We arrived in Kapaa in the morning of our check-in date. I emailed the host about the possibility of an early check-in and the host responded almost immediately. The one positive I have to say about our stay was our appreciation to Lisa and her cleaning staff for allowing us to check in early. The major issue I had with our stay was this: our first night there I went to make up the couch bed for my daughter only to open the bed to blood stains and other marks on the mattress cover and pillow covers. I was grossed out at the idea of any of us sleeping there at that point, but thankfully the unit has a washer and dryer, so I immediately washed everything in hot water and bleach. Having that solution was great, but that also meant we were up for another two hours while everything washed and dried. Other areas of the home were clean and I checked the main bed bedding and those linens were clean. I don’t think the dirty hideaway couch bed was fault of the cleaning crew. I’m guessing a previous guest stripped the bed of the sheets and folded the couch up before anyone could see their filth. There was some buildup of dust and grime behind the toilet, but the kitchen and living room were clean. The dryer vents directly into the bathroom which makes the bathroom unbearable to use while the dryer is running and it added so much moister to the room that clothes took longer than normal to dry. The beaches in this area are not swimmable (not even in front of the resort next door), and the best shops, restaurants, and cafes are a mile walk north. This spot was okay for the price if you don’t consider the filthy bedding we uncovered.