Unobstructed view from the lanai This week’s WKRP is a 3 bed/3 bath home (MLS# 242973) priced at $610,000. When I walked out onto the lanai, all I could say was “WOW!” The amazing unobstructed 180-degree view of the Kailua-Kona coastline popped out—I wanted to just sit down and spend the day! There was a cruise ship [...]
It was great to see a new episode this week for a change. This Kahala estate (MLS# 1102574) was featured in this week’s episode Waikiki was used again as the backdrop for the opening murder scene in a hotel. Don’t worry, this doesn’t really happen in real life. The Five-O Team get some leads which [...]
I blogged this listing a couple months ago when it first came on the market. An incredible estate (MLS# 347452) in Kapalua right on the golf course. It was listed at $5,900,000 with the previous lister, and just re-listed yesterday at $4,900,000. There is over 6,500 sq. feet of living space in the palace. This [...]
Monday’s auction of an oceanfront home and a penthouse villa at Waikoloa Beach Resort was almost overshadowed by other sales activity at the Kolea beachfront gated community. Although I can’t reveal the prices at which the two properties sold, I can say that the auction left attendees shaking their heads and muttering, “somebody just got a screaming [...]
You’re dreaming of a very special place. A place of utter tranquility and inspiration, where the night sky is filled with stars and the only sounds you hear as you linger on your graceful expanse of lawn are the whispers of gently quaking coconut fronds, and waves breaking on a perfect crescent of white sand.
Now dwarfed and surrounded by tall buildings, it was 110 years ago this month the Moana Hotel (now Moana Surfrider) became Hawaii’s very first ‘high rise,’ a magnificent 5 stories tall! It was the biggest and most exciting building on Waikiki Beach. Adjacent to the hotel was a stream which emptied into the ocean, when the Ala Wai [...]
Put Maui zip lining on your to do list! View amazing sights on your zip line adventure Here you go, something different and sure to bring smiles to your face. Maui has two locations operated by Skyline Eco Adventures. One of the locations in Kaanapali, known as the west side of Maui, has eight zip line [...]
Kaanapali Hillside in Kaanpali, Maui is one of the nicest Kaanapali real estate for sale and if you are looking for an affordable Kaanapali home for sale- Kaanapali Hillside may be the right Kaanapali location for you. Sitting on the slopes of Mauna Kahalawai (the house or place of water) overlooking the beautiful pacific ocean [...]
Something special in Kula, Maui. This one-of-a-kind Kula property is, in my opinion, the perfect alternative to condo living. The size of the property is well suited for the part-time resident, and the yard is easily maintained. How would you like to own a property that does not need a lawn mower or a weed eater!?
The buyers got a great buy on this luxurious town home in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii. Ka’iulani of Princeville #18 (MLS# 229652) sold for $1,375,000 Ka’iulani of Princeville is a luxury condominium development located on Queen Emma’s Bluff in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii. It is the most prestigious community that Princeville has to offer. The buyers will enjoy 2,864 square feet [...]
Luxury European-style equestrian lodge boasts quality and elite country charm. Enjoy quality time in luxury while you entertain guests by the fireplace of this lodge style estate This luxury equestrian estate (MLS# 230699) at Waiki’i Ranch represents a world class architectural accomplishment and is unrivaled as the most luxurious and highly functioning equestrian estate in the state [...]
Located on the slopes of windward Mauna Kea is the old sugar town of Laupahoehoe. Imagine seeing this view daily from (MLS# 23658) asking $2,495,000 for a 3,600+ sq. ft. home on nearly 20 acres of land Laupahoehoe’s natural contrast of a rocky shoreline to its wet forests of ‘ohi’a and koa, wet grasslands, and small [...]
Here is what some of our recent guests had to say about Hale Maluhia, a Hanalei beachfront vacation rental: Q:Â Please let us know what you enjoyed the most about your accommodations. A:Â “The house was incredible. It had everything one needed in it and was well stocked.” Q:Â Briefly describe whether or not your needs were met [...]
Home staging—May bring you a quicker sale. There are some folks that really have a knack for interior design, but the average person, let’s face it, needs some help. This is particularly important in today’s real estate market at a time where the buyer is in the “driver’s seat.â€
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