Island Retreats

Fifteenth in a series

From the deck this remote Big Island fishing cottage, looking northeast, the view is endless ocean and an occasional luxury liner cruising by, reminding you that there is another world beyond the solitude of Maulua Valley.

The cottage is only 484 square feet, but the land that comes with it is more than 20 acres. The board and batten structure, which includes a bedroom, bath, and kitchen, was built by the owner, a Honolulu resident, both as a fishing retreat and as a base of operations for construction of a new residence.

“My client, an avid fisherman, enjoyed this country retreat for the past 19 years, but is now moving on to other projects,” said listing Realtor Doug Beaton of Hawaii Life Real Estate. “Because of the remoteness of the location, a buyer planning to develop the property would be able to make good use of the existing structure while building a new or additional residence. For anyone who loves fishing and solitude, this property is a rare find.

“The area is thickly forested with a river running down from Mauna Kea and through the property to the ocean. Whales, dolphins, and turtles play just off shore. When the ocean is calm, you can snorkel and dive in waters along the coast where fish, lobster, and crab are plentiful. Surrounded by 20 acres currently grazed by cattle, this beach cottage has a wonderful island atmosphere that can’t be duplicated anywhere else in the state.”

Beaton noted that, despite its remoteness, electric power and telephone lines reach the property, which has its own water catchment system. Television is available via satellite. All major appliances are installed in the kitchen and included in the sale.

“There is plenty of space on the property to build a large, main residence, as well as out buildings such as a barn, warehouse for storing agricultural equipment, trailers, and boats. The Laupahoehoe boat ramp is only about 10 minutes away. It’s about a half hour drive down the coast to Hilo town, and an additional few minutes to the Hilo airport.”

Beaton and co-lister Scott Craven (R) of Hawaii Life Real Estate are offering the Maulua property for $2,200,000 fee simple and showing it by appointment.