The condo is well stocked - extra sheets, plenty of beach towels, supplies for the washer - and well laid out. Friends who were staying at a more expensive condo down the road came by and commented several times on the price value ratio. The A/C units are particularly great for the warm summer days as we discovered.
The kitchen is well equipped. Between that and the dining options at Hanelei and Princeville, we did quite well since the grocery store is a 5 min drive away.
On our first full day, as we were planning our day at Hanelei, in addition to boards, beach chairs and umbrellas, we discovered a beach canopy which made the day(s) at the beach truly excellent.
We did not got to the pool at all so I can't comment on that.
Depending on the day of week and season, the drive to Lihue can be anywhere from 35 mins to a little over an hour.