Ed’s home, location, amenities and the host are A+! It’s a cliff front condo, super quiet except for the ocean. Ahem, not a problem. On the 3rd floor with stairs up to the loft bedroom which has 2 queen beds. King bed in a large master suite with en suit bathroom and private patio. Pull out sofa bed. Really comfortable beds, good linens. If you stay a week, there is a mid-week clean. Very nice.
Baths with shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. Washer/dryer in the place but only 1 pack of detergent so bring more if you need it or buy powdered packs from the front desk.
Good kitchen with everything from ceramic knives to a rice cooker/veggie steamer. But nothing but salt and pepper which is ok just so you know to buy everything you need at Costco or a grocery store in Lihue. The groceries are super pricey at the Princeville Foodland (more than just typical island expensive) so stock up before you head north. The concierge gives to a grocery store discount card for Foodland so that’s nice. But the selection here isn’t stellar atop sky high prices. Great dishwasher. And the kitchen has a beautiful ocean view.
Dining room is open floor to the living room. Patio dining is oceanfront. He even provides citronella candles which we didn’t really need but enjoyed the ambiance.
No a/c but that wasn’t a problem for us, plenty of fans (ceiling and floor) and an insanely terrific ocean breeze.
Ed has beach towels and came over and gave us his beach umbrella and mats to use (super nice guy!). The concierge might have beach equipment (snorkel gear, beach chairs, kids beach toys, pool noodles) but might not. Concierge will give you a 25% discount to Hanalei Surf for snorkel gear. Hanalei Surf is a great spot to rent surf gear, Patrick is very knowledgable about local spots.
Pools are terrific. Adult hot tub and pool (which is cooler temp), warmer kids pool with waterfalls and a family hot tub. Mini kids splash pad. Pools are 4 feet deep all the way.
There’s also a putting green with loaner putters and balls. A small onsite playground which was a lifesaver for us but at the entrance to the Princeville neighborhood is a bigger better playground. A library with a good kids selection is adjacent the neighborhood park, perfect for rainy days with the kiddos.
Couldn’t recommend this place or Ed more!