I would actually give this place 3.5 stars, I rounded up to 4 stars.
-Stayed 10 days including Thanksgiving day in 2019 for a leisure trip from the big city.
-check in was fine because I called ahead.
-building 2 should be identified in the check in instructions for the Cliffs. If I did not call ahead I probably would have checked in with the front desk.
-carpet needs to be steam cleaned or removed entirely probably with laminate floors. Carpet felt dirty.
-Place did feels musty as prior review indicated . Unknown whether the rest of island rentals are like this.
-Big city person and big on privacy, there were multiple missing blinds in the living room. First safety issue.
-Living room sliding door to the outside did not lock, safety issue #2.
-the place was very dusty in the inside, ceiling fans, laundry room, bedroom lamp shades, ceiling fan, etc. Had an allergic reaction and the owner did not send a cleaning person over or offer to accommodate elsewhere or offer to do a thorough deep clean. Disappointing.
-The living room closet door did not close sufficiently.
-Sent a message through air b n b upon arrival late Monday night and maintenance worker was sent out in 1.5 days (Hawaiian time) on Wednesday about 2:00 pm. to rectify partial issues.
-the blinds in the living room were not fully fixed but Princeville felt safe. Suggestion: replace office blinds in living room with the bamboo blinds type in the bedroom.
-furniture needs to be updated.
-pluses: kitchen (general spices and cooking oil available), amenities needed to cook.
-kid friendly swimming pools and spas, Toddler wading pool, tennis court, basketball court, putting green.
-two full bathrooms (one bathroom had a funky odor at times).
-peaceful.
-washer and dryer in the unit.
-dishwasher in the kitchen.
-kitchen was the best room in the rental.
-living room couch appeared to have a bed but I never used it.
-boogie boards, cooler, beach towels, beach chairs in the closet.
-1 television in the living room. Not big on television but the photos are deceptive as there was a television (second) advertised in the bedroom.no television was in the bedroom.
-recommendation: beach umbrella
-I think I saw a pack and play crib in the closet. Bonus if you have a infant or toddler child.
*Overall, if you are going to utilize the amenities at the Cliffs (swimming pool, kiddie playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, area overlooking the ocean), and spend at least 50% of your time outdoors in Kaua'I, stay at this place. It is generally comfortable.
I would possibly stay at the Cliffs again but not at this unit if a clean updated unit was available.