This was my first time rental in Princeville so I don’t really have anything to compare to in the area (there are hundreds of condos in Princeville). However, I can say that with the current sanitary restrictions The Cliffs bubble resort is great (it’s the only one of the north side of Kaua’i). The local management has done everything to make staying there easy. Everything has a price (electronic bracelet + post-travel on site quick test about $305 total per person), but it was painless and easy and you can be out of quarantine in 4 days (with a negative post-travel test result). Thomas, the front desk manager, will get you set up and answer all your questions. Access to tennis courts and pool is included (even during quarantine). Note: the front desk has tennis rackets and balls for free use. Also, each guest needs a smartphone to pair with electronic bracelet (via Bluetooth).
Another big plus of being in a managed condo resort is the quick response by the maintenance crew. Although this is a private unit, on site staff makes it better. Had a little problem with the fridge and within an hour of messaging host, the maintenance crew was there and the problem was resolved.
As this bubble resort stuff is fairly recent, there were a few hiccups: host was not aware of this option and information on cost and logistics of quarantine was not given prior to arrival (but now you know). Also, arriving at night (and also with direct shuttle from Lihue airport as renting a car is not an option for those in quarantine) there was no chance to get any food. As you are not allowed to leave the resort grounds during quarantine and there is no restaurant/store on the grounds (only a couple of vending machines), you might go hungry… but there are delivery options (most eateries in the area DO NOT deliver). After searching a bit and getting info from one of the local restaurants we found Scott of Dunrite Delivery Service (808-278-8236, see also on Yelp). He saved us! He can deliver anything you want (restaurant, groceries, etc.). We called him our first night and he happened to be in the parking lot of the restaurant we wanted to order from. He took our order and we had our dinner at our door within 45 minutes. And he can swipe your credit card upon delivery! (cash not needed). Of course, if you have a local contact, they can also deliver goods for you. All this quarantine information applies to any of the rental units in The Cliffs at Princeville. Pre-stocking the fridge with a little food and drinks could be a nice option.
The Cliffs resort is about 30 years old, but the recent lockdowns gave them time to do lots of maintenance and the grounds are neat and buildings in good shape. Make sure to walk out to the cliffs and see the ocean. The unit was clean and comfortable with everything needed for the stay (well-equipped kitchen, towels, pillows, nice sheets, two large 4K TVs, fans, cable (TV and fast internet via WiFi), washer, dryer, and starter supplies (dish soap, laundry soap, bath soap, etc.), etc.). There is also free WiFi throughout most of the grounds (handy if you have arrived from overseas and don’t have a local SIM).
The 2nd “bedroom” is a loft and well suited for kids or adolescents (as eventual noise from living room/kitchen rises to that space). Otherwise, the place is super calm and quiet. So quiet that the air extractor in the master bathroom is noticeable when everything is off (e.g. TV). It can’t be turned off, so you just gotta close the door when going to sleep. If the pillows are too thick for you, there are some extras in the closet ;)