TL;DR If you are debating whether to book this place or not, go ahead and book it.
Full version:
Pros-
1) Amazing hosts- communicated everything clearly and were super prompt. Also, the place was ready earlier than our check-in time (even though we did not actually use it because we landed in Kauai later)
2) Great location on the island - Close to everything, good central location to hit both North and South shores. Downtown kapa'a is awesome too.
This place is right behind Coconut Marketplace which was active late evenings as well. Imua Coffee roasters in the complex are a must-try, so is the super affordable snorkel rental that we took on the day we checked out of here.
3) Great location /view - The view in the picture is accurate, we loved watching the sunrise from bed/lanai, but even better is to step out and walk along the beach (right below). The place is also right next to the pool in the complex, which is a great plus.
4) Well maintained/thoughtful touches- The place itself was clean and well maintained. The place had some beach gear which was awesome (I found the beach tote most useful because I had forgotten mine) They also have a few dishes which we used to heat our dinner and eat out on the lanai . Loved the travel tips folder they had and other little things like multi-plug charger in the bathroom. I'm sure I'm forgetting other little things we were thankful for at the time.
5) Wifi was pretty good btw. Hopefully that's not important in a Kauai trip, but just in case. In fact, I got good T-mobile LTE too here (and in many places on the island!!)
6) Value for money- This is one of the best places (location, view, cleanliness, everything above) at this price range. Most places for this rent were far from the coast or weren't maintained well. Great value for money.
Cons-
1) This place is a studio really. Not a huge problem and it is great for 2 people, but definitely gave me somewhat of a hotelroom feeling since it wasn't a house house.
2) They have a kitchenette and not a full kitchen. (Amenities are accurately described in the listing). We did heat some food on one of the days but for folks who want to actually cook, this could be a problem.
I listed the cons more for information, but honestly we had a great time here. Plus, this place is super affordable for the value it provides, so highly recommend!