1) PRICE: A very good deal! Comparable condos in Princeville can be much more expensive, and we found that this condo served our purposes very well.

2) COOKING FRIENDLY: We like to cook, and that’s why this was even better than staying at a hotel. There are conveniently located supermarkets in Princeville and Hanalei that made it very feasible to cook our own meals. At the condo we used the community BBQ (there are two) and within the room we used their hotplate, full-sized fridge, and microwave. They have plates and cutlery, but don’t expect any common household basics like oil, paper towels, and seasonings.

3) BEACH ACCESSORIES: They also have a small cooler that we brought to the beach and three beach chairs. They have two sets of towels for both beach and bath.

4) OTHER AMENITIES: Even though there is no AC, there is one ceiling fan that kept us comfortably cool. We also made use of the community pool and the room’s lanai/porch, which has a couch, multiple chairs and a table.

5) NOISE LEVEL: It’s a family friendly area and close to the pool, which means it’s not uncommon to hear children and neighbors through the window. On the other hand, this area had very few roosters (which in Kauai, is a rare find). We stayed at other places on the island and had many roosters wake us up, but this was not the case here.