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Koa Kai Hale at 4193 Kekuanaoa Lane is a reverse floor plan residence featuring big sky panoramic views of Hihimanu, Namolokama, Hanalei Bay & Bali Hai. The generous sprawling second level features a spacious kitchen, dining and living area with access to an open lanai and expansive family room - all with great sunset views. This space features a series of large southwest facing windows, rare Koa hardwood floors, surround sound, lavish wet bar, powder room and open beam ceilings. This is the quintessential island living & entertaining space where it's a joy to gather with family & friends whether it's Pa'u Hana or the holidays.

On the entry-level you'll find three bedrooms all with attached, recently updated baths. The principal suite with air conditioning also has a large lounge area that opens to a covered lanai. This zen-den with an outdoor shower features a lovely lush overflowing botanical oasis providing a serene space for book reading and soulful meditation. The well-groomed grounds include an abundant avocado tree and a variety of citrus & palms.

Located on a cul-de-sac, Koa Kai Hale satisfies most of what many home Buyers in Princeville are searching for: a stylish island retreat that can also be shared with vacation rental guests, if you so desire. The inclusive furnishings are smart and comfortable and turnkey-ready for the fortunate new residents. With a pride-of-ownership and attention-to-detail not seen often enough, come see for yourself all that Koa Kai Hale has to offer.

3 BR | 2.5 BA

2,984 SF | 10,259 SF Land Size

Address: 4193 Kekuanaoa Lane, Princeville, Kauai 96722

Price: $1,995,000

For more information, please contact Sean Ahearn at 808.652.6600 or sean@akkauai.com

Sean Ahearn and Jim Karlovsky are the exclusive agents representing the Kauai, HI real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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A rare opportunity on Kauai’s North Shore to acquire a classic Plantation-style residence & guesthouse along with a Moloa’a Bay beachfront lot. Hale Maliu is a substantial house & guesthouse set on a blufftop half-acre. The 3 bed & 2 bath plantation-style amenity rich home features an expansive living area with walls of windows that disappear bringing the out-in, a lavish chef’s kitchen and several generous lanais. The guesthouse also features big sky ocean views. The 7,500 sqft beachfront parcel provides a generous and sheltered gathering place to enjoy ocean access. All in all, a great get.

3 BR | 2 BA

2,597 SF | 30,754 SF Land Size

Address: 6571 Kuono Road, Anahola, Kauai 96746

Price: $3,495,000

For more information, please contact Sean Ahearn at 808.652.6600 or sean@akkauai.com

Sean Ahearn and Jim Karlovsky are the exclusive agents representing the Kauai, HI real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Set in the fertile Moloa’a Valley, a mere stroll to Moloa’a Beach, is a two-parcel property consisting of a striking Asian-modern residence and a vacant half-acre kuleana lot with multiple possibilities. The property is accessed from Moloa’a Road via a gated bridge that delivers you to the stamped concrete parking area. The elevated home provides lots of covered storage, a generous lanai and wonderful outdoor shower. The main living area consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and integrated living, dining and kitchen areas sharing a sliding glass wall that opens to a spacious, protected southwest-facing lanai. The design elements take a modern approach where form honors function - it is beautifully executed throughout and crafted with a purposeful use of natural finishes.

Holo Mala exhibits a slew of new and updated features, including:

• SunPower Photovoltaic System (2017 - owned) & Solar Edge 3800 Invertor
• Tesla Powerwall (13.5 kWh) with Car Charger Station
• Solar & On-demand (2018) Hot Water Heater(s)
• On-site Fresh Water Well
• Aquasana Whole House 500K Rhino Water Filter System
• Viqua Model Pro 10 Ultraviolet System & UV Intensity Monitor
• 1,500 Gallon Orenco FRP Septic System
• Samsung Stainless Appliances (including Gas Range) 2018
• Rainforest Granite at Kitchen, Island & Chef’s Desk
• “Haiku” Big Ass Ceiling Fan(s) (2018)
• Ipe Hardwood Floors throughout (refinished 2018)
• Full Slab Granite Bathroom(s)
• Gessi & Hansgrohe Fixtures

The fertile, natural abundance at Holo Mala creates a lush tropical retreat that fuses nature with lifestyle. The pristine garden, which sits on the adjacent inclusive ½ acre lot, is resplendent with a wide variety of citrus, ornamental & edible plantings in a sunny private space. Holo Mala is a rare find - a spacious, feature rich property that exhibits attention-to-detail and pride-of-ownership in an ocean-centric locale.

Address: 3648-A Moloaa Road, Anahola, HI 96703

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SUBSTANTIAL SUPERLATIVE-RICH CUSTOM RESIDENCE LOCATED ON A 3/4 ACRE LOT IN A PRIVATE SETTING WITHIN THE WAILUA HOMESTEADS.

There are few homes on Kauai that achieve the level of high-end customization that 6929 Pomaikai does. In addition, the residence was just completely upgraded and nearly every surface was touched creating a "like-new" experience.

The home has over 6,000 square feet of living area with four bedrooms and five baths. Perfect for grand entertaining with a spacious top-end appliance kitchen, expansive living & dining area with soaring ceilings and big sky views that open to the exterior lanais. There is an office, second-level den, large atrium landing, and cork floor exercise studio. The garage is spacious and sits atop basement storage of over 500 square feet. The stamped contract motor court and exterior lanai surrounds the entire residence for low maintenance

Some of the features include:

• Wolf, Sub-Zero, Fisher & Paykel Appliances
• Travertine, Slate & Teak Hardwood Flooring
• Slab Granite Counters
• Venetian Plaster Interior Walls
• Crestron Multimedia Control System
• Vantage Lighting Control System
• Security System
• Indoor Spa
• Outdoor Pool
• Spacious Cork Floor Exercise Studio
• Mitsubishi Tri-Zone Cooling System
• Custom Wood Doors & Windows
• Basement Storage Space
• Translucent Garage Door
• Stamped Concrete Exterior Throughout
• Gated Entrance
• Shake Roof
• Custom Plaster Exterior Finish

To replicate this property today would likely cost twice the asking price. A rare opportunity to find a real showplace masterpiece in the Wailua Homesteads.

Address: 6929 Pomaikai Street Unit A, Kapaa, HI 96746

Price: $1,995,000

For more information, please contact Sean Ahearn at 808.652.6600 or sean@akkauai.com

Sean Ahearn and Jim Karlovsky are the exclusive agents representing the Kauai, HI real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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How has the luxury real estate market in your market been performing so far in 2020?

After a fairly tepid 2019, 2020 has actually been robust - a bit surprising frankly. From the start of the year up to March 15th, island-wide on Kauai total sales are up 27%, unit sales are only up 3% which means that median prices are up about 28% over the same time frame in 2019. There have been sixty sales at $1M or more. So, we would say that 2020's off to an excellent start where we have a great tailwind. It does however, remain to be seen how 2020 finishes, especially the normally busy summer months coming up.

What are buyers looking for in their homes in your market in 2020?

Due to the remoteness of Kauai (the most isolated, populated landmass on the planet) and the dearth of local suppliers for building materials, fixtures, furnishings, etc., many second-home buyers tend to want a turnkey residence and therefore eschew fixer-uppers or projects. Most are too busy on the mainland to be managing a fixer-project or new build here. There are some world-class homes here on Kauai and we have excellent builders and craftspeople, that being said, there are only so many of them and in high-demand and because so, they tend to be expensive. Many buyers don't want the hassle and are therefore willing to pay a bit of a premium for new construction whether that's via new development projects, mostly condominiums or they'll acquire a newly remodeled home.

In terms of specific property wants, ocean views, outdoor living spaces, pools, some elbow room and recently air conditioning top the list.

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Which has been a highlight sale for you so far in 2020?

We have personally been involved in a couple of the largest trades island-wide year-to-date. These include, on the Seller-side, a $6,300,000 transaction a few weeks ago, the property belonged to an Oscar-winning Director, so the ocean bluff property was incredibly authentic and presented like a movie-set - a pristine tropical setting with great water features and awesome ocean views.

On the Buyer-side, we represented a popular footwear company co-founder this week in a $3.9M trade that was again a bluff-top, oceanview, beach-centric property with a pool and guest cottage on acreage with great construction in the craftsman style.

Are there any new restaurants or other spots in your market you’ve been loving lately?

As Kauai is a small kine place, new restaurants are a fewer and further between phenomenon. Just to give you an idea, in the January 2020 Issue of Food & Wine magazine, they published a list of the Best Classic Restaurants in every state, and on Kauai, Lihue's own Hamura Saimin - a local favorite since 1952. That's right, a 30-counter seat, Formica-topped noodle shop.

However, that being said, there is PV Eats (www.pveatskauai.com) which follows the new trend of "grocerants" or "restamarts" - a gourmet market with a bistro bar & restaurant. Perched above the Prince Golf Course at the North Shore Preserve in Princeville - the sunset views area incredible there's picnic takeaway lunch seating outside and casual dining with spectacular views - especially at sunset. They have a great wine & cocktail list along with fabulous foreplay with ahi, oysters and Kauai shrimp, amazing salads and sandwiches along with pasta and traditional dinner fare with a Kauaian twist. Two enthusiastic thumbs up - we love it.

Na Pali Coast, Kauai

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It’s time for spring break. What is a fun activity in your market?

The total lifestyle is relaxing, but relaxing out-of-doors in particular everyone manifests their relationship with the ocean whether that's surfing, paddling, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, walking the beach, boogie boarding, boating, diving - you name it, we have it with warm water and balmy tradewinds all the while. Kauai has the most temperate climate in the western hemisphere where it never below 60 degrees or above 85, it seems like Spring Break year-round. There's also great hiking to Grand Canyonesque Waimea or any number of waterfall trails island-wide and fun excursions like dolphin and whale watching tours, cruising the Na Pali Coast or tubing the plantation irrigation ditches (more fun than it sounds) and plenty of 4-wheel driving, horseback riding and ziplining for the thrill enthusiasts. And when you're done you can kick back on any ne of a number of spectacular golden sand beaches - Kauai has more beaches than all the other Hawaiian Islands combined - you can always find your very own deserted beach. And if all that fails, an umbrella drink never fails to satisfy.

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Healoha Hale at 4746 Aliomanu Road is a turnkey oceanfront vacation rental retreat with lovely grounds, lots of privacy and a water sports playground just off your lanai.

The completely furnished residence, designed & built to take advantage of the balmy tradewinds, features 20' open beam ceilings over a great room with a large kitchen equipped with plenty of storage and counter space. There is spacious Master Suite with built-ins and ocean views on the west end of the residence, the east side has two bedrooms, one an En Suite, the second with ocean views and another full bath. There is a separate laundry room and a loft with sleeping and or storage space. There are built-in window seats and bookcases, wainscoting trim, skylights, hardwood doors, lots of rich exposed wood, sliders to the oceanside Trex lanai and a security system.

The property is gated, has a free-standing garage, two outdoor showers; both with hot & cold water, lots of lava rock trim and a copper roof and gutter system. The private grounds are manicured with abundant flowering tropicals and palms, all steps to the ocean.  

Oceanfront vacation rentals outside of the resort areas of Kauai are fewer and further between these days - don't miss out on this unique opportunity to acquire this pristine property where the pride-of-ownership and attention-to-detail shine throughout. 

Address: 4746 Aliomanu Rd, Anahola, HI 96703

Price: $2,895,000

For more information, please contact Sean Ahearn at 808.652.6600 or sean@akkauai.com

Sean Ahearn and Jim Karlovsky are the exclusive agents representing the Kauai, HI real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The more than 21-acre estate with 2,238 linear feet of oceanfront land bordering a secluded, sandy beach.

The 4-bedroom, 4-bath home sits atop a ridge, positioned to take full advantage of the property's spectacular ocean views.

The short walk across the property to the sandy beach below takes you through the property's own waterfall and garden of native-species flora. A truly one of a kind property.

Address: 4228 N Waiakalua Rd, Kilauea, Hawaii 96754

Price: $18,000,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

View the listing here.

For more information contact Neal Norman at 808-651-1777 or neal@hawaiilife.com

Neal Norman is the real estate agent exclusively representing the Kauai, Hawaii real estate market as a part of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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The property offers sweeping ocean views, from Bali Hai to Secret Beach and the Kilauea Lighthouse.  To the south are excellent mountain views of Kauai's northern mountain range.

The grounds, designed by renowned landscape designer Dan Pearson, offer areas of level, manicured yards, as well as bluffs which overlook the property's own valley with meandering stream and hillside gardens.

The property offers three residences: a 3 bed / 3 bath caretaker's residence of 3,141 sqft, a 4 bedroom / 4.5 bathroom guest residence of 3,488 sqft, and a 4 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom beach residence of 5,356 sqft.  Both the beach residence, with white water views along Secret Beach, and the guest residence, which overlooks the property's valley, gardens and out towards Bali Hai, exhibit a contemporary modern design with custom high-end finishes throughout.  The beach house also features expansive wrap around lanais, a large media room which opens directly into an outdoor pool area, and a detached gym of 1,278 sqft.

The property also features a 4,480 sqft entertainment pavilion featured in Architectural Digest and designed by Greg Warner of Walker Warner Architects.

The open floor plan pavilion features a massive kitchen, with extensive indoor and covered outdoor dining and lounging areas.

Address: Kalihiwai Road, Kilauea, Hawaii 96754

Price: Upon Request

Bedrooms: 11

Bathrooms: 11 full + 4 half

View the listing here.

For more information contact Neal Norman at 808-651-1777 or neal@hawaiilife.com

Neal Norman is the real estate agent exclusively representing the Kauai, Hawaii real estate market as a part of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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