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New Canoe for the Auberge

It’s not often you see the delivery of a hand made, 40’, Hawaiian, Racing Canoe. In this case we were out for our morning run/walk and observed two trucks parked near the gate to our Beach Club at Makaiwa Bay in the Mauna Lani Resort. It was before 7:00 am and the gate was shut… Read More »

Villages at Mauna Lani 608-Under Contract

Under Contract-Beautiful Maile Plan with Tommy Bahama Furnishings and Net-Metering Solar System 68-1025 North Kaniku Drive #608 Villages at Mauna Lani | Kohala Coast, HI  #608 MLS:  623310           3 Bedrooms| 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,752 sq. ft. Price:  $1,150,000 I just put IN ESCROW this spacious Villages at Mauna Lani, Maile Plan which offers great, North… Read More »

49 Black Sand Beach in the Mauna Lani Resort-Under Contract

My 49 Black Sand Beach listing was just reduced for a quick sale and is now Under Contract with a new buyer and set for a close of escrow sometime in April!! This 4-bedroom home features over 5000 sf of luxury furnishings and finishes. The 4-bedroom home is newly updated and features many recent updates… Read More »

Hawaii County Bill 108 Approved!

The County of Hawaii adopted Bill 108 on November 18, 2019, and is now recognized as Ordinance 2018-114. The Planning Department is now charged with administering the Ordinance and establishing new practices and procedures “necessary to implement the provisions set forth in Bill 108” as stated in their public notice requesting further public input regarding… Read More »

Whale Watch!!

This past Sunday Lissette and I paddled our kayak toward a group of paddle boarders and kayakers we could see a mile out or more out to sea hoping to catch a sighting of a whale or other sea-life on our journey. Little did we know that where we decided to stop and take a… Read More »

49 Black Sand Beach in the Mauna Lani Resort-Just Reduced!!

The owner of my 49 Black Sand Beach listing just reduced the price for a quick sale!! This 4-bedroom home features over 5000 sf of luxury furnishings and finishes. The 4-bedroom home is newly updated and features many recent updates including new air conditioning, interior and exterior paint, light fixtures, cabinet hardware and designer furnishings.… Read More »

KaMilo at Mauna Lani #301-Just Reduced!!

The owner of the best Makani plan in KaMilo at Mauna Lani just reduced the price for a quick sale to $1,599,000. In addition this home features exceptional golf course views from the upstairs lanai plus the Kohala Mountains and distant ocean horizon. KaMilo’s homes are where indoor and outdoor living merge. Additional features include,… Read More »

Twilight at Kalahuipua’a 2019 Schedules Dates

One of our favorite activities near the monthly full moon is to attend “Talk Story” or as it’s formally known-“Twilight at Kalahuipua’a”. The site of this no charge, almost monthly event is the Eva Parker Woods Cottage located ocean front on an island of grass between Makaiwa Bay and the historic Kalahuipua’a fishponds. The largest… Read More »

Mauna Lani Sales Update January 2019

Aloha clients, friends and neighbors, This December has been one of the best in the 17+ years I’ve been in Hawaii.  The weather is clear and crisp in the mornings and relatively wind free during the day which is a bonus for water activities.  Morning temperatures for our early morning walk/run is in the upper… Read More »

Just Listed Kulalani at Mauna Lani #1103

I just listed unit 1103 in Kulalani at Mauna Lani. This golf course front, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhome is the largest model in Kulalani This award winning plan features 2,022 sq feet of fabulous open yet private luxury living. The moment you enter the beautiful foyer and experience the sweeping spiral staircase you know… Read More »

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