This is a wonderful place to stay while in Kaua'i! It's a cute studio apartment, with all the amenities you could need--from the comfy bed to the sweet patio, everything is immaculately clean and well maintained.
The check-in process could not be easier. The door is opened with a key code that Cristy provided to us a few days prior to our arrival.
We did get confused trying to find the condo/parking area because there is a long road full of different resorts, however once we understood the little Google Earth map that Cristy provided, we were able to find it no problem. Just note that there isn't a specific sign or name for this set of condos like there are for some others.
Once we were in, we immediately loved the space. It's very well laid out and comfortable. the view from the window is lovely and we had many bird visitors while walking out on the patio.
The apartment was stocked with everything we needed--including a little electric stove and various cooking utensils. One thing to note is that even though there is a fridge it's a small one, so be prepared if you're planning to buy groceries before arriving (like we did!) I would recommend buying enough for a 2-3 days at a time. However, this really wasn't much of a problem, just something we were aware of.
There's air conditioning and two fans, which makes it a nice haven after a long day of being out in the humid heat.
The location of the condo is perfect! Two beaches are within easy walking distance--one is small and secluded while the other is more spacious and populated. Both are great for watching sunsets and it's such an amazing luxury to just walk out of your apartment and be on the beach within a few minutes. Walking to the beach, you get beautiful views, too!
We really enjoyed staying in Princeville and on the North Shore in general. Even though the road closures beyond Hanalei do continue (result of 2018 storm and flooding), we still found plenty to do. Princeville center had lots of shops and restaurants to choose from, as well as a grocery store. Hanalei is only 10 minutes away--we spent a lot of time there, eating and enjoying the gorgeous beach. Anini beach is another 10 min away in the opposite direction and offered us some nice snorkeling opportunities. There are also a good amount of hikes within easy driving distance.
Finally, Cristy was incredibly responsive and accommodating. She sends a great welcome packet ahead of your arrival that I found to be very helpful and well put together.
Overall, this was an awesome place to stay and Cristy is a great host--no complaints and we'd definitely come back again!