8/10 Good
Ellen Y.
Jan 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place in local residential neighbourhood
It was a nice, quiet residential area. I preferred to stay there than in a resort area where you are only among other tourists.
Julie and Darryl welcomed me and showed me the suite and how to use the BBQ. The suite was nicely decorated and even had tourist pamphlets and travel books.
I had no issue with Darryl starting up the truck in the mornings. I could hear it (b/c I'm a light sleeper) but I would continue dozing.
The place was clean and comfortable and incl beach towels, chairs, umbrella, & cooler. When I stayed there in December, Kauai was chilly at night (compared to Maui) but after asking for another blanket from Julie, I was able to sleep.
The only caveats I have are:
1. you're better off eating out or using the microwave, unless you have experience cooking decent meals on the BBQ at home, even when it might be raining or windy outside.
2. the location is convenient if you plan to spend lots of time in the south (e.g. beach at Poipu) or in the west (e.g. to Port Allen for a sail to the Napali Coast or to Waimea Canyon). However, it's a long drive around the coast of the island to activities on the north and east. You can't drive directly from south to north. Some roads in the north are one lane, and if there's road construction, expect delays.
P.S. - if you're bringing carryon luggage only, use up the nice jam that the hosts give you. I forgot that it was too big for the carryon, and the TSA staff confiscated it at security.
Ellen Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023