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Just Listed | $2,300,000
78-6825 Keaupuni St Kailua-Kona HI
Welcome to Keauhou Estates #185, offering captivating architectural elements, sustainable features, and approval for short-term vacation rentals. Currently used as a vacation rental, this grandfathered in NCU (non-conforming use) short term vacation property enjoys being located in one of Kona’s most sought after communities, Keauhou Estates. Keauhou Estates is a gated community with 24 hour security.
This beautifully appointed 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence seamlessly blends island luxury with contemporary comfort and is being offered fully furnished.
An enchanting atrium with a tranquil fountain sets the tone for the home. The open concept design is accentuated by striking architectural details, including exposed beam work and soaring ceilings that create a sense of grandeur and spaciousness.
Expansive windows throughout invite an abundance of natural light while perfectly framing sweeping ocean views and lush tropical gardens. The living room flows effortlessly into the kitchen and dining area, creating an ideal space for entertaining or enjoying the relaxed island lifestyle.
Offering energy efficiency and reduced utility costs, this residence has 54 solar photovoltaic panels on net metering with split a/c in every bedroom. Distinctive copper gutters add a finishing touch to the exterior.
The large primary suite has ocean views, an en-suite bath and an oversized walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms provide comfort and versatility for family or guests.
The lanai is perfect for relaxing and watching breathtaking Keauhou sunsets and complete with a hot tub. Come see this one of a kind home in Keauhou Estates.
More info: https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/6c686ac3-f3e3-4579-b04d-69e6d36648fb/mls-mid
Walkthrough video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1064522390
Just Listed | $2,875,000
73-4937 Manu Mele St Kailua-Kona HI
Private Paradise in Kona Heavens: 2023 Renovation with Unrivaled Views and Resort Style Features
Welcome to a masterpiece of modern luxury and tropical serenity. Located in one of Kona’s most desirable neighborhoods, Kona Heavens, this home is close to everyday necessities and world class beaches. Situated at the end of a quiet street on a lush one acre lot, the property is fully fenced for privacy. It features two gated entries and a pedestrian gate. Entirely renovated in 2023, this stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence is being sold fully furnished.
The heart of the home is an expansive open concept great room with a split floor plan. A 20-ft screened retractable pocket door creates a seamless transition to the massive 50-ft covered lanai. You’ll find “views to die for" from the lanai, great room and every bedroom.
The chef’s kitchen is a showstopper, featuring:
A massive 128-inch quartz island
Premium Café smart appliances & custom cabinetry
A walk-in pantry with a wine fridge, coffee bar & extra refrigerator
Enjoy a backyard resort as you step outside to a private paradise. The mature landscaping is an edible garden with mango, avocado, papaya, banana, orange and tangerine trees. Relax with a large solar heated pool and above ground spa. Entertain with the outdoor living space, featuring a fireplace, wet bar, TV, multiple seating areas, a fire pit and a large teak outdoor dining table under the covered lanai.
Luxury Suites and Smart Features: The primary suite offers a true spa experience with a private outdoor shower, a large soaking tub, double sinks and a spacious walk-in closet. Two large guest bedrooms feature direct lanai access, share a full bath and a second outdoor shower. This home is as smart as it is beautiful, featuring 35 owned solar panels with 3 backup batteries, split system a/c in the great room and bedrooms. A 3-car garage and a large laundry room provide plenty of storage and convenience.
Walk-through video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1162405684
More info: https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/c7c59bf3-6957-43fb-9927-82e015d556a2/mls-mid
New Price | $2,550,000
78-110 Holuakai St Kailua-Kona HI
Modern Luxury & Golf Course Views with Proven Income in Gated Holua Kai
Experience "Island Time" in this breathtaking, single-level luxury estate perched along the lush fairways of the Kona Country Club. Built in 2019 & featured on the Destination Channel’s Staycation Hawaii, this residence offers a rare blend of sophisticated design, ultimate privacy, and proven investment income.
THE LIVING EXPERIENCE The world falls away as you enter the great room, where massive glass pocket doors frame a stunning panorama of the golf course and a peak-a-boo ocean view. The open-concept interior is anchored by a chef’s kitchen with an expansive social island, a dedicated coffee bar, and top-tier GE Monogram appliances, including an induction cooktop and a wine fridge. The seamless indoor-outdoor flow defines the Hawaii lifestyle.
YOUR PRIVATE OASIS Designed for privacy, each of the three spacious bedrooms features its own luxury en-suite bathroom. Outside, the covered lanai is your front-row seat to Kona’s legendary sunrises. Relax in your private heated pool, soak in the hot tub, or stroll to the community’s exclusive oceanfront overlook to watch the waves.
EFFICIENCY & EASE | Sustainability: 35 owned solar panels and 3 backup batteries keep your electric bill averaging just $150/mo. Turn-Key: Sold fully furnished with high-end, designer-selected pieces. Beach Ready: The two-car garage comes stocked with paddle boards, beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, and snorkel gear
INVESTMENT POTENTIAL: While perfect as a primary residence, this home is a powerhouse short-term rental in a "Resort-Zoned" community. Known as "Island Time Keauhou", with 158 nights already booked for 2026, the owners are willing to transfer these bookings to the buyer, providing immediate, turn-key cash flow. Located in the gated Holua Kai at Keauhou community, you are steps from world-class golf and ocean recreation.
Walkthrough Video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1145067337
Check out the rental website:https://islandtimekeauhou.com
Featured on Destination TV: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1146809711
More info:https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/8764d6f8-362b-4b7b-b864-f9f537631f90/mls-mid
In Escrow | $650,000
Lunapule Kona 104
Lunapule Kona is located in town and less than a quarter mile from Honl’s beach. Honl’s is known for its body boarding, sunsets and teal waters. Honl’s is the birthplace of the modern boogie board invented In 1971 by Tom Morey. This is the perfect location for your next Kona purchase.
This beautiful two bedroom-two bathroom successful vacation rental has been tastefully remodeled. 104 at Lunapule Kona is sold fully furnished. The kitchen was entirely redone creating an open space. The renovation included new countertops, cabinets, backsplash and kitchen sink. In 2023 all new appliances were brought in; fridge, microwave, stove, washer/dryer, dishwasher and a/c unit.
The open space and large living room lead out to an oversized tropical lanai. Throughout the condo the popcorn ceiling was removed. A wood planked ceiling was installed in the living room and kitchen area creating a sense of modern beach vibes. Both bathrooms were renovated including the vanities, showers, toilets and flooring. New ceiling fans, blinds and curtains have been added. There are no surprises here and you can finally buy and move right into a beautiful space.
Lunapule Kona allows short term rentals. It comes with one assigned parking spot for the condo and has a lovely pool area for the complex.
Walk-through video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1156569716
More info: https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/bc6d598a-409b-462e-923f-84374fb55a4d/mls-mid
For Sale | $525,000
Kona Coffee Villas C225
Live the Kona lifestyle from this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo perched at a cool, comfortable elevation with sweeping ocean views. This inviting residence offers the perfect blend of island comfort and modern upgrades, just a short ride from the heart of Kailua-Kona.
This condo is located in the C-building, which is the middle back building in the complex off of the main road and enjoys straight on ocean views. Step inside to discover a bright, open living space featuring sleek quartz countertops, updated cabinetry, and contemporary finishes throughout. The remodeled kitchen flows into the dining and living areas, creating an ideal setting for entertaining or simply relaxing while taking in the blue pacific beyond.
Both bedrooms are generously sized, with the primary suite offering a private bathroom. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets, the cooler elevation provides year-round comfort and fresh island air.
One of the properties standout features is its exceptional accessibility, only five easy steps to the unit, making daily living and grocery runs a breeze. This condo is ideal as a full-time residence, second home, or investment property, offering everything you need to enjoy effortless island living. Short term rentals allowed with a minimum of 7 days.
Walk-through video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1160307828
More info:https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/491679dc-164f-4fa6-919d-772ac788fafc/mls-mid
For Sale | $925,000
Country Club Villas #302
If you are looking for morning, sunset and all day views of the Pacific Ocean, this condo is for you. Country Club Villas 302 lives as a two-bedroom, three-bathroom with a loft that accommodates a separate sleeping area with of course, views.
Tastefully styled and updated, #302 is a top floor condo with 1,161 square feet of living space and a lanai of 251 square feet. Electric grills are allowed on the lanai. There are three a/c units inside the condo. The stairs to the loft are easy to access and located on the south wall which allows for more space and ocean views inside the condo. This is a successful vacation rental that is being sold fully furnished. You can buy this turn-key property and start relaxing day one.
Being at the south end of the complex, Keauhou Bay is in the distance and the condo sits on the 18th hole of the public golf course, Kona Country Club. The location of the condo is next to one of the three pools at Country Club Villas. You also get a storage locker, two tennis courts with pickleball lines on one of the courts, a car wash station, a parking spot close to the condo and a resident manager. Short term vacation rentals are allowed with a 7-day minimum nightly stay.
Country Club Villas is in the desirable Keauhou area.
Walk-through video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1154543195
More info: https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/e9add557-d9ef-4d5c-aa47-f031d1df8e3a/mls-mid
For Sale | $2,450,000
78-122 Holuakai St
Welcome to 78-122 Holuakai, a resort zoned, short term vacation rental property in the gated neighborhood in Holua Kai at Keauhou. This stunning property is offered fully furnished, and turn-key ready.
This Holua Kai home features seamless indoor/outdoor living with pocket door sliders opening to an oversized covered lanai, golf course views and peek-a-boo ocean views. Relax by the inviting heated pool with swim jets and get your swim strokes in. There is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Built in 2019, this home has 20 owned PV solar panels with three back-up batteries. The driveway is one of the best driveways in the subdivision and allows for plenty of parking. The home is fully fenced with brand new fencing just installed on the south side. Enjoy palm trees, a julie dwarf mango tree, on sewer, county water, and in a neighborhood with underground utilities.
Inside the air conditioned home, there are resort tray ceilings, an open concept kitchen with a large dining and living room area. The primary bedroom suite, separate from the rest of the house, opens to the pool and yard. The primary bathroom has a walk-in shower with a giant soaking tub and a walk-in in closet.
The other two bedrooms are found on the opposite side of the home, along with a full bathroom with a double sink and an additional half bath for guests.
Currently used as a short term rental, you'll enjoy a home that's already dialed in for vacation rentals. Or enjoy this as your second home or primary residence.
This 41 home gated community is surrounded by the Kona Country Club golf course. Residents and guests also enjoy the Holua Kai pool, hot tub, pavilion and overlook out to the pacific ocean right above the 3rd hole, par 3 at Kona Country Club. Convenient access to Keauhou Bay, beaches, Kona Country Club, Holua tennis and pickleball courts, Keauhou shopping center, and Ali’i Drive.
Walkthrough video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1141277689
More info:https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/c072443d-8c5a-4c7c-8a5d-83c239ad7f7e/mls-mid
For Sale | $575,000
Royal Kahili B404
Royal Kahili is located right across the street from the beaming blue teal waters of the Kona Coast. Just down the street from both Lymans and Banyans surf spots. If you're looking to be close to Kona town, this is the spot for you.
B404 at Royal Kahili is being sold fully furnished. A two bedroom, two bathroom condo that sits peacefully back in the B Building. The lanai offers a chance to unwind and listen to the waves and the birds. Very roomy with over 900 square feet of living space and one assigned parking spot. The current Seller is having a new central a/c system installed January 2026.
Owners and guests that stay here enjoy the beautiful landscaped grounds as well as the phenomenal pool area, hot tub and grassy BBQ area. Grilling is allowed in the common space. Ocean views are seen from these amenities. Short term vacation rentals are allowed at Royal Kahili. Regarding Pets, the House Rules state "no pets or other animals whatsoever shall be kept or allowed in any part of the project, with the exception of those animals approved by the Board of Directors."
A plus to the HOA fees are the inclusion of tv and internet. Along with a separate common network that is accessible in the pool area. Royal Kahili B404 is a must see for 2026!
Walk-through video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1148718624
More info: https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/885bff1a-0a1d-4f62-ad3c-044b2095f1c2/mls-mid
For Sale | $799,000
Country Club Villas 101
Country Club Villas 101 is an end condo with no stairs and the ground floor perks. Enjoy extra space in the living room with the kick out dining area that has its own sliding glass door to a second lanai. This condo has more windows than the majority of middle and ground floor condos at Country Club Villas. The covered lanai allows BBQ grills.
The spacious 1,106 square feet floor plans has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and being sold fully furnished. Views from the condo are the pacific ocean and the 18th hole on the Kona Country Club golf course.
The location of the condo is right next to one of the three pools at Country Club Villas. You also get a storage locker, two tennis courts with pickleball lines on one of the courts, a car wash station, a parking spot close to the condo and a resident manager. Short term vacation rentals are allowed with a 7-day minimum nightly stay.
Country Club Villas is in the desirable Keauhou area.
Walk-through video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1150763608
MLS Link:https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/c072443d-8c5a-4c7c-8a5d-83c239ad7f7e/mls-mid
New Price | $895,000
29-3707 Kanna Rd Hakalau, HI
Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of Hakalau, this fully-fenced 10 acre park-like estate is bordered by island pines and brimming with an array of palms, mature bamboos, an abundance of tropical fruit trees, stone fruit and flowering plants. The land has been well maintained over time and offers privacy and usable acreage.
The property is a haven for both plant lovers and those seeking a connection to the land with groves of bananas, citrus, cacao, mango, macadamia, lychee, apples, figs, avocado, lots of stone fruit, ivory cane-red flamed-foxtail-sago-rhapis palms, lemon guava and so much more.
Completing the property is a charming off-grid cottage perfectly positioned to take in the soothing greenery and distant ocean views. The cottage is 1200 square feet on two levels with a sleeping area upstairs, a welcoming kitchen with a 5-burner stove and stainless steel Kitchenaid appliances. A dining nook, living room, a wrap-around enclosed lanai and a half bath. Downstairs is a guest bedroom, a bathroom plumbed for a future shower, a laundry area, a utility room, a small workshop and a private outdoor Balinese-style bathhouse.
In addition, there is a 12x16 storage building, with finished interior, two windows and a locking door.
Solar panels efficiently power the property with 9-330-watt panels, 9-230-watt panels, and 12-65-watt panels and 6 lithium ion batteries, installed in 2022. The property has two water storage tanks; 1-2500-gallon poly-tank and 14,000-gallon corrugated metal tank. Recent upgrades include upgraded plumbing and rewiring throughout most of the home, the work was performed by both a licensed plumber and licensed electrician.
The current homeowner has also introduced many new plantings to the 10 acre property.
The opposite side of the property offers potential for an additional building site, subject to buyer's due diligence.
Walk-through video: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1083321214
More information:https://mls.hiinfo.com/public-deep-links/multi/6e42297b-3520-4f70-96ba-8f0986c884f1/mls-mid
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