My boyfriend and I stayed at this place beginning of July 2016. We had a great time and it was nice to feel a little more "at home" rather than in a hotel. It was nice staying close to Hanalei bay, queens bath, and hideaways beach. If you're not familiar with Kauai, North Shore is definitely the tropical and rainy side. We had A LOT of rain. We thought it was smart to leave the windows and back door (with the screen closed) but I suggest not doing this all of time. It made the place feel pretty humid and damp after awhile. It was a great amount of space for the two of us. I appreciated that they provided a hair dryer! Do your grocery shopping at food land for sure because it has the best variety and prices. The neighborhood is nice, quiet, and clean. Makana did a great job with this place and I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a clean, simple, and much less expensive place on the north shore.