We absolutely loved every minute in Kauai, and this Airbnb had everything to do with the wonderful time we had. The condo is very close to the water, and it's wonderful to sleep with the door slightly open and hear the surf all night. The grounds are kept very well, full of flowers and manicured plantings. The beach is awesome, and leads a far way north and south if you want to walk. The pool and grill areas are highly enjoyable. Everyone at the Islander - guests and staff, were just so nice! We also loved the coffee shop next door, Imua, with their own roasted beans and great sticky buns.
Best of all, we loved the care and attention Allison put in. She is so responsive and helpful all along the way. We communicated often because of the uncertainties we encountered (this is not long after Kauai has reopened and we booked the reservation before many things were open). Without being too gushing, Allison is the best host we've ever had, and we've only had great hosts so far.
The place itself is well kept, and was absolutely immaculate when we came. We stayed two weeks, and opted for a midweek clean for a small fee which Allison arranged. We have two toddlers (1 year old and 3), which is certainly pushing travelling to its limit, but we had no problem managing in the condo. The condo is well fitted with nice beach chairs and umbrellas, great glass tupperware for packing food for day trips (at least that's what we did), and a very comfortable bed.
Getting to Kauai was the only hard part (just the way Safe Travels is set up is not easy if you're coming from the East Coast and the testing takes a long time with approved agencies). But after we were able to clear those hurdles, including an unplanned stay in LAX due to the airlines and how they handle Safe Travels (long story!), every minute was pure gold. It was just what we needed.
Also, we found this to be a great location in Kauai. You can hit the north, south and center so quickly and easily. Having the Safeway and laundromat nearby was super useful. If you're planning on seeing a lot, it's a perfect spot.