NingGulari's place was perfect for our twin toddlers. The floorplan is open and you can see all of the living spaces (kitchen nook, living room, sunroom, and dining room) and backyard from the kitchen.
Also, if you are traveling with young children that are not yet old enough to go hiking or participate in organized water activities, Ning's place is perfect because of the pool in the backyard and beautiful, walkable neighborhood. Our girls were content with taking long walks around the neighborhood seeing different plants and animals (a lot of roosters in Kauai), and they practically lived in the pool. My parents also joined us for this trip, and the two master suites are on opposite ends of the house which was great for privacy. And, they loved the hot tub.
We also spent some time at the beach and Ning's house is well equipped with umbrellas, folding chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, and beach blankets. And, while I was initially concerned about not being in walking distance from the beach (less than .25 mile), we were less than a 5 minute drive away. So, it worked out well.
Lastly, there are two sets of dishwashers and two sets of washers and dryers. Perfect for traveling with large groups or young children.