We are a family of 4 visiting Kauai for the 1st time. This condo was perfect for us. It had all the amenities we needed. The air conditioning was a must! It was awesome to have access to beach items in the closet. We used the pull out sofa for the kids (10 and 13 yo) and that worked just fine. The location was beautiful and quiet. We walked to Poipu beach (~5-7 min walk) and swam and snorkeled there in the mornings. We saw all kinds of reef fish and even a sea turtle in the water. And later in the evening, there were several turtles resting on the beach. Throughout the week we ventured to other parts of the island, West, East and North, to take in the sights. It was nice to visit the other places, but we were really happy with choosing Poipu as our base. The Athletic Club was within walking distance and the kids enjoyed the pool. They also had good food. If you have a rental car I'd recommend finding a Big Save for groceries. While returning from our visit to Waimea Canyon, we went to the one in 'Ele'ele Shopping Center and prices were MUCH more affordable than at the market across the street from the condo. We were able to find some inexpensive souvenirs there as well. I was surprised about the requirement for either a $1500 damage deposit or having to purchase damage insurance at the end of booking. But it appears this is the norm. I opted for the cash deposit. It was refunded ~2 weeks after our stay as promised. We would definitely stay again!