This apartment in Princeville is beautifully decorated, and you'll feel like you're living among the birds when they start to sing each morning. The kitchen is well-appointed, and it accommodated all of our cooking needs (and we rarely ate out). The 15-minute walk to 'Anini Beach is pleasant and shady (I don't recommend flip-flops; it's a little too steep). Princeville is a perfect location from which to explore Kauai. It's close to the Kalalau Trail, Hanalei Pier, and a number of outstanding beaches that include fantastic snorkeling. Jessica and Avelina respond to questions and concerns quickly. And the price can't be beat!
If you're a light sleeper, you will need earplugs. I was awakened by birds every morning (which was pleasant), by someone swimming laps in the closed, dark pool one morning at 4 AM, and by a car alarm going off one morning at 2 AM. That's not the host's fault, but the open nature of Hawaiian architecture means that you will be able to hear the outside world.
The loft was unbearably hot during the day. My daughter and I decided to sleep downstairs together, where it was cooler even at night, even though we'd chosen this apartment because we could have separate beds. This didn't prove to be a problem for us, as the king-sized bed was large enough that we didn't bother each other at all.
If you want a tastefully-decorated apartment in a great location with a shady lanai, that's definitely the right price, you will not be disappointed!