If you are looking for a basic/budget friendly vacation rental, this place works well.
Pros: The location lends easy access to the North and South sides of the island. Coconut Market is right across the parking lot and convenient for snacks, souvenirs, coffee. Safeway is right up the road for groceries. The kids loved the pool. The registration staff was friendly. The double beds were comfortable. There was snorkel gear and beach chairs available to use, which was great.
Cons: The bathroom had a permanent stench noticeable right away. Upon investigating, I found what appeared to be water damage/rot out in the wall behind the base of the toilet. The grounds crew sprayed for bugs the last part of our stay in other units. After they sprayed, we had a couple cockroaches in the bathroom that may have come in through the area behind the toilet. That being said, I don’t think this is specific to the unit. Our friends who live on the island said the cockroaches were really bad this year. We only saw the two and we were there 8 nights. There was a vacuum, but a broom and dust pan would have been great for quick clean up.
Conclusion: I would stay there again for the price point. It was a comfortable place to stay with a great pool area and a convenient location. I’ve found that that’s all you really need on Kauai, as most of the time you are out exploring and enjoying the island.