Allison’s place is in the heart of Princeville and was perfect for our Kauai getaway. Having beach chairs, boogie boards, and a soft cooler provided was amazing! We didn’t try to walk to the beach, as we found it was a bit too involved with our supplies (and the rain), but I’m sure it is doable in a different season. The island is small and easily drivable, so you will find that staying on the North shore still grants access to the rest of Kauai - you just have the stunning views and more sparsely populated space (which I recommend). I miss it already!. One thing to note is the walls are very thin - we had a young family beneath us with crying children that gave us a nice vision into the future haha! Ear plugs are key!