It seemed like the best locations in Hawaii are dominated by resorts and condos but then we found this spot. We prefer privacy but not isolation and Moloa'a Bay was perfect for us. Joy's rental was in a fantastic location, private but with a plateau above the beach where you can, from your lawn, see the entire bay, the few houses, and Kauai at its best. Two minute walk down the driveway to the beautiful beach. Access to the house is through two locked gates guaranteeing privacy, but we could get to Kilauea and Princeville for shopping in five or ten minutes. Larger Kapa'a in one direction and beautiful Hanalei in the other are only another five or ten minutes away. I would give the location at least eight stars for what we wanted. The house is not the $5-$10million estate you can find for thousands per night. It is a plantation home with some updates, a nice sitting room for viewing the sites, very comfortable master bedroom with a great view, plenty of additional sleeping spaces, laundry and outdoor (and indoor) shower, updated kitchen with modern appliances. We drank morning coffee under the gazebo, BBQed fresh opah and monchong under the second gazebo. My wife and I have been visiting the Hawaiian islands since the 1970s, and this two week stay was among our very favorites. Still a few improvements could be made to the home (and I believe they will be) but the second we arrived, we knew we had found the very special place we were looking for. We will not forget this visit, and we would absolutely book this unique place again, and again, and again. I almost didn't write this review because I know it will be harder to book once others discover how special Joy and Michaeal's place is!