Royal was a super host who went above + beyond! He provided everything you could possibly need during your stay and responded to any questions or concerns extremely quick. His place was stocked with shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream + razors, anti-itch cream, aloe vera, after sun moisturizer, bug spray, beach towels/bags/coolers/snorkel gear/chairs/umbrellas/boogie boards/sunscreen, kitchen utensils + spices as well as basic cooking supplies, coffee, big refrigerator/freezer, AC + a really comfortable bed. He also has a washer + drier available for use. He has cable TV + a huge selection of movies + books as well as a Foodland discount card (2 min drive). Other great + helpful items in the condo were the Kauai guide books about trails + highlights of every part of the island. His place was decorated nicely - you can tell he puts lots of effort in to his condo!
Royal’s place is in a great location on the North Shore. Just a 5 minute drive to Hanalei which has excellent restaurants - our favorites were Hanalei Gourmet, Kalypso Bar, and Tropical Taco. Hanalei also had great shopping. A couple other favorite places in Princeville were Hideaways Beach (great for snorkeling + shade) + Queen’s Bath. If you plan to visit other sides of the island expect a 20-90 minute drive. Other places are worth visiting + the drive around the island is stunning.
We took a couple of day trips + excursions. Our favorite being a boat tour along the Na Pali Coast with Blue Ocean Adventures. They take you snorkeling + into four sea caves along with dolphin watching! We also took a helicopter tour of the island with Sunshine, which we highly encourage. It was great to see places that you can’t access by foot like the Weeping Wall + Jurassic Falls. We did a couple of hikes - one down to Wailua Falls (it’s worth the muddy trek down) + another to Ho’opi’i Falls (a more leisurely hike). We hiked in the Waimea Canyon + recommend the Canyon Trail to the top of the 800 foot waterfall!
Overall, Royal’s place exceeded our already great expectations + we hope to be back in the future! Definitely a great first Airbnb experience with all the amenities. We couldn’t be more happy with our stay!