Conrad and Janice were great hosts. After reading the description and reviews, I found everything as expected, and more. Here are the things I wasn't expecting that were wonderful:
1. The location of the studio is RIGHT around the corner from the shopping center, where there is a grocery store, restaurants, gas station, and boutiques. (We made good use of the Tiki bar.) Also, every night there is live music in the center, which is admittedly hit-or-miss; however, you can even hear the music from the studio's balcony - not LOUD, but just enough to enjoy softly or decide if you want to walk over and check it out.
2. The kitchen has everything you will need: Dishes, glasses, mugs, utensils, bottle openers, coffee maker, water kettle, 2-burner hot plate, blender, etc.
3. Conrad had extra amenities available, such as beach chairs, barbecue grills, and use of the washer and dryer.
4. If you come to Kauai with the goal of lazing around and watching tv, you're in luck. There is a tv with cable and bluray player.
Princeville is beautiful, and considering what the cost of the many resorts in the immediate area are, this is the perfect deal.
Again, Conrad and Janice were very nice - I only encountered them each once; however, my husband had a couple other converstaions with them. Very hospitable.
With regards to privacy, this is a studio apartment in a home; however, it has its own entrance and is completely private.
I would definitely stay here again.