This cherished historic cottage, nestled in the heart of Kapaau, features a stunning tropical garden that enhances its beauty and privacy. Immerse yourself in the peaceful charm of North Kohala, where history, quietude, and an eclectic, close-knit community come together. Explore unique shops, restaurants, and galleries, all just minutes away. While coastal beaches and resorts are nearby, this property offers a serene escape from their hustle and bustle. Originally a teacher’s cottage, this home was lovingly restored in 2002, and retains the timeless architectural charm of old Hawaii. The comfortable two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath layout is complemented by a spacious covered lanai and magical outdoor shower. The lanai adds square footage, ideal for easy indoor/outdoor living in the mild, warm Kohala climate. The tropical landscape creates an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility, making this charming home the quintessential peaceful island retreat.
This cherished historic cottage, nestled in the heart of Kapaau, features a stunning tropical garden that enhances its beauty and privacy. Immerse yourself in the peaceful charm of North Kohala, where history, quietude, and an eclectic, close-knit community come together. Explore unique shops, restaurants, and galleries, all just minutes away. While coastal beaches and resorts are nearby, this property offers a serene escape from their hustle and bustle. Originally a teacher’s cottage, this home was lovingly restored in 2002, and retains the timeless architectural charm of old Hawaii. The comfortable two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath layout is complemented by a spacious covered lanai and magical outdoor shower. The lanai adds square footage, ideal for easy indoor/outdoor living in the mild, warm Kohala climate. The tropical landscape creates an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility, making this charming home the quintessential peaceful island retreat.
This gem of a property is a quality custom two bedroom two bathroom home in Kapaau, North Kohala. It has partial ocean views and privacy set back from neighbors on a flag lot. The home has hardwood Brazilian Cherry flooring throughout all living areas and bedrooms and ceramic tile bathroom floors. The chef's kitchen has hand built mango cabinetry, built-ins, gas range and elegant stone counters with a bespoke large stone and Ohia island. Sun pours into the kitchen through a skylight. The bathrooms also have custom Mango cabinetry. The owner's ensuite has dual vanities and separate water closet. The home has been artfully designed to fit the private tropical setting. There is a huge almost 1100 sqft cedar wraparound covered lanai supported by beautiful Ohia posts. Grand lava stone pavers have been installed for fancy walkways. A separate single car garage doubles as a workshop. An outside shower offers privacy, hot and cold water and bamboo enclosure. Great care has been taken to meticulously maintain the property and buildings. A pull down staircase to the attic offers access to a large storage space with plywood floors. There are many new windows and a new dryer. County water plus 400 gallon water catchment for irrigating the well-maintained orchard bearing fruit with Coffee, Avocado, Pomegranate, Longan, Lychee, Papaya, Ice Cream Bean, Dwarf Coconut, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, and Orange trees. The road the home faces is newly paved. It is the site of new water lines and new water meters. North Kohala has a vibrant community with historic landmarks, many ocean parks, shops, restaurants, and the North Kohala Hospital. It is the birthplace of King Kamehameha I. Nearby is Kamehameha Park with free tennis, swimming pool, skate park, softball, baseball, basketball, and a small gym. A nine hole golf course, practice range and putting green also are at the park. The property is close to hiking trails and the Hawaiian Bird Sanctuary.
Super cute one bedroom with an office, one bath, Large lanai with great views of Maui, ocean, pasture landscape. New carport and new concrete driveway. Big remodel just finished with new floors, fixtures, appliances, windows, interior and exterior paint.
Fully remodeled 3 bedroom 1 bath home with big front lanai and ocean views too. New flooring, kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, paint, windows, water heater and two side lanais. Large attached carport with stubbed in plumbing for additional unit. Newly poured cement driveway too. Easy to see
The community Puehuehu in the far-North Kohala District of the Big Island represents the quintessential nature of the area: a blessed peaceful lifestyle, a perfect mix of sunshine and rain, amazing ocean and Maui views, sunsets, and exquisite mature botanical bounty. Located within minutes of the historic and artistic towns of Hawi and Kapaau, these 21.14 acres of naturally fertile, deep Lava Zoned 9 soil is Huapala Farms— lovingly created to grow a wide variety of tropical fruits. The lay of the land offers natural wind protection, easy access off Kynnersley Road bordered on one side by a sun dappled gulch and a deeply wooded valley on the other providing complete seclusion within minutes of services. The next owner may choose to capitalize on the extremely healthy 10+ year old 3-acre test orchard and focus on farming to create a commercially viable small-scale operation, or simply live on one of the absolute best and special pieces of land that North Kohala has to offer. A hand-built Craftsman cottage of 1,491 sqft awaits you w/White Oak flooring throughout, 2 bed, 2 bath, huge mudroom/pantry, solar hot water and tied to a PV system, 605 sqft covered Trex lanai, and carport. The 2,742 sqft (approx. 1K sqft of living space) commercially permitted overbuilt barn was inspired by a 1920’s Wyoming treasure. The barn loft alone is overbuilt. Also Craftsman style w/Sitka Spruce detailing. The barn has 40+ solar panels serving both structures, 1 bed, 1 bath, hot water on demand, a 2nd washer/dryer, 240-Watt electric, 2nd porcelain farmhouse sink and best of all…loaded w/farm equipment and tools including a Kubota L47 TLB tractor, two Kubota ZD1211 commercial diesel zero turn mowers and more—all conveyed w/an acceptable offer. The grounds and interior roads surrounding the property are well maintained and mowed regularly. Water and electric lines are close by and ready for the future main home on a premiere protected site with the best of Maui views.
Long known as the Telephone House in Kapaau, vintage 1938 plantation home. Proximity next door to telephone company high-speed internet/fiber optic hub! It doesn't get any closer than this...lightning fast! This home still has many of its original charming elements. All new lighting fixtures and fans. New Vinyl flooring. Repainted interior. New electric wiring and 200 amp service panel, Great old porcelain sink in kitchen, wood windows, built-in storage. Large daylight basement with separate kitchenette, bathroom, shower, and laundry. Detached large two car+ garage. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, with beautiful and private back yard, is walking distance to Historic Kapaau town, which has many of the essentials for rural, historic, old Hawaii living. Kohala Hospital, with its recently upgraded emergency facilities, Kohala Civic Center with senior center, fire and police all nearby. Lovely local shops, art galleries, pharmacy, and restaurants. Wonderful Kamehameha Park just out the backyard with pool, 9-hole golf, ball fields, tennis courts, multiple gyms, active pickleball program, Roots Skate Park, all within walking distance. Hiking trails and beaches nearby. This home is surrounded by a large agricultural gulch property and so very private with no neighbors on North and West facing boundaries.
This 4-bedroom, 3 bath home has been completely renovated and sits on a beautiful, oversized lot in the heart of Kapa’au. As you pull into the new driveway, you immediately notice all the work and love that has gone into this property including new windows, new doors, new gutters, new down spouts, fresh paint and so much more. Upon entry you are greeted by new flooring, and an open living area which flows into the tastefully and completely renovated kitchen with new cabinets, counter tops, kitchen sink and new appliances. The original part of the home offers 3-bedrooms and two beautifully renovated bathrooms. Continue through the kitchen and you enter a large laundry/storage area, garage which has been converted into an additional living area that would make a wonderful guest suite as it is nicely placed away from the main part of the home; offers a full bathroom and wet bar with fridge and has access to the gorgeous backyard. Kapa’au is a small town on the northern tip of the Hawai’i Island surrounded by beautiful mountains and breathtaking valleys that holds so much history and culture that makes this area so magical.
At the end of a quiet rural road in Halaula, North Kohala, this nine-acre property has a 2 bed/2 bath home built in 2019, plus multiple agricultural outbuildings. There was once a plantation managers estate in this prime location, and in addition to the new, fully permitted home, there is a plantation-era structure that was later used for macadamia nut processing. This charming building could become an artist studio or farm office - use your imagination! The home was designed as two mirror image wings with a bed and bath on each side. Live on one side as your "tiny home" and have a second wing for guests. Or have plenty of privacy for multigenerational living. The attached garage of over 1,000 sq ft has doors sized for the largest truck, and built in shelves for contractor or farm equipment. Two garden or multipurpose sheds are attached by a large lanai overlooking the gulch - another sweet area for writing, reading, music making, artistic pursuits or entertaining. Some of the nine acres is in a gulch with seasonal stream, offering complete privacy to the west. There is plenty of vacant land with good soil for pasture or farming. A small citrus orchard is planted near the entrance and does well with minimal attention. Kohala is a vibrant rural community, proud of its history. It is not unusual to see cattle being trailered through town or horses being ridden on country roads. The towns of Kapa?au and Hawi have all the necessities of life like grocery stores and farmers markets, a hardware store, and medical professionals; plus restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques. The Kohala Coast beaches are a 30 minute drive; Kona airport a little over an hour away.
Nestled within a lush, verdant 2-acre landscape, this property radiates elegance and tranquility. Boasting ornate grounds filled with a variety of plants and fruit trees, this property offers year-round fresh produce right at your doorstep. Every detail of this custom 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been meticulously curated, blending elegance and sophistication. A stone path meanders through the garden to a peaceful pond framed by native ferns, guiding you to the main house. Inside, vaulted ceilings and fossilized mocha bamboo flooring lend warmth and openness. The living room is tastefully furnished with a peaceful reading area off to the side, complimented by a serene large window reading nook. The kitchen is fully equipped with a walk-in pantry and teak stools surrounding a stunning mango wood island crafted from a fallen tree once native to the property. Adjacent is a quaint dining area with a circular teak dining table and four upholstered chairs. Down the hallway, the primary bedroom features a queen-sized bed with a separate screened-in lanai overlooking lush gardens. The master bathroom includes a walk-in shower with tiled detailing, a custom vanity with a vessel sink, and a spacious walk-in closet with ample storage. A separate guest wing with a private entrance offers two additional fully furnished bedrooms, a full bathroom, a kitchenette, and a sitting area. One bedroom features a BeautyRest queen-sized bed, while the other has two twin mattresses on custom-built frames, ideal for guests. The two-car garage provides generous storage and a private workshop area, perfect for tools and garden equipment. This home is also outfitted with a 28-panel, fully-owned PV system to keep maintenance costs low, offering a beautiful lifestyle in the serene North Kohala community. Simply bring your belongings and enjoy this elegant retreat!
This 1/2 acre parcel is located in the OLD Hawaii Village of Kapaau, in the Kohala area, North of the big island. Near by the Kohala Hospital, Parks and many small shops in the village. Easy driving distance to the next village well known as Hawi. Property has been staked by Surveyors corners lot are mark with a stake. Sold "AS IS" the house was built in 1944 and is very badly in need TLC. Sellers make NO warranties of the condition of the house, it is an extreme remodel or build new. Buyer's must do their own due diligences. * All information is to be independently verified for accuracy by interested Buyer(s) and/or their representatives and there is no warranty of accuracy from information on this Listing or provided by the Listing Brokerage.
Experience quietness with the soft knocks of bamboo stalks and rustling breezes from across the gulch. This private and serene 3 acre property features a mature orchard of Avocado, Starfruit, Chocolate Sapote, Mango, Tangerine, Lychee, White Sapote, Kaffir Lime and Coconut. The main home was designed by a contractor for the contractor and features subtle art-deco accents. On the lower floor, enter from the carport to the expansive laundry/mud room with plenty of storage. The main living space and kitchen are filled with light, high overhead ceilings and an open truss system make this space feel even larger. Sliding glass doors from these spaces bring you to the covered lanai on three sides of the house, for extended living and entertaining. The lower level guest bedroom has easy access with a seperate entrance from the outside. A bath with an outdoor shower also has its own exterior entrance for rinsing off after yard work or a day at the beach. Upstairs you will find the second guest bedroom adjacent to the large primary bedroom with views of the orchard and gulch below maximizing privacy. Connected to these two rooms is an expansive full bathroom with dual sinks and a lovely soaking tub. An improved road to the gulch is passable with two wheel drive and brings you to a former Heliconia farm. Remnants of a packing shed and numerous varieties of flowers add to the gulches tropical vibe. A well-built, 600sf Ag shed building space is also located in the gulch. Ideal as an entertainment space, an art/yoga/dance studio or potentially the beginning of an ADU. Enjoy the abundance of greenery, sunshine and peacefulness the gulch adds to the property.
This extraordinary North Kohala property offers a rare blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and historic charm. Nestled on 1.5 acres, the 2-bedroom, 1-bath plantation-style house sits atop the peaceful Halawa Gulch, with ocean and Kohala Mountain views from the deck. The home, likely built in the 1930s or 1940s, has been carefully maintained and expanded, combining vintage character with modern amenities. The property features a seasonal creek, lush gardens with avocado, banana, and coffee trees, and a spacious lower area ideal for gardening or creating an orchard. Walk to the stunning cliffs and beaches of Kapanaia Bay, where you can enjoy the sound of the wind, birds, and surf. With minimal traffic and plenty of open space, this is a retreat for those seeking peace and privacy. Perfect as a private residence or a vacation home, this property offers not only a serene lifestyle but also investment potential. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a piece of paradise in one of Hawaii’s most sought-after locations.
Immaculately maintained vintage home in Kapaau offers comfortable living on an oversized lot. The original redwood T&G three bedroom home has a large permitted addition which expanded the property to include an expansive outdoor covered lanai, an office, a bonus room, laundry room, an additional full bathroom, two garages with space for three cars and three outdoor sheds. The addition has 9 foot ceilings and tile flooring artfully installed. Oak hardwood floors in the main house have newly cleaned light carpet over them. All rooms have ample windows with delightful airflow. The property is served by county water and also has two rain catchment systems with separate water tanks for irrigation. The beautifully landscaped yard has mature tropical plantings and a hedge separating the home from the house immediately behind it. The asphalt paved driveway is edged with blooming bird of paradise plants. The home is walking distance to Kapaau cafes, a new bakery, various shops, Kamehameha Statue and medical services including the Kohala Hospital. Kamehameha Park is around the corner with swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, gymnasium, ball field and skate park. This property offers many spaces for work life and/or hobbies and the yard is large enough for further expansion.
Fully furnished and move-in ready Ocean and Maui views Located in upscale Hanaula Village 2020-built home Three bedrooms, two baths with bonus room 1,941 sq ft interior 750 sq ft covered lanai 3,275 sq ft under roof Hard-wired bistro lights on lanai Open-concept design Mohawk walnut hardwood floors Quartz countertops Monkeypod kitchen island Built-in mini fridge and microwave in island Propane range and dryer Wood beams Electric fireplace with mantel and bench Master suite with walk-in closet and double shower Exterior door to a private outdoor shower Fully fenced yard Extended two car garage, 567 sq ft Outdoor workshop can be used as an art studio or office Walking distance to post office, bank and shops Stylish furniture, fully stocked kitchen, electric lawn mower, all included North Kohala Living in beautiful Hanaula Village in Kapaau
Two nicely maintained homes on a 15,000sf lot located on a quiet country road in Kapa'au. The front home, built in 1988, has 1402sf living area with three bedrooms, two full baths and two half baths. The main living area features vaulted wood ceilings and a smart floor plan with plenty of storage. There are two 2 car carports attached to the front house with additional storage. The back house, built in 1990, has 1056sf living area with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. This home is built high to take advantage of cool breezes and an ocean view from dining room and primary bedroom. The laundry area is under the house with plenty of room for additional storage. Each home has it's own HELCO meter. They share one county water meter. Great location near plenty of small local businesses, banking, groceries, gas station, schools, library, eateries and more.
Kapaau is located in Hawaii. Kapaau, Hawaii has a population of 2,044. Kapaau is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 19.38% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.67%.
The median household income in Kapaau, Hawaii is $66,029. The median household income for the surrounding county is $68,399 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Kapaau is 45.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 64.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 60.2 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
