We had a fantastic first visit to Kauai thanks in no small part to Jamie's beautiful condo in Lihue. We were traveling as a group of 3 families, and each family had booked a condo in the same complex, but Jamie's condo was by far the best equipped of all. The condo is large and airy and perfect for a family of four like ours. It was amazing to wake up as the sun rose over the ocean treating us to a delightful view every morning. During the day, we went on numerous day trips exploring local beaches (Poipu, Hanalei bay, Anini, Kalapaki), the Waimea canyon, Haena state park, Wailua falls, Ho'pii falls, and more. The location of the condo is perfect, because no place we wanted to visit was over an hour's drive away (the ongoing construction on Kuhio highway can increase travel times but you can check in advance to find an ideal time). Jamie's condo itself had numerous conveniences, such as abundant towels, a laundry machine, a well-equipped kitchen, snorkeling equipment, chairs, and even books and board games to pass the time on a rainy day. In the evenings, we gathered near the pool in the complex and enjoyed grilling by the poolside while the kids in our group enjoyed swimming in the pool after a day of excursions. All in all, we had a wonderful visit to the garden isle and are already planning our next trip there!