This place is a hidden gem. We were at a resort north of Kona when the airline told us our flight home was cancelled. Booked a new flight the following day but the hotel was booked, so we (two couples) decided to find something near Hawi, planning to hike Pololu/Honokane Nui on the extra day, which I hadn’t done for years. It’s only 3+ miles but there’s plenty of vertical so I thought it would be good to stay nearby.
The house was bigger than we needed but the price was attractive given the description. No reviews - new listing - but we took a chance. Glad we did, it was a highlight of the trip. Kyla's a great host, grew up here as a kid and recently moved back to operate her family’s property. It’s 20+ acres of former sugar cane plantation re-zoned for agriculture. Three large paddocks for animals (goats/sheep/chickens), a couple acres of fruit trees behind the main house, 7 acres of old forest surrounding it. And a killer view across the Maui channel to Maui itself.
It’s not far off the main highway but you’d never know it. You turn into a small road leading through lush growth (it’s the oldest part of the island, green everywhere) and quickly find yourself in pastures.
Main house is new, designed around a large great room, bedrooms to the sides. Two have the outdoor showers popular in this part of the world. Everything you need to cook etc. if you wanted (we didn’t), internet, beautiful Sony OLED tv, etc. You could comfortably house 8 people here, maybe a couple extra kids in a small loft area overlooking the main room. Or you could stick them in the hammock tents they have up in the trees out back.
Kyla gave us a tour of the place but mostly stayed out of our way; she lives in a separate place next door. She offered to arrange local activities for us but we already knew what we were doing.
If you’re looking for a quiet spot with expansive views and an old Hawaii feel, this is it. We’ll be staying longer next time we’re back.