The Hawaii Team Real Estate Blog
Is Mauna Kea Resort a Good Investment Compared to Newer Big Island Properties?
Quick answer: Investing in Mauna Kea Resort—especially the Makai-side villas—can offer strong appreciation and notable buyer loyalty. These properties often compete well against newer developments thanks to their prime setting and distinctive architectural character....
As a Mauna Kea Homeowner, How Do I Access the Beach During Peak Season?
Quick answer: As a homeowner in Mauna Kea Resort, you have the same legal right as anyone else to access Hawaiʻi beaches, including Mauna Kea Beach, because beaches and shoreline access are public in Hawaiʻi. Peak season may make the main areas busier (often around...
Can I do short-term vacation rentals at Mauna Kea Resort, and how strict are the HOAs?
Quick answer: Yes, short-term vacation rentals are allowed in Mauna Kea Resort on both the Makai (ocean) and Mauka (mountain) sides, as permitted by zoning. However, the Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are generally restrictive in order to maintain the resort’s...
What’s the difference between owning a home and staying at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel?
Quick answer: Owning a home in Mauna Kea Resort offers a more integrated lifestyle with personalized use of the resort, potential rental income, and a sense of community. A stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel delivers a curated, short-term vacation experience focused on...
What’s the difference: Mauna Kea Resort vs. Mauna Lani & Waikoloa for my Hawaii second home?
Quick answer: Mauna Kea Resort offers a distinct, nostalgic ambiance rooted in its Rockefeller-era origins, which has fostered strong loyalty among owners and repeat guests. Compared with generally newer developments at Mauna Lani and Waikoloa, Mauna Kea is lower...
January 2026 Home Sales Statistics on The Big Island
Each of the luxury resorts along the Kona-Kohala Coast recorded at least one sale in January. Three resorts – Kohanaiki, Kūki`o, and Mauna Kea – recorded one home sale apiece. Hualālai, Waikoloa and Mauna Lani resorts posted condominium sales – one at Hualālai, three...
February’s Recommended Restaurant & Activity on The Big Island
Featured Restaurant: Patina & Kona Biscuit Company Patina, styled as a new American gastropub and Kona Biscuit Company, a new breakfast/brunch and dining venue are both now open at Queens Marketplace in the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Located in the former Sansei...
Today’s Market Reset: Where Opportunity Is Emerging in Hawaii Real Estate
Hawai‘i Real Estate: A Market Reset—and the Opportunity Ahead Over the past several months, one theme has dominated conversations across the islands: uncertainty. Homes are taking longer to sell. Buyers are moving more cautiously. Many sellers are holding firm on...
Where are the best luxury neighborhoods for a second home on Hawaii’s Big Island?
Quick answer: The premier luxury neighborhoods on the Big Island’s Kona–Kohala Coast, ideal for second homes and investment, include Kukio, Hualālai (Four Seasons), Kohanaiki, Mauna Lani, and Mauna Kea. Each offers distinct amenities and lifestyle options, with price...
For Hawaii High-Net-Worth Investors: Is a Single-Family Home or Raw Land a Better Investment on the Kona-Kohala Coast?
Quick answer: For high-net-worth investors on the Kona–Kohala Coast, a single-family home—particularly within established luxury resorts—tends to be a more appealing, usable, and consistently appreciating investment than raw land. This is largely due to the...
Why do Hawaii Team clients sell their luxury homes 5% higher and faster than the market average?
Quick answer: The Hawaii Team consistently outperforms the broader Kona–Kohala Coast market by selling luxury homes at 98–99% of list price, compared to the market average of 93–94%, and in a fraction of the time. This success stems from three core pillars: precise...
What Happens If I Don’t Vet Rental Income for My Big Island Vacation Rental?
Quick answer: Failing to properly vet rental revenue expectations for a short-term vacation rental on the Kona–Kohala Coast can create serious financial strain and turn a dream investment into a burden. Without accurate, expert-interpreted projections, you may...