The condo is as pictured. It`s a bit dated but well maintained and clean – a solid 3 star but the location and value for space gets it a 4th star! As noted it is in walking distance to the beach and that beach is one of the best `all-inclusive` spots on the island – there is a quiet (no swimming cove), a protected no wave/current area for young children, a lifeguarded area for swimming and some of the best snorkeling on Kauai – fish of every color in the rainbow, turtles and everyday we had a visit from an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal – one day we had 2 playing for over an hour! In the surf day, there is time for intermediate + surfing and paddle boarding! There are a few places right there to rent all the equipment! You are on the Makaheuna Hiking Trial. You can walk to the Hyatt Regency (also Shipwreck Beach) in one direction and the Marriott in the other direction for dinner and drinks. We had friends renting a home in Kukuiula at the same time – a 5 star resort period – but they had to shuttle to all of the above and the cost of stay – well – you can`t compare the 2 there! Just get to Kauai bc it is 5 star+! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
