Elegantly Appointed Ocean-View Home – Working Farm With Tropical Orchards

The very first time you visit Hawaiʻi Island, the concierge at your hotel probably sent you on a daylong drive around the entire island. One of the recommended, not-to-be-missed stops along the way: Akaka Falls in Honomu, just outside of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast.

Or perhaps you have a fondness as I do for the classic of the Hawaiian music repertoire, Wailele o Akaka (here a music video of my favorite recording, sung by Darlene Ahuna).

As a stranger, I saw

The waterfall of ʻAkaka

From high above

The water flows gently down the cliff

The water flows gently down the cliff

 

One great thought arises

Of being overcome by the beauty

Of the sweet-smelling uplands

Fragrant and lovely

Fragrant and lovely

The song fits the mood that falls over me as I approach this elegantly appointed ocean-view 4-bedroom 5-bathroom residence, surrounded by 20 acres of tropical orchards in Honomu near the legendary Akaka Falls: overcome by the beauty and peace of the natural surroundings.

Akaka Falls Road along the right side of the property in this photo – a state maintained paved road for access. The home is sited in the center of the 20 acres, surrounded by orchards for complete privacy. Minutes from the cute little town of Honomu, 13 miles from Hilo.

The Best of Both Worlds – In Multiple Ways

Uninterrupted ocean views in one direction; lofty views of Mauna Kea (snowcapped in winter) in the other. Abundant sunny days for indoor/outdoor living and clear nights for stargazing; plenty of rain for growing food and flowers, and the gift of stunning double rainbows and moonbows. A private and serene location, yet easy access via paved roads and only 13 miles from Hilo town.

Just a sample of the designer-selected finishes and fixtures: custom kitchen cabinets and island with ohia posts, Thermador professional series appliances, and solid bamboo flooring. Each piece of furniture throughout the home was carefully selected, and the home is offered furnished, including kitchen items and linens.

Elegantly appointed single story home with central gathering area and separate wings for the primary and guest bedrooms

The single-story home sits lightly on the landscape. Designed with two-bedroom wings attached via two 2-car carports and breezeways to a central great room and kitchen for gathering, the home works well for multigenerational living or entertaining frequent guests. Primary bed/bath suite with office, family room, wet bar, private lanai and large laundry room at right in photo. Three bedroom guest wing with its own family room, wet bar and laundry to the left.  At bottom left – flower gardens whose abundance used to be sold from a sweet roadside stand.

The orchards feature 653 breadfruit trees, processed on site into a product sold to the restaurant market, plus 112 Brazilian cherry, banana, and citrus. The farm building complex is separated from the home by the driveway and flower gardens, and includes an office, equipment storage, and a gym. Most equipment available for sale – farm yourself or hire a manager!

Learn more about this Honomu property at MLS 721652. Call Beth Thoma Robinson, R(B) or Renee Hill, R(B) to schedule a showing.