We really lucked out with our stay here. We loved having our own kitchen to cook in and the rental really had all the other amenities we would have ever needed. There is no A/C, but with that constant ocean breeze and the louvers open, we felt that was good enough for us.
The back balcony on this place is exquisite, with a view of the mountains AND the water. There is a small ravine out the back of the building that you overlook and it feels like you are so secluded (the nature sounds in the morning are from a David Attenborough documentary it seems).
There was a small cooler to pack lunches for the beach, extra box fans in the closets, beach towels, cleaning supplies, beach chairs, washer/dryer, and super comfy master bed. There was snorkel gear in one of the closets, water pressure in the shower was amazing, appliances were great, the place was super clean, the complex's pool and BBQ area were great and well-kept, the location of this place is a few minutes off the main highway in Kauai and near the local super market (as well as coffee, restaurants, tiki bar, gas station, banks, golf course, walking paths, and some very secluded beaches.
An area called Turtle Cave is legit 2 minute walk to the trail that leads down to lava rocks and a cave that sleeps sea turtles at night. If you get there late night or early morning you will catch them in there. There are also tide pools here perfect for snorkeling and are crystal clear...RIGHT OFF YOUR DOORSTEP.
Hanalei had some bridge construction which really jacked traffic up if you were traveling northwest to Hanalei or further. So make sure and check the department of transportation website with road closure information before planning your trip around certain features of the island.
Rental cars were tricky, so make sure and plan ahead for that. There is a nationwide shortage due to the COVID sell off of unused inventory. We were lucky enough to plan ahead and get a great vehicle.
This place was great, we came home relaxed and happy. We will look to stay here on our future trips for location, seclusion, price, and morning view.