Puako Home Sales / Kohala Coast Properties

In Hawaii with our relaxed lifestyle, one piece of furniture that many of us love to have in our homes is called a Pune’e which is a moveable couch or bed seen in corners of living rooms, on the lanai or covered porch and other rooms of the home.  The pune’e was originally a stack of lauhala mats used by Native Hawaiians for sleeping or lounging in grass houses.  Today, Pune’e’s are used as extra sleeping areas as well as lounging and napping during the day.  They are often created from single or double beds with lots of pillows or bolsters added for comfort and support.  Some are simply set on the floor, while others are more intricate with built in support from a platform made from bamboo, teak or other exotic materials.  In Hawaii we have had a trend toward Indonesian furniture for a rustic, tropical look so some of the current day pune’e’s may have intricate carvings and be higher off the floor.  However they are made, simple to luxurious, a Pune’e is one of the most inviting places to curl up with a good book and look out at the Pacific Ocean and relax.  The multitude of colorful or designer pillows invites anyone to take a deep breath and relax to enjoy our “Hawaii Life”

It is always nice to get positive reviews year after year from our guests.  

Our philosophy is simple – We want to personally know the preference of accommodations for each guest.  Then we can provide the best home, services and setting for an ideal vacation.  We allow the dolphins, whales, turtles, sunsets and Hawaii to take care of the rest.  We want to personally know the preferences of each owner and strive to do the very best to accommodate their wishes while keeping our services and care of the properties up to very high standards.   Hawaii Vacation Rentals, Inc. is a licensed real estate company located in the charming beach community of Puako on the Kohala coast nestled very quietly between some of the most world renowned resorts such as the Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani and Fairmont Orchid as well as the Four Seasons at Hualalai. To contact us:  www.vacationbigisland.com or e-mail seaside@aloha.net and our toll free number at (800) 332-7081.  If you call after hours or on the week end, you will reach our wonderful answering service!  Please let us know that you found us through this newsletter and we will offer you one free night for a seven night reservation!8/17/2002  “What a great place” We have enjoyed our stay here and the sunsets were wonderful. We didn’t get a chance to do half the stuff we wanted so we will just have to come back. Snorkeling on the beach and seeing the turtles was great!” Tim and Cynthia B.,  Port Alberni , British Columbia

2/10/2004 “What a great location” high up to catch the breeze, see the sunset and walk to the beach. We appreciate the extras, beach towels, a big coffee pot, ice packs, sand chairs, able to wash clothes, grill and toilet paper!! What a great place for our needs, to be together” The Ericsons

6/29/2005 “We had a beautiful family vacation” everyone – ages 5 to 60 , had a fantastic time.

5/28/2006  Whale’s Tail– Puako.  ” Whale’s Tail is a fabulous rental property. The furnishings and layout are wonderful , and the location may be the best  in Puako. Puako itself is an undiscovered gem. The beach outside of the house is perfect for small children to play in and practice their snorkeling. When the tide goes out., exploring the tidepools can last for hours and of course we viewed lots and lots of sea turtles in our little cove. This was a fabulous Hawaiian vacation we will never forget” Brett, Lorraine, Emily and Grace B.

08/24/2008

Dear Patty, Jonathan, Debi and the Hawaiian Vacation Rentals Team: This is just a short note to tell you how much we enjoyed our recent stay in Puako.  The Beach Banyan was terrific!  It was clean and fresh when we checked in and everything worked beautifully.  There was a lovely tropical flower arrangement waiting for us on the dining table.  The house was fully equipped and we also enjoyed great outdoor furniture.  With one phone call, Jonathan delivered to our door a couple of ocean kayaks which we enjoyed using at all times of day.  Please feel free to use me as a client reference or use any part of my comments in a testimonial.  You team delivered a professional and attentive approach to our vacation experience from the reservation process and accommodations to recommendations about where to eat and what to do during our Puako stay.  We are already looking forward to our return trip next August. Thank and warm regards,

Reed and Dayle Eisenhauer

   We are planning our annual earthday beach cleanup for Saturday April 25th. We plan to go to the newly reopened surf park in Kawaihae harbor and cleanup both the long stretch of beach and in the water. Email us at godiving@kohaladivers.com to sign up to join our event. As always we will provide refreshments, and free tanks for any certified volunteers. You don’t have to be a diver to sign up though, we need lots of cleanup on the beach too!!Read on for the facts on why keeping our beaches and oceans clean is a must do for our community!  Marine Debit facts About 230 million tons of trash is generated per year in the United States alone. Less than a quarter of that is recycled. Humans generate waste faster than it can be broken down and use up resources faster than they can be replaced. Two million plastic beverage bottles are used in the US every five minutes. 60,000 plastic bags are used in the US every five seconds. 106,000 aluminium cans are used in the US every thirty seconds. Six million tonnes of debris enters the world’s oceans every year. Approximately 80 percent of trash in our oceans and waterways comes from land – via wind and runoff from city streets and highways. About 20 percent of aquatic debris is generated from ships including floats and fishing gear. Nearly 90 percent of all marine debris is plastic. To date, plastic outweighs zooplankton 6:1. An estimated 46,000 pieces of plastic litter alone are floating on every square mile of ocean – 70 percent of which will eventually sink. The average person uses about 200 pounds of plastic in a year. Plastic industry experts expect that number to increase to 300 by the end of the decade. Each year, 15 billion pounds of plastics are produced in the US alone. Only 1 billion pounds are recycled. Plastics do not biodegrade. When plastic debris meets water it remains for centuries – breaking down slowly into smaller fragments and finally into plastic dust. Aluminum cans take up to 100 years to degrade and 6-pack holder rings 450 years. It takes glass bottles one million years to biodegrade in the natural environments. Entanglement and ingestion of fishing line, nets, rope and other debris has been reported in more than 260 animal species worldwide. An estimated 100,000 marine mammals including dolphins, whales, seals and sea turtles choke or get tangled in debris every year. Nearly 8 million items of debris weighing 7 million pounds were collected by about 35,000 volunteers worldwide during International Cleanup Day 2006. Nearly 300 species of defenceless wildlife suffers unnecessarily due to dangerous debris. More than 1 million seabirds are killed by aquatic litter each year. 86 percent of all sea turtles are affected by marine debris.

Discover Hawaii’s Natural Beauty If you’re looking for fresh floral air, warm and calm waters, sunny beaches and beautiful sunrises and sunsets to refresh and energize you, then the Big Island of Hawaii is the place for you. Altogether, the chain of Hawaiian Islands has a breathtaking, natural beautywhich encompasses incredible scenery, vistas, valleys, violent waterfalls, blowing winds & volcanic Island chains. People are also attracted by the Hawaiian mystical rainforests and clear blue waters. Hawaii, with its wide spread flora, fauna and fresh greenery, is the perfect place to satisfy your strong desire for tropical adventure. Hawaii is the home to one of the world’s most active and dormant volcanoes, rainbows, snow, rushing rivers, historical sites and the world’s tallest sea mountains. But perhaps Hawaii’s most unique feature is its Aloha Spirit: the warm affection of the people of Hawaii that wonderfully complements the Islands’ fluctuating temperatures. Activities like hiking, bird watching, sailboat tours, kayaking, deep sea fishing, diving and snorkeling are regular pastimes in local life. Unlike some other more developed islands in the volcanic chain, the Big Island feels more prehistoric, exotic, lush and wild. Vacation Rentals in Hawaii The array of Hawaii Vacation Rentals found here, combine the unique, practically attractive landscapes of the Big Island with a fresh level of beauty. The elegant and masterfully designed homes, cottages and condos look graceful among the residential neighborhood, while providing breathtaking oceanfront views on the magnificent Kohala and Kona Coast. The Big Island & the Kona and Kohala coasts provide a great variety of opportunities for relaxation. In Hawaii, people can find plenty of vacation cottages, suitable for couples, small families and even groups. People can enjoy their holidays in well furnished & beautifully designed houses and gorgeous private rentals. Some of the world’s most upscale resorts are found here. The vacation rentals of Hawaii are perfect for both adventure and nature lovers to discover and enjoy the charming island.

 When building a home in Hawaii or remodeling a current residence you have a lot of different choices and possibilities. A long time Puako resident Shirley Wagner has been on the cutting edge of Island Asian Fusion. Known for her brilliant and unique designs, Shirley is invited to all parts of the world to help people create or recreate their dream home.

Island Asian Fusion Residence * 2007 ASID Hawaii Award of Honor

Island Asian Fusion Residence on Hawaii Island – completed in January 2007

Contemporary Asian influenced furniture and furnishings were selected to incorporate the client’s antique oriental rugs, African artifacts and collection of Asian and Pacific Art.

http://www.finedesignhawaii.com/Portfolio/17/vintange-mauna-kea-villa

Shirley Wagner ASID, an interior designer in Hawaii since 1987, was educated at the International Academy of Design in Kansas City, Missouri, and became a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers in 1995 after passing the NCIDQ qualification exam.

She has worked on residential and commercial interior design projects throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the Mainland and the Caribbean.

Her ability to listen to the client’s wishes and then skillfully select architectural materials, forms, furnishings, colors, textures and art results in beautiful interiors. Tastefully blending all design elements together Shirley creates, with her client, a sanctuary for living. Many of our vacation rentals have been decorated by Shirley, with optimal results. Thank you Shirley for helping bring the styles we need to our homes, we really appreciate it.

Fine Design Interiors, Inc.
Tel (808) 885-8992 | Fax (808) 885-9339
65-1148 Mamalahoa Highway Kamuela, HI 96743

www.finedesignhawaii.com

Aloha from sunny Puako on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.

This perfect oceanfront development opportunity offers timeless Old Hawaii Charm with an abundance of natural scenery, Maui views and amazing access to the water along Puako Beach Drive. This development is one of the best kept secrets along the Kohala Coast located between the Mauna Lani Resort and the Mauna Kea Resort.

The property is situated on a beautiful black sand beach with its own private bay and the secluded calm waters known only by Puako. A rare and unique opportunity is now available to own 6.76 acre oceanfront property complete with all entitlements , water commitments, site plans and concepts for an 8 lot private , gated luxury home community; or create your own ultimate oceanfront estate.

There is nothing like this available along the Kohala Coast. A superb oceanfront environment where you can enjoy an unspoiled beach with views of the ocean forever and glorious sunsets. The unique setting of this amazing Puako property offers a variety of views from each of the six oceanfront lots. The two elevated , off-ocean lots offer stunning ocean, sunset and mountain views of Mauna Kea.  All within a quiet gated community located away from the crowded resorts.

Enjoy living  an open-air lifestyle with all the great beaches and resorts like Hapuna, Mauna Kea,  Mauna Lani all within a 5 minute drive from your front door. Blessed with continual sunny skies and a mild climate , Puako still provides a no hassle and congestion free lifestyle. Be part of a great community here on the Big Island.

Contact Patricia Freeman

800-332-7081

808-882-7000 

Alan is our latest staff addition as we broaden our Real Estate capacities here on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. Alan has been a Big Island resident for 40 years and has lived in the Hilo, Kona, Kohala, Waimea, and Hamakua areas of the Big Island. He is quite familiar with the growth and trends of Hawaii’s growing economy. A few of Alan’s specialties include Property & Estate Management and Long-Term Rental Investment Real Estate. If you are interested in purchasing properties that you plan to rent out or, if you presently need a Property Manager to care for your Hawaii home while you are away, Alan is the contact you need. Alan will be serving as President of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), West Hawaii Chapter, for the year 2009. Call Alan if you have any questions about Sales, Real Estate Purchases, or Property Management in Hawaii. He is dedicated to serving you in order for you to accomplish your real estate investment goals. Call him direct at 808-895-9318.

Aloha Friday,

I was thinking today how wonderful it is to work here in Puako ,which has such an amazing Hawaiian history. The Hawaiian way of life has always interested me and the culture continually takes me to the next level of understanding the joy of traditions. In this fast paced world with cell phones ringing at all hours of the day, on line communications , and daily visitor’s coming into the office, we sometimes get going so fast that we forget to stop and smell the plumerias.

Driving down from Waimea the other day I noticed a sign someone had put up that was hand painted. On this little board it said “Smile and Enjoy Life”, how great a person actually took the time to paint a little board that stated such a simple truth. Hawaii brings out the beauty of life. Living and working on the Big Island gives us the great position to express our Aloha to the people in our neighborhoods and abroad to the many people who frequent the islands.

The Hawaiian people have so much to offer, what other cultures could be exposed to Western ideas and technology only in the last 150 years and be so adaptive? I am sure there are many around the world , Hawaii stands out.The Hawaiian way of living can teach the world conservation and the true meaning of caring for the Aina. The abundance is everywhere, take time to truly enjoy these wonders. Have a great Labor day weekend.

Aloha all! Tim Rice recently stopped by to show off is amazing Real Estate photos. They are crisp and clear and seem to capture the attributes of the homes he photographs.
It it very important to have high quality photos when trying to sell your home. Vacation Rentals really need high quality photos for people to visualize where they will vacation before ever setting foot on the property. Real Estate photos and presentation of these homes is vital for Luxury homes especially.

Tim Rice is also working on a wonderful concept with Hawai’i based knowledge combined with high resolution photos of Hula dancers and Kapuna of the Islands. I thought that was such a great idea and truly hope he expands and makes that happen. We need the knowledge of the incredible culture of Hawaii in our day to day travels. Anything we can do to promote Hawaiian Values throughout our community here on the Big Island will be appreciated and cherished in generations to come.

“E ola mau ka lokahi” May our unification be boundless

We often times will do a Virtual Tours of our homes for rent. It has made such an impression on guests. They love the fact that they can sit and watch the tour from their cold and rainy office in Seattle or San Francisco.

Feel free to contact us for our Virtual Tours.

Regina Orlando was able to give me some answers on the Fractionals relating to Vacation Rental Ownership. Copied from Old Republics information packet on Fractionals.

Fractionals have transformed the vacation ownership industry over recent years and are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to wholly – owned vacation homes. Fractionals attract consumers who can afford luxurious vacation homes, but can’t justify the cost and inconvenience of whole ownership when their use of the property is usually limited to only several weeks per year. Consumers are also drawn to the extensive amenities, five-star-hotel-like services , high-quality furnishings and finishes, desirable locations, exclusivity, and maintenance-free lifestyle offered by fractional projects.

While fractionals offer vacation home benefits at a fraction of the cost of owning an entire vacation home, the decision to purchase a fractional is signifigant. Fractional prices range from under $50,000.00 to several million dollars, depending on the size of the fractional and related accommodations, the location of the resort, and the degree of luxury provided. Consequently, the purchase of a fractional could prove to be a costly mistake unless you have sufficient information regarding a particular fractional project from asking the right questions of developers, salespersons, and yourself. The brief primer provides you with some of the basic information that you will need in order to evaluate fractional ownership and decide how to make and turn your purchase of a fractional a successful, cost-effective, and worry-free venture.

The Basics: Ownership Structure

Fractional ownership is and arrangement in which two to six individuals , or entities, hold shared legal title to a single parcel of real estate or a condominium unit. Each owner generally shares a fraction of the total ownership. This can range from a 1/2 share to 1/17 share. Every state has different rules and regulations on the minimum size of fraction. The size of the fraction a person owns , corresponds to the amount of the time that he/she is entitled to the use of the property. This arrangement allows those who might not otherwise be able to afford the resort lifestyle to do so by sharing the expense of ownership with others.

Purchase Price: Assesments and Dues

Fractional purchasers pay a one-time purchase price and yearly assessments that cover the expenses of operating and maintaining the fractional project. In some fractional projects , separate fees may be assessed for the use of certain amenities.

Financing

Although financing for the purchase of a deeded fractional interest is not nearly as prevalent as it is for the purchase of “whole” vacation homes, more and more lenders are treating the two purchases similarly for financing means. You should consult with your own tax attorney or economic consultant for advice.

Resales

Many people purchase fractionals for personal use, without any expectation of rental returns, appreciation, or other financial benefits. You can resell your fractional just like you can sell a wholly owned vacation home. Before purchasing a fractional, however, you should confirm the subsequent purchasers of your fractional would have the same use and rights and privileges that you would have as the original purchaser. You should determine the amount of any transfer fee, if any , that you or your purchaser must pay. The slowing real estate market and market saturation in certain locations may affect the resale potential of your fractional.

Accommodations

Fractional accommodations, usually condominium units, typically contain one to four bedrooms and are often equipped with high end furniture and finishes.

Rentals

Fractional purchasers may, or may not, have the opportunity to rent their reserved accommodations. You shouldconsult with a Real Estate professional for more details regarding the ability to rent your reserved accommodation.