I wish we had some warning about the geckos that occupy the residence in the evening and make clicking sounds at night. If you aren’t used to this, then it is very hard to sleep with the noise. This wasn’t our first time staying in Kauai, and we are well aware of the prevalence of the geckos on the island, but it was our first experience with nighttime gecko visitors.
The windows are older, so many of the screens are bent and do not fully seal the window space. This allows for geckos to easily enter the house. On the first night we found five geckos in the house. I know Hawaiians think geckos are good luck, but they also carry salmonella, so it was not cute seeing them climb on the kitchen counters or finding poop around the house.
Pros: Other than the geckos, the house is beautiful, well furnished, clean, and had a beautiful view of the mountains. The large garden space was perfect for allowing our children to run around and have fun. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook a lot of meals at the residence instead of always eating out. They also provide several beach towels and beach toys that our family enjoyed using. We especially enjoyed the outside seating area and the close location to the Princeville Shopping Center (easy to walk to), Hanalei, and many beaches. We also enjoyed the welcome gifts of chocolate, coffee, and cookies!
Cons: The geckos, having to close the windows in the evening because of the geckos (sliding glass doors are in good condition and were left open), and hearing the geckos clicking all night as they make their way closer into our bedroom space. Even the roosters weren’t that bad because we knew what to expect- 5:00am wake up call, then they quiet down (for the most part).
Overall, it was a nice experience. I’d recommend the house, but be aware of the evening geckos.