Cleanliness has always been one the most important criteria for our housing during vacation. Nihilani 18B was exceptionally clean. The images in their description are NOT stock photos - Nihilani 18B really is as described, maybe even better. While true that the tradewinds on the north side of Kauai are sufficient that you may not need A/C, the air can get a little bit still at night time in the islands, especially right after a passing rain. The A/C was very helpful and was very efficient in cooling down the house.
We noticed that the owners did not spare any expense in their furnishings. Little things like GE profile microwaves and Subzero refrigerators showed that there was care and attention to detail.
The berber carpet and hardwood flooring was perfect for the environment we were in. Kauai with all it's rain can get humid, and you wouldn't want to get that musty smell that pile carpeting can have. Nihilani 18B was not musty at all. It smelled cleaned.
We found several times during our vacation. using the term - "We will do this ..etc... when we get 'home' ". Home referring to Nihilani 18B, and then correcting ourselves because it wasn't our home, it was a rental. But it genuinely did feel like home while we were on vacation.
Queen's bath was only a one mile walk away (probably a little less) and Anini beach 5 to 10 minute drive away. When we drove out of the Nihilani complex and saw the waterfalls coming off Namolokama every morning, it was nothing short of breathtaking. Amazing stay and thanks for the memories of a lifetime!