The apartment at Kapa'a Sands was a nice little place with good amenities and beach gear. The back door leads out into a small lawn with a path down to the beach, which was never crowded. The pictures look like the beach is right out the back door, but there is a small protected area on a slope that separates the lawn from the beach.
Pros:
+ The host left us a care package, which was very thoughtful.
+ Very close to the beach, with a nice ocean breeze to help keep things cool using the provided fans.
+ Easy access to laundry services, coffee shops, and restaurants.
+ Parking space provided.
Cons:
- There was a rodent issue. We weren't able to leave packaged food out on the counter. While we never saw the rodent, it had gotten into our food and left droppings on the counter.
- The parking spaces are narrow, which can produce anxiety if you are renting a car with your own insurance.
- As with most of Kau'ai, there are tons of wild chickens and having the windows open for the breeze means that you will likely be awakened by a rooster right next to the apartment early in the morning (earplugs may be helpful)