Property Attributes
- MLS#730642
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status A
- CountyHAWAII
- CityKamuela
- AreaSouth Kohala
- NeighborhoodMAUNA KEA RESORT - MAUNA KEA FAIRWAYS NORTH
- Zip96743
- Style
- Year Built1992
- Taxes$ 111439
- Price$ 17,500,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage5358
- Lot Size0.861547 Acres
Data Source:
Hawaii Info Service (HISMLS)
Property Description
Set along a dramatic stretch of coastline within the prestigious Mauna Kea Resort, Hale 'O Ka La House of the Sun is not simply a home it is a way of living that few places in the world can offer. Originally designed in 1992 and once featured in Architectural Digest, the property was thoughtfully reimagined in 2025 through an $8 million renovation led by Diane Bobek Designs, Taleah Smith Design, and Pono Hana Builders preserving its architectural significance, while elevating every aspect of the experience. Arranged as a series of interconnected pavilions beneath a continuous roofline, the 5,358-square-foot Kauhale-style compound replaces traditional hallways with open-air breezeways that invite natural light, tropical gardens, and ocean air into everyday living. Every transition was intentionally designed to slow the pace. At the heart of the home, an open-air grand room anchors five bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths a layout where privacy and togetherness exist without compromise. Carefully preserved details refinished dark wood accents, custom lighting crafted from salvaged copper roof fragments speak to a renovation that understood what to keep as much as what to reimagine. Outside, the experience continues through layered tropical landscapes, sculpted pathways, and purposeful outdoor living areas designed to evoke satiation. A resort-style saltwater pool with waterslide and swim-up palapa bar serves as the estate's focal point, while a secluded waterfall grotto spa with integrated jacuzzi offers a more intimate escape among natural rockwork and shade. Surrounded by protected land, with no future development in front, and 355 acres preserved by the Queen Emma Land Trust to the north, the estate captures unobstructed Pacific and mountain views alongside rare, permanent privacy. A proven luxury short-term rental operation is in place and running. On the Kohala Coast, opportunities like this do not repeat themselves.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed $17,500,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Cesspool |
|---|---|
| Heating | Zoned |
| Cooling | Zoned |
| Utilities | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Indoor Grill, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler |
| Zoning | RS-20 |
| HOA Fee | 1831.33 |
| Garage Spaces | 2.0 |
| Pool Features | Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo |
| Security Features | Security Patrol |
| Land Tenure | Fee Simple |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| View | Coastline, Golf Course, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Sunset |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Full |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | MAUNA KEA RESORT - MAUNA KEA FAIRWAYS NORTH |
| Other Structures | Gazebo |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Status | A |
| City | Kamuela |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 111439.12 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Property Condition | Updated/Remodeled |
| Virtual Tour | https://player.vimeo.com/video/1180210632?h=bfc8f3a56d |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 8561700 |
| Tax Lot | 1 |
| Listing Terms | 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional |
| Assoc/CIC | None |
| AttributionContact | 8089376958 |
| LeasableAreaUnits | Square Feet |
| Structures YN | No |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | High Ceilings, Wet Bar |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Stone |
| Window Features | Shutters |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Baths | 7 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Attached |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Landscaped |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 37529.0 |
| Frontage Type | Almost Oceanfront, Golf Course, Preservation, Stream/Canal |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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