When it came time to book our trip to Kauai, I realized I had waited too long to get good lodging. Most of the places in which I was interested had already been booked. I selected this one as a last resort. It was adequate, but definitely would not have been my first choice. Pros: the grounds are well-manicured; we felt safe; check-in was easy; and the private beach nearby is incredibly beautiful. Cons: the place smells a little musty, the kitchen counters were sticky and covered in crumbs when we arrived; the dishes, cookware, and silverware all needed washing before use (there were even lip prints on some of the glasses); the only big burner on the stove did not work; the bed was hard as a rock; the sheets felt like cardboard; and the grounds were pretty loud (people walking right past the lanai talking loudly and shouting). If you’re into the resort lifestyle, this might be an okay location for you, but if you want to be on the water and hike, everything is at least an hour drive (though the trails on the Na Pali Coast would have been pretty close if they were still open). Like I said, given the chance to visit Kauai again, this wouldn’t be my first choice, but it was adequate for our needs.