I have now stayed here twice. The first time, I was the guest of friends who had rented the villa for an extended stay. For the six days I was there, I pinched myself every morning (and noon and night).
I vowed to bring my family back, and a few weeks ago, I did just that. We are, all four of us, still aglow with the experience.
First, there's the house itself. It isn't merely a place. It is a home, with all that that implies. Light floods in from floor-to-ceiling windows, yet from the moment you walk in the door you feel embraced by the home's warmth. Each and every aesthetic touch is done with care and taste, without sacrificing a shred of comfort.
We toggled between going out and eating in, and the kitchen is lovingly equipped with anything a serious cook might need.
The outdoor shower off the master bath turns a routine shower into a sublime, meditative experience. The pool is perfect.
You can sit anywhere in the house and look out at the birds (you'll see not just nēnē and the ubiquitous red junglefowl, but mynas and tropicbirds and others) and the lushness of the Kauai landscape. Dawns are gorgeous. The view from the preserve at the top of the hill can't be beat.
We booked the house many months in advance and it was a seamless experience from beginning to end. The hosts were lovely to communicate with, and Jon, the property manager, was responsive and helpful. Overall, our week here could simply not have been better.