We really enjoyed our stay here. My goal was for a beautiful view from the lanai and this had it! We walked down to the beach every morning to drink coffee and watch the sunset (up early with young kids!). There is a homeless camp on the beach, but it wasn’t a bother to us, there was no extra noise or distraction. You can walk to the beach North at Lydgate which is GREAT for kids, don’t walk to the beach South. Good starting point to go both to Princeville and Poipu. It worked really well for our family!