This is a great place for couples or families to enjoy Kauai! The North Shore is so beautiful, always a cool breeze! We enjoyed the authentic wall hangings, especially the surf board in the kitchen! The openness with all the windows added to the experience too! For privacy, the farthest bedroom is the best bet. Make sure to open all the blinds to get the best view and circulation.
We were able to buy groceries in the store in Hanalei and just steps away. We found the prices were better in a lot of cases than the bigger stores in Kapaa and Lihue. We were greatful for the full kitchen, the lines were so long in Hanalei for the restaurants!
Look for the off road beach parking/access places. They are much less crowded than the main areas. If you want to actually swim, go to Salt Pond beach near Hanapepe. A bit of a drive but well worth it!!
There are plenty of beach towels and chairs that were a HUGE plus!