This was our first trip to Kauai, and the location was great for an introduction to the island. It is close to the beach and several hiking adventures. However, the walk to the beach includes a very steep decline and gets very slippery after any rainfall. Allison was very helpful in suggesting great hiking adventures and places to eat. She was incredibly responsive and proactive in sending thorough check-in information prior to our arrival. The apartment was as described and had everything needed for a short or long stay, including a shared laundry unit, but the space was lacking a home away from home feel. The patio has a great view of the mountains but also faces the dumpster area, so there is a fair amount of early morning noise from the garbage trucks. Overall, the space is peaceful, but the walls are thin, and we could hear the television and coming and going of the downstairs guests, which took away from a feeling of privacy at times.