The OceanView house at Mango Farm is as spectacular as it looks in it’s listing photos, all glass and natural wood, designed to catch every cooling breeze. The house, built about ten years ago, and updated recently, is encircled by lanais on both floors and all the huge, custom windows and doors are screened. We never closed them. The view from the master bed is so panoramic that we could watch sunrise and moonset almost simultaneously. We enjoyed painting and writing in the house so much that we seldom wanted to go out. There is a good supermarket about ten minutes up the hill and several great farmer’s markets on weekends. Kealakakuia Bay with kayaks & snorkel gear for rent is a mile down the road.
We could see why the owners don’t allow children in this house because the railings on the lanais aren’t high and a small child on any chair could easily lean over & fall three stories. Also, the inside stairs are irregular (with triangular treads instead of landings at the turns) and could be a safety issue for some children.
Knowing that there are other vacation rental houses on the property, and an apartment on the first floor of “OceanView” house, makes Mango Farm a good choice for extended family gatherings.