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A GREAT oceanfront home overlooking the Pacific on top of a 150 foot high bluff. The house is nicely appointed and decorated. The kitchen is large and has seating for family meals. There is also a library, family room, dining room, and study room.
There is lots of outdoor space including a big backyard. The 15 foot by 30 foot pool has a slide and diving board plus an eight person Jacuzzi. The glorious outdoor tub and shower is hooked up to 120 gallons of solar hot water. This means 30 minute "waterfall" showers are a daily reality. Awesome home theater system, high-speed internet access, and lots of kid things. This is a real family home and we welcome other families that are looking for a great Hawaiian experience.
The Neighborhood
Honoli'i is a small area just outside of Hilo, the county seat for the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the most "Hawaiian" of all of the larger towns in the State. East Hawaii is mainly an agricultural area with a lot of farming. Sugar has been replaced by exotic fruits, flowers, macadamia nuts, and coffee. If you are looking for a "local" Hawaiian experience, this is the place!
There is a famous surfing spot with a black sand beach just three minutes from the house and Hilo has lots of local parks and spots for recreation. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea Volcano are 40 minutes away and as of this writing the 20 year old eruptive phase shows no sign of ending. Mauna Kea, at 13,500 feet, is the world's foremost center for astronomy with more than ten of the world's largest telescopes.
Rain measures around 120 inches per year in Hilo so it is verdantly green and there are waterfalls everywhere. Lisha and I have lived all over the world yet have been here 13 years, much longer than anywhere else. It really is a fabulous place. We travel for adventure, relaxation, and to share the world's treasures with our children. We most often exchange our home with others but occasionally make it available for rent when it is not possible to do an exchange. |
