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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Spouting Horn in Kukui'ula near Kainani Villas For SaleThe dream community of Kukui'ula on Kauai's south shore has something new to offer!

Kainani Villas for sale are located above the 3rd and 4th holes of Tom Weiskoph designed Kukui'ula golf course.  There will be only 20 Kainani Villas built.  They will be constructed in a 4 unit style and designed by Melzer, Deckert & Ruder Architects.  These architects have designed stunning resort homes from Kona to Dubai.

Kainani Villas Amenities

The Villas are designed to capture the beauty of Kauai and offer a true Kauai indoor/outdoor lifestyle.  There are two, three, and four bedroom options, offering flexibility to the amount of space and layout you're looking for.

Within Kukui'ula Kainani Villas is located close to the Plantation House, spa, fitness…

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A video posted by Anne Eliason, HI Realtor (@anne_kauai) on Feb 3, 2016 at 8:09am PST

People are drawn to Kauai because of the way the beauty of the island makes them feel.  They are drawn to Kauai because of the experience they feel when they are here.

If you're looking for exceptional real estate on Kauai, part of your experience is the architectural design - the physical experience you will have in a place that will be your home.

Throughout the world and the US, there are many architects that are known by people that truly care about design.  Their names are known because their designs resonate with the experience and feeling that people want to have.

A few famous mainland names you might be familiar with…

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Princeville Real EstateSeveral months ago I started working with Victor and Elena, a charming couple from Moscow.  They are both very bright and super detailed oriented.

When I first started working with them they were looking for a condo either on Maui or Kauai. It's not unusual for someone to be open to more than one Hawaiian Island when they first start looking for something to buy.

After a visit to Maui they decided that Kauai, and more specifically Princeville, was the place they wanted to buy.  Elena loves Anini Beach. She says it's her favorite place in the world (like I said, she's very bright)!  Victor loves the feel and the beauty that Princeville offers, with both views of the ocean and the mountains.  It's a special place!

Finding Their Dream Kauai Home

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"Anne, I'm coming to Kauai next week and I'm ready to buy a vacation rental."

Poipu Kai ViewThat was the start of a conversation I had a few weeks ago with an old client of mine.  We'll call her Valerie. Valerie has been a client of mine for years.  She has purchased multiple properties through me in several different states.

We have a great professional relationship.  I know what she likes. I know what's important to her.  The investment properties (and her personal residence) that she has purchased with me have all been great financial investments for her.

Why A Relationship With Your Real Estate Agent Matters

Valerie knows that she can trust my professional opinion and expertise as her real estate agent.

As a veteran of this industry, I can't express…

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