Laura's place is a perfectly comfortable place with all the basic amenities. While the location is indeed close to the water, it's a ground floor apartment and there's really no view whatsoever. The garden terrace is lovely, but it felt a bit like a basement. One floor higher would have offered panoramic views of Poipu's coast. That said, the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are clean, and the kitchen is updated and well-stocked. If you're looking for a reasonable basecamp, from where you can launch your own excursions around the south side of Kauai, Laura's place is a reasonable choice.