A bank owned beach house in Kekaha the southwest side of Kauai just came on the market.  

All day long people say to me "I'm looking for a little shack on the beach".  Well this is definitely that, and it's priced for a shack on the beach as well!

It has three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1708 square feet.  Before it was take back from the bank the property did have a TVR.  It is uncertain at this time if that is still the case.  

Here's a link to it:    Shack on the Beach

The house is located across the street from the beach with unobstructed view of the sand, ocean, and sunsets.  Located on the dryer side of Kauai Kekaha is quiet, peaceful, and serene. Also a great spot for fishing and surfing.

 

 

Can you see how clear the…

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With the popular use of sites like www.vrbo.com, www.AirBnB.com, or my favorite, Elite Hawaiian Vacation Rentals, owning a vacation rental in Hawaii is becoming more and more popular!

Each of the four main island in Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and KAUAI) have different laws and regulations about owning and running residential vacation rentals.  This blog will focus on the island of Kauai. If you're considering another island let me know and I can put you in contact with an expert on that island

Legal vacation rentals on Kauai are determined in two ways.  Location and licensing determined by the County of Kauai.

The most common vacation rental on Kauai is a property located in a VDA or Visitor Designated Area. There are three main Visitor…

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I can tell when someone is really considering buying real estate on Kauai when they start asking about property taxes.  :)

The good news is that compared to almost everywhere Kauai County has a low real estate tax rate.  It is a little different however than most places.

Real estate taxes on Kauai is based on a combination of both the county's assessed value of your property and how your property is used.

The 2016 real estate tax code for Kauai county is as follows:

(Per $1,000 Net Assessed Valuation)                             Tax Rate

Homestead                                                                      $3.05                        

Residential                                                                       $6.05

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Secret beach in Kilauea is 3,000 feet of sandy shoreline.  It is extremely private as it is enclosed by sea cliffs on both ends.

The past and present homeowners on Kauapea Road which is above Secret beach are a list of celebrities, and people who are frequently written about in the WSJ. 

We are drawn to this strip of Kauai's north shore for the undeniable beauty and privacy. 

This home represents an opportunity to be on Secret beach for well under 10 million. While still having almost unbelievable views (see video below) that draw us to list special spot. 

 

When people give out real estate advice one thing they will often say is "buy the least expensive house in the most expensive neighborhood you can afford. This home is nestled…

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When I first moved to Kauai I lived in Kapa'a town.  Every day I would go down to Kitchens beach and walk along the sandy beach.  I would walk though Kitchens beach, to the beach frontage of the Wailua Golf Course, and sometimes all the way to the beach in front The Kauai Beach Resort.  I loved the feel of the sand and warm water lapping at my feet as I walked along the beach.

There are miles of a sandy shoreline, starting at Lydgate Beach Park and continuing south down the Coconut Coastline, and most people on Kauai don't know anything about it!

Kaha Lani is a small condo complex located on the beach between Lydgate Beach Park and Kitchens beach.  Kaha Lani is one of the very few condo communities on a sandy beach on Kauai.  The majority of them…

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The top 6 activities you pay to experience on Kauai

  1. Helicopter tour around the island
  2. Captain Andy's catamaran trip up the Napali coast (pick the BBQ option over the build your own sandwich)
  3. Horseback adventure to a waterfall with Princeville Ranch Adventure
  4. Kayak up the Hanalei river
  5. Get a massage on the beach (there are location for this on the north, east and south side)
  6. Take a surf lesson.  Learning how to surf by the pier in Hanalei bay is probably the best place in the world to do it.

Free stuff that's awesome

  1. Hike as much of the Napali coast as you can (first two miles to the beach, another two to the waterfall, or all the way)
  2. Hang out at Hanalei bay!  Jump off the pier (technically illegal), surf, paddle board,…

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Do you love Kauai's north shore?  Are you looking for a beach house?

There are very few of them on the market right now! At this moment there are only eight beachfront homes for sale on Kauai's north shore.

Only two of these homes have vacation licenses (the ability to rent the house out to vacationers when the owners aren't using them). However,  it is what everyone wants!

 

Can you see how clear the water is?? Life is Short, Buy the Beach House!! #kauai #hawaii #tunnels #haena ##beachhouse #lifeisshort #buythebeachhouse #oceanfront #kauairealestate

A post shared by Anne Eliason, Kauai Realtor (@anne_kauai) on Jul 8, 2017 at 10:36am PDT

 

I have a beach house pocket listing, meaning a signed listing agreement with…

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Buying a vacation rental property on Kauai can be a great investment!

How does it work? There is a lot to consider as you decide which property to buy as your vacation rental.  Here is some information that should help you in determining which property will be best for you!

Before we get deep into the details it's important to remember that as a Realtor I help people buy and sell real estate on Kauai. If you are interested in another Hawaiian island I'd be happy to connect you with someone great who can help you there.

When looking at a vacation rental property on Kauai as an investment it's important to think about what people on vacation want.  Here are some of the top request and concerns, these items effect the properties value and what…

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Yesterday, I spent the morning previewing homes in Kalaheo, Poipu and Koloa. I have a client looking to buy something he can use as a vacation rental and use as a business retreat for himself and a few of his high performing employees.

This blog is not about that client or property.

It's about possibly the most charming plantation home I have ever seen!

The Allure of a Hawaiian Plantation Home

 

This is one of my favorite Hawaiian Plantation homes on Kauai. Beachfront on Anini, which is one of my favorite beaches! When I'm first getting to know my clients and we have one of our initial conversations one thing I hear all the time is "I just want a little shack on the beach". Now on Kauai we have a lot of shacks on the beach

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"We've been renting a home on Lawai Road," is often the beginning of a conversation with me about purchasing a home in Kauai. 

So what exactly is so special about Lawai Road?

Skip straight to viewing the homes for sale on Lawai Road

Where do I start? How about this video I took of me strolling the lanai of a home for sale on Lawai Road. 

Lawai Road is a long road the follows the coastline in Koloa and Poipu on Kauai's south shore. Located on the way to Kukui'ula Harbor and Spouting Horn, it's one of those roads where as you drive it, you find yourself admiring all of the oceanfront homes and thinking things like:

"I want one of those luxury Kauai homes!"

"Wouldn't it be great if I had a luxurious home like that!"

"Awww...can you…

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