We enjoyed our time at this property. We are a family with three children (ages 6-10) and having 2 separate sleeping areas and 2 bathrooms is a huge help. The unit is on the 3rd floor of the building and its a 2-story unit – we don’t mind stairs at all but just giving info for other visitors (If i had a toddler, this wouldn’t be ideal). The unit is well stocked with things for you to enjoy your stay. There were 4 beach chairs, a few boogie boards, quite a few snorkel masks and fins (not the full-face masks…the normal ones!). There was also a small ice chest that we used plenty while we were there so that we could take a small item or two and keep cold while we were out exploring. The kitchen was well stocked with things we needed (storage containers for leftovers, the normal plates, utensils, cups, can opener, etc). There were coffee filters already there for us to use (and 2 sample coffee packs in case we hadn’t brought our own to get us through the first morning -ha!). There was also a Kauai guidebook, as well as a couple of puzzles and games that our kids enjoyed. The in-unit washer and dryer was very nice and they included 2 Tide detergent packs for use – we got a little muddy on a hike so that was useful! There are TVs in both sleeping areas, and in the living room. We loved dining on the lanai for our meals seeing the ocean out in front of us. The “neighborhood”/community is quiet. The unit is right next to the pool/spa and small gym – we found this very convenient and nobody was ever loud late that bothered us. We visited in Sept and the tradewinds kept the condo reasonable in the evening but we needed the help of the many fans provided. We, however, live on Oahu and are used to no A/C and not sleeping at cold temperatures. During the late spring and summer months I can see how not having A/D in the unit would be a deterrent for others but its extremely normal on all of the islands to not have it.
The resort also had plenty of fun activities available (we didn’t utilize them but they gave us a schedule upon checkin – things like lei making, hula class). There was a different FoodTruck that came about 4 of the evenings of the week so that is a fun bonus. Also there is a putting green and basketball courts free for use.
The condo is located very conveniently in princeville and we enjoyed our stay.
The only negative experience wasn’t the fault of the unit but of the managing property (The Cliffs). Upon checkin they had my name assigned to a different unit altogether and tried to send me to it. When the lady was showing me on the map I told her that that was not the unit number on my reservation instructions – I knew it wasn’t b/c it was a unit way at the back without an ocean view possible. She seemed very confused and it took about 5 minutes for me to get directed to the correct unit and pretty much only because I had read my emails and knew what to expect. I couldn’t have gotten into the wrong place anyway since my door code wouldn’t have worked on that lockbox but I’m glad we didn’t drag our luggage up to a wrong floor. It all got sorted out but again, I was glad I knew what I was doing.
