Heather and Khaled's condo was the perfect choice for our Kauai adventure. The grounds and surrounding area quickly felt like home base, and it is true that the location is perfectly central to the rest of the island. We loved the instant access to the beach, pool, and some of the island's best coffee at Imua, 3 mins walk from the condo. If you stay on the south shore, you'll have a harder time getting to beautiful and relaxing Hanalei on the north shore and vice versa; so, this really is the right location to explore all of Kauai.
If you still haven't decided on Kauai and you want to take my word for it, just decide now. In one stress-free week, we swam with turtles (on multiple beaches and serendipitously), saw whales, hundreds of dolphins, a mom and baby goat in the Waimea canyon. The Na Pali coast, Waimea Canyon, and beaches of Kauai will leave you speechless. We were also able to take a helicopter ride, and I could go on and on about it, but it was probably the most amazing and moving hour of my life. (and that's a 10 minute drive from this condo).
The condo itself has everything you need to feel comfortable and equip yourself for the island's many beaches. Heather and Khaled are also super accommodating, and the guide book in the condo was thorough and helpful.