Claudia's place is perfect for exploring Kauai. It's ideally located between the North and South shores, and it had everything we needed to prepare breakfast in the morning and lay our heads down at night. The unit is located in the Plantation Hale Suites, which I understand has both hotel rooms and privately owned condos, and Claudia's place is the latter, so it contains her furnishings and personal touches. We had full use of the property grounds, but we didn't use them because there is so much else to do on the island. The hotel is not a resort - it has more of a motel feel - but the pool areas looked perfectly usable, and we felt completely safe and comfortable. I'd especially recommend this unit for someone who plans to spend most of their day exploring the island, and just needs a convenience, clean, and comfortable home base.