self sustainable: Weather the storms with an off-grid home on Maui
- 08/28/18 06:34 PM
Survive a tropical storm or hurricane with an off-grid home on Maui - and come out smiling. Disclaimer - it's not about building materials, but more about lifestyle. During this past Hurricane Lane event that happened in Hawaii in August, it was a good feeling knowing we were completely prepared in so many ways. Strong winds knocked down trees, which knocked down power lines, causing loss of electricity for thousands of homes. In at least one location a water line was busted when the roadway collapsed, resulting in no water service to a number of homes in Haiku. Power and water loss are (3 comments)
491 N. Honokala Road closed last week for $1,000,000 after 307 DOM (days on market). Originally listed at $1,300,000 and then listed at $1,100,000 at time of sale. The property came with a custom single level 1BD/2BA home of 1,700 sf and a 900 sf 2BD cottage. Additionally there was a large 1,250 sf workshop and a 700 sf storage shed, all on 2 usable acres. Ocean views and privacy. No CC&R's or HOA fees. Just simple country living. The neighborhood is completely off-grid which (3 comments)
self sustainable: SOLD in Haiku Maui HI - oceanfront paradise for $2M
- 07/16/11 01:16 PM
SOLD in Haiku Maui HI - oceanfront paradise for $2M This beautiful 13 acre oceanfront estate in Huelo, Haiku has sold to a lucky buyer, for only $2,000,000. I really loved what this property had to offer, with a couple of homes, a huge barn and even an old historic sugar mill ruin. Lots of places to explore including trails to the rugged shoreline!
The property has so many beautiful tropical plants growing! Not only ornamentals, but edibles too. Haiku is a gardeners dream, as trees and flowers grow so well here. Here you can pick papayas and bananas, (9 comments)