The house is just as cute as it appears, and we found the location was perfect--5 minute walk to the beach and just slightly longer walk to town. Pricey, but very well equipped and worth it to us for the charm and location. There is no back yard/porch, but we enjoyed eating many meals on the lovely front porch. Master bed may be the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. Lisa was super responsive and her online guide is very helpful. The town is fairly crowded (as is all of Hawaii) as things start to open up, but there was plenty of room on Hanalei Beach and the even prettier beaches to the north. Restaurants were crazy busy, and we weren't impressed with most of our meals out, but the sushi and poke at the Fish Market attached to Dolphin Restaurant was delicious and a relative bargain. I highly recommend a Na Pali cruise/snorkel with Na Pali Catamaran. We spent one afternoon in Poipu and clearly made the right decision staying in Hanalei!