This was a great property for our party of 8 (6 adults and 2 kids). The house had lots of room for us to spread out, and so many great sitting areas. We especially enjoyed our morning coffee on the spacious balcony. The bedrooms have plenty of space for unpacking and the beds were very comfortable. The room with the twin beds did get a little warm, but with the door cracked and the fans going, my kids did not complain. The a/c window units are a little loud, but we found we did not need to keep it on at night - just long enough to cool the room down before bed and then the fans were enough. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes/pots/pans, utensils, etc... and there are also a lot of spices and seasonings there. I definitely recommend doing a Costco run while you are near the airport, if possible, but check what the house has before going to the grocery store. (Costco's prices are very reasonable, but the grocery store prices were quite a shock). There are lots of games, puzzles, cards, etc. which we enjoyed on the one day that it rained most of the day. As many reviewers mentioned - the chickens were a bonus... we didn't necessarily love the roosters crowing at 4am, but you get used to it and kids and adults alike were entertained by all the friendly hens and little chicks running around the yard. Our only complaint was that the lighting is pretty dim, especially in the dining room. We had to get creative with bringing lamps over when we were playing cards at night - but certainly not a big deal.
Our contact, Sophia, was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. We had a few small issues during our stay and she was quick to get a maintenance person out to address those, which was much appreciated.
The house is in a beautiful community with great options for running/walking/biking. There are lots of beach towels/chairs, sand mats, boogie boards, sand toys and surf boards, a big cooler and 4 bikes available for guest use - which was awesome. I recommend bringing a bike lock. One of the bikes had a flat and one had a loose seat - but maybe those issues will be addressed and even so, it was still great to have them as an option to get around the community. We rode them up to the farmer's market and park several times. There are a few beaches that are about a 20 minute walk (parking is almost non existent): Puu Poa and Hideaway - they are small but beautiful - there is a bit of hiking to get to both though and would be very difficult after a rain so best to have proper footwear and be in decent physical shape. Otherwise there are plenty of other beaches that are a short drive away and have parking (get there early though) - like Hanalei and Ha'ena.
This was our first visit to Kaua'i and we absolutely loved the island and can't wait to come back! And having Hale Anu Keanu as our home base was perfect! Book it - you won't be disappointed.