The location is great if you wish to stay on the West Side of Kauai. It is literally across the street from a white and black sand beach. Yes, the sand melds with the black from Waimea river and the white from Kekaha. It is more designed for a family with kids as we travelled as 4 adults and sharing the extra bed was a bit of an issue, but for a family with two or three kids, it should not be a problem. Kevin has a ton of stuff to borrow for the beach so you should be well set. The living room area has no A/C, but with the trade winds and the fans available, it is very tolerable. I would definitely stay there again if in the area.