I stayed for a month at this apartment and let me say... BOOK IT NOW!!! There are so many reasons but let me tell you about the top three:)
(1) THE HOSPITALITY. Before the trip, I messaged Margaret to ask if there was a pressure cooker at the apartment. She said there is not... and then went to Costco and BOUGHT ONE! It was waiting in the apartment when we arrived. Our entire family was mind blown at how considerate that was! That is only one of many examples. The property manager Arnold opened fresh coconuts for us and helped us crack open macadamia nuts, and Margaret and Jack brought over blankets when we mentioned we were a bit cold at night. Everyone responded to text and AirBnb messages super fast and if anything could be improved, they were right on it. Everyone is so friendly and you can really feel the sincere hospitality! It is definitely the factor that makes this AirBnb stand out not just on this island, but among all the AirBnb's we have ever stayed at!
(2) The amenities. The house is a good size for our family of 3 people. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms for fast showering and stuff. My favorite place has to be the lanai or porch, it is so breezy and relaxing! I did work from home here, and Margaret and Jack kindly provided a giant monitor screen, keyboard, mouse, and pretty decent internet speed. The kitchen is outfitted with everything you need for a meal—we cooked everyday for a month! If you’re not cooking you can use it for quick snacks and coffee. There's even a blender for morning smoothies. You can grab a bike from the shed anytime to go on adventures. There is free parking and free laundry onsite and friendly neighbors. And tons of coconut trees you can drink from! Overall we found the apartment perfect for our stay, whether that was playing, working, or eating.
(3) The location. The town of Kapa'a is a 10 minute walk away, and the ocean is 5 minutes away. On the weekends we would hop in the car and drive all over the island, and Kapa'a is the perfect location to be centrally based. It is about 1.25 hours to Waimea Canyon, 1 hour to Hanalei Bay, 40 mins to Poipu Beach, and 17 mins to Costco (very important haha). We did not want to move housing in the middle of the trip, nor did we want to stay on one end of the island and drive to the other end (which would be 2-3 hours). Thus we were happy with this location as home base.
To cover all the bases, here are some reasons you might not book the AirBnb. We were three people and found the apartment good, but a group of four adults might find it a squeeze. If your work is super professional then consider that roosters might announce themselves during your work call. My colleagues found it hilarious and always asked me "how are the chickens", but I can understand if people in a client facing role want a quieter environment.
Overall, our family LOVED our experience in this AirBnb! We cannot say enough good things about the hospitality of Margaret, Jack, and Arnold. If I am back in Kauai I would definitely stay here again. So in the time before I race over there and monopolize the apartment forever... stay in it now!:)