This place is perfect for a particular type of person.
We absolutely loved the lush jungle views from every window of the unit. The breeze coming in from the windows, and sleeping in the bedroom waking up to those views and the roosters.. it really was an amazing experience. If you want an authentic Kauai north shore experience, this is it. It’s at the very end of a “local’s” road and you really get a sense of how the locals live here. Which was awesome. Super convenient to get to hanalei, tunnels beach and the world-famous Kalalau trail.
I think calling this a “luxury” jungle retreat cottage is a bit misleading. It certain is a jungle retreat college though. There are small things that I think most people would expect to be fixed in a luxury retreat. A previous guest said a cabinet door was hanging by a screw or broken - that was still the case when we arrived (we opened it and it almost fell off). That was unexpected. The switch to the main light in the unit - in the kitchen where you walk in - was loose and difficult to get to work unless you wiggled it back and forth for awhile. There was no either shampoo/soap in the shower in an easy place to find. So if you’re picky about these little things in an air bnb you’ll notice them.
And for sure the driveway is steep and slippery walking up and down. We didn’t mind it - sort of added to the charm - but I could imagine older or inactive guests could find it challenging.
But if you’re here for an authentic north shore experience and don’t mind these little things, it truly was a special, amazing place to stay.