Mike and Leila's place is an awesome home base for any Kauai adventure. The surfboard-lined yard sets the tone for all the fun that is out there. We enjoyed our coffee each morning on the lanai looking out at the mountains and waterfall in the distance. The place is stocked--not just the kitchen, but all the beach gear--including a wagon and wheels to transport the big boards--saved us hundreds in rentals. We walked or biked into town and to the beach daily. The outdoor shower was amazing! The beds were all very comfortable and everything was clean and functional.
While the downstairs stayed cool all day the upstairs temperature fluctuations took some getting used to as it would heat up in the afternoon sun. We made the best of it by opening windows and doors as soon as the sun dipped down and closing them up early in the morning to capture the cool air. We also made a point to be outside enjoying the beach, hikes and/or town during the hottest part of the days. The air conditioner upstairs is in one bedroom, so that room stayed cool, but the other room was unbearable to sleep in. Luckily the day beds downstairs were a good alternative. Bring earplugs for the roosters that are all over the island and often in the yard. They also help dull the neighbor's dogs that got very excited about something in the middle of our first night. Overall the house suited us very well and we would recommend it to others.