Kona Kohala Blog

I've been spending quite a bit of time in the Waikoloa area the last few weeks.  In the village I've been working with clients looking for a home in the $300,000 range and we've found 6 nice possibilities ranging from the mid $200's to $319K.  If you're in the market for this type of home, now is a good time to check it out.  Only 2 in this category have been sold this year but 4 more are in escrow.

Waikoloa Village is a great family place and great for retirees.  Not only does it have a large pool for residents to use but there are two tennis courts also available.  In addition, as a resident, part of the annual association dues make you eligible for discount golf and the beautiful Robert Trent Jones golf course there.  The village also has a gas station and a well stocked grocery store located in the professional plaza at the entrance to the village.

Six miles down Waikoloa Road is the Waikoloa Beach Resort.  When I moved here 24 years ago there was only a Sheraton run hotel there, nothing more.  Since that time, the Sheraton has become a completely remodeled and updated Mariott Hotel.  Less than a mile away along the pristine shoreline is the Waikoloa Hilton Hotel.  In addition to the hotels there are almost a dozen condo complexes that house the thousands of visitors that come to play on the Big Island's Gold Coast.  First of the shopping centers to be built was the King's Shops sporting names like Coach, Louis Vuitton, and Tommy Bahama.  There's also art and jewelry shops galore and great eateries like Roy's, Merriman's and Blazing Steaks.

Across the street, the Queen's Marketplace was recently opened with even more art and jewelry, Tony Romano's Macaroni Grill, Starbuck's, Hawaiian Quilts, Perfumania and Reyn Spooner's.  Located on the grounds of the Queen's Marketplace is the Waikoloa Bowl, an incredible outdoor entertainment venue where Earth, Wind & Fire were the opening act and what an act it was, fantastic!

Just up the coast and abutting the resort is the Mauna Lani, one of Hawaii's grandest of the grand properties.  Here you'll find the Villages at Mauna Lani, a spectacular condo development built by Maryl Builders in 2004 and 2005.  They're the pearls in the necklace of Mauna Lani, a refulgent development with the finest finishes one can imagine.  No touch of elegance was over looked when these luxury homes were designed and built; you have to see them to truly appreciate the care and craftsmanship that went into their construction.

These beautiful condos range in price from the high $800's to about $1.5M and they are worth every penny.  My clients for this property have narrowed their search to two units, one of which was rented (they make excellent vacation rentals if you're not living in them full time) but is now vacant so I can get in and take some supplemental photos for them.

Regardless of the price range you're looking in there is something for you in the Waikoloa are.  On top of the wonderful homes and equally wonderful pricing right now is the weather.  It's called the Gold Coast and for good reason.  The Trade Winds blow through this area keeping the air crystal clear most of the time.  This fresh air has crossed 2,500 miles of open ocean before getting to Hawaii Island so you know it's clean as are the skies most days and nights.  If you're interested in resort living contact me for more information.  Both Waikoloa Village and the Waikoloa Beach Resort along with the Mauna Lani Resort offer unparalleled beauty and comfort.  Call me at 808-896-0661 for more information.