We were very happy with the condo and location. The close proximity to the Coconut Market mall was fabulous because of its grocery store and restaurants. Since the room is small and comes with only a small fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a toaster, cooking was not an option and close-by restaurants are a must.
We have two negative comments. First, this condo is located on the third floor, which means A LOT of stairs to climb, and they are carpeted outdoor stairs that are quite steep. Had we known "309" really means it's a third floor walk-up, we probably would not have booked, and if this was a hotel we would have definitely asked for a room on a lower floor. Carrying up luggage was particularly difficult with no one to help, and the climb kept us from coming and going as often as we would have done with fewer stairs. Second, the Aston property makes it abundantly clear that this VRBO rental is not part of their service, so we did not get any information about the amenities of the facility (particular the pool area) and did not really feel particularly welcome as guests. The property manager for this VRBO condo was very helpful by phone, but we were really on our own for laundry and trash disposal and figuring out the amenities of the resort with no help from the front desk.
This was much smaller and less of a functional apartment than we expected from other rentals in Hawaii, but the upside was that it helped us to slow down and relax in beautiful Kauai.