This is a wonderful place to stay to explore Kauai. During our entire time on the island I don't think we saw another place closer to the water than this one. It is very clean and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable, the a/c kept us cool, but we also enjoyed having the door open to hear the waves, and we found the dehumidifier and the ceiling fan also kept us very cool without the a/c. Everything you need for the beach is also provided: chairs, towels, a cooler. The location is within steps to coffee, dinner, groceries, snorkel rentals, shave ice, plus the beach! We found the beach outside our door best for walking or relaxing (using the Aston-provided loungers), but some people were swimming there. It was very easy to walk to a nearby beach with a cove for swimming and snorkel practice. It's also about a 5-10 minute drive to Lydgate Beach, which is great for swimming and snorkeling. The grounds of the Aston are beautiful and charming. We enjoyed the happy hour cocktails at the pool. There are also gas barbecues there you can use, but we preferred dinner on the beach at Lava Lava next door! Jane and Bryant were very responsive, but we didn't have any problems during our stay. It was very convenient to have keyless entry and not have to worry about a taking a key with us. One negative to staying in Kapaa is there seems to always be traffic backed up as you approach the town, but we found the positives to outweigh the negatives. Don't hesitate to stay at this unit if you are thinking of staying in Kapaa. The description in the listing is completely accurate. We loved it and hope to return.