Paul was great to communicate with. He allowed us to drop by refrigerator food before check in while it was still being cleaned. The kitchen was well stocked with coffee, oil, spices, and everything needed for us to cook. The place was clean and well stocked and worked for our group of 6. There was a book about Kauai on the coffee table that was really helpful. There was also a note book that gave housekeepers favorites some of which we checked out. Wish we had seen these before we came. This location is mid island but best beaches are north or south which leads to more driving. It is on the river which is a good place for kayaks and is near both Kappa and Lihue where there is more population and options for food.