What an amazing place!
4 of us stayed for 8 nights. We debated staying directly on the beach but are so glad we chose this home. Instead of fighting tourists for parking and being on top of each other, here we were able to feel like we were a resident in one of the nicest communities in the Princeville area.
The home has the best of everything. There is plenty of room to hang out. We never felt on top of each other. All of the appliances, cutlery and furnishings are top notch! It’s decorated very well, and it feels both classy and warm like home. We were pleasantly surprised that the beds were very comfortable and there are plenty of fans to circulate the air. Black-out curtains were also a nice touch as we were getting adjusted to the time change. Bicycles and beach gear also came in handy and made our adventures much easier and fun. The BBQ worked well and we cooked many meals on it. The internet was fast as well.
We spent most of our time on the covered patio for dinner, drinks and playing games. The string lights made the ambiance so relaxing. The sea breeze and sunrise in the morning was so relaxing. Every morning and evening we had a family of chickens visit us and we fed the chicks. You can hear the ocean, but not so loud that it annoys you. This part of the island is lush an beautiful.
It’s only a short walk through the neighborhood to the golf course where you can watch the amazing sunsets and watch the waves crash below you from the higher vantage point (great picture spot). You can easily walk to the shopping area where there’s a market (though I’d suggest making a trip to Costco and Walmart by the airport to stock up for your stay for cheaper prices and more options). We spent many days at the nearby beaches hanging out and snorkeling (tunnels beach was great for that). Kayak, boat rentals and helicopter tours are nearby as well.
Our favorite places to eat were the Tiki Iniki that’s a short walk (we ate there twice), Mariachi's Mexican Cuisine in Kapa’a (ate there twice and Pierce Brosnan is known to frequent the restaurant) and lastly Kalypso Island bar and grill in Hanalei had great food and was very reasonably priced.
We had an amazing time and made great memories. If you’re looking for a place to unwinds and not be in the middle of the tourist traps, this is it. You won’t regret it!
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. We’ll be back 😊