This gem of a place is located in Princeville on the North Shore of Kauai, which is the rainiest part of the island. Don't let that deter you as the showers typically pass through and it's lovely to sleep to the sound of rain. There's a lovely, short hike nearby to Wyllie's beach, which offers calm waters and relative privacy, especially compared to the beaches to the south. Be aware that no road circumnavigates the island completely and due to it's beautiful rugged terrain, there are also no roads through the center of the island. That means that if you want to get to the beaches and attractions on the South Shore, it takes anywhere from 45minutes to an hour. The beauties of Waimea Canyon are about an hour and a half away. Depending on what you're used to, that's up to 3 hours of driving each day, which can get tiring. Check out the abundance of farmer's markets on the islands. On Saturday, we passed at least three. Hanalei Bay is one of the loveliest spots to unwind on the island and is a short drive away. If you're into hiking, be sure to check out the Heritage trail on the south shore that starts at Shipwreck Beach and we also enjoyed the Kuilau Ridge trail. We did a portion of the Kukui trail in Waimea Canyon but it was a little tough with my wife at 5-months pregnant.
We watched the movie The Descendants on the flight home and were thrilled to see a lot of local spots in Princeville and Hanalei Bay.
Annie and Greg were very prompt with communication and provided extra pillows for my partner's pregnant belly. They also provided beach towels, beach chairs and an umbrella and the unit comes with a full-szied fridge, sink, microwave and hot plate for those times you want to save a little money and cook at home.
Thanks Annie and Greg!