My wife and I stayed at Alex's condo at Puamana in Princeville, Kauai, at the end of April 2019, and we thoroughly enjoyed the unit. Alex's directions to the unit were easy to follow, and everything was as described in the listing which is always nice to see when you arrive for the first time. The place was clean, and the unit instruction book was clear and concise. The kitchen has up-to-date appliances (stove, refrigerator, dish washer, microwave, Cuisinart coffee maker), and there are plenty of utensils, plates, bowls, glasses, etc. which allowed us to enjoy breakfasts and dinners in the unit without wanting for anything. The refrigerator has plenty of room for storing your food food the week, and it includes an in-door ice maker/water dispenser.
There are two bedrooms (one upstairs with a king bed, one downstairs with a double bed), and while we only used the upstairs bedroom, both were clean and nicely appointed. There are also two bathrooms, both with sink, toilet, shower/tub combo. The bathroom sink has its own area, and the toilet is in the same room as the shower/tub which makes it a little cramped. The upstairs bed was firm but comfortable, and there were plenty of linens available.
There is a lanai with a lounge chair off of the upstairs bedroom, which is great for sipping your morning coffee, as well as a lanai off of the main room downstairs which includes a table with 4 chairs. There is also a small Weber grill (which works great- i.e. very tasty steaks!). My wife and I enjoyed our breakfasts outside in the cool morning Kauai air every day we were there. Very relaxing.
If you like to chill with the TV after a day of exploring Kauai, then you'll have three TV's to choose from (main room and both bedrooms). There is also a big, round glass table in the dining area (with 6 chairs), as well as a comfortable couch and two end chairs. There are beach chairs and boogie boards in the downstairs bedroom closet.
During our stay, there was a leak in the washing machine, so we were not able to use it. However, Alex was very quick to address the situation, and he made special arrangements with the property owner, Tracie, to have our clothes washed. That kind of quick response and service oriented assistance is greatly appreciated, and goes a long way with travelers who are far from home. Thank you Alex and Tracie!
Princeville Marketplace is close by (10 min walk), and there is a grocery store, post office, restaurants, yoga studio, gas station, etc. The beautiful town of Hanalei is about a 5-10 min drive, and it's about a 30 min drive to Kapa'a. We explored all that we could in our 4 days on the island (hiking, kayaking, yoga on the beach, towns, restaurants, music, etc), and there was never a dull moment. And, each night, we looked forward to returning to our beautiful home away from home to enjoy an evening cocktail on the lanai while recounting our favorite moments of the day.
(NOTE: There is a lot of life on the island, so be prepared to be woken up each morning to beautiful song birds and a few roosters crowing)
My wife and I would definitely recommend Alex's condo to travelers thinking of visiting Kauai. Both the island and the condo are beautiful, and you won't be disappointed!