*The one snag we hit was the patio space. The glass railing had been blown out during a storm a while back, and it had been replaced with construction plywood. Our unit was the only one in this condition. Unfortunately, it completely blocked the view on the deck and rendered it useless when sitting out there, as you couldn't see over the plywood to the ocean at all. I'd recommend checking before renting the property that the glass has been replaced, as we weren't alerted of this issue until after we booked.
Ron was wonderful to work with. He is full of knowledge about where to go and what to do, and very friendly. The property has stunning views of Bali Hai and the endless ocean. It is bright and spacious, and stays plenty cool without the air conditioning due to the cross breezes and ceiling fans. You can turn on the a/c if you'd like. We did one night, and it worked great. The kitchen is stocked nicely with pots and pans, a coffee maker, a blender (fresh smoothies!), and even a rice cooker. There was no plastic wrap or ziplocks. Honestly, it's better to find other ways to store and preserve your food, especially on the islands where they need to reduce waste. I'd recommend bringing a few Tupperwares of your own or some reusable beeswax cloth. The washer and dryer worked great, and there was laundry soap. You may have to buy/bring your own cooking oil while there, as we did. The master bed was very comfortable, and there was more than enough living space. We enjoyed watching the surfers on the ocean as we sipped our coffee and smoothies in the morning, and watching the sunsets at night. There are several board games and a book of cds to listen to. The family that lives upstairs (I believe full-time) has children. Every once in a while, we'd hear them galloping around, even late into quiet hours. It wasn't enough to really bug us, but it's something to note.
Overall, our stay was excellent. The North Shore is now our favorite part of Kauai, as we have been several times and stayed in Kapaa or Lihue. Ron was helpful and communicative.