ocean front: Cottages on Alii Drive - New Housing Development in Kailua-Kona - 11/16/21 12:58 PM
 
 
Cottages on Alii Drive - New Housing Development on Alii Drive
There is a new housing development getting ready to break ground in Kailua-Kona. Cottages on Alii Drive will consist of 58 single family homes and a neighborhood park on a 10 acre parcel. Soon there will be more information about floor plans but at first glance, it looks like there will be both single story and two story homes with lot sizes ranging from 5,000 to 13,000 square feet, with most in the 5,000 range. The developer is Stanford Carr, he has built quite a few, well received condominium and single … (1 comments)

ocean front: 8 Things to Know Before Buying a Vacation Rental Condo in Kailua-Kona - 09/30/21 01:30 PM
8 Things to Know Before Buying a Vacation Rental Condo in Kailua-Kona, HI
Kailua-Kona has become a very popular place for second home/ vacation rental condo purchases. The weather is perfect year round so there really isn't an off season. The right condo will have very high occupancy rates all year. Buyers should know a few things before starting their search. 
1. On the Big island, condominiums rented for less than a 30 day period need to have an STVR (short term vacation rental) permit. The application can be found at the Hawaii County Planning Department web site .
2. The condo has to have … (2 comments)

ocean front: Walk To The Beach in Kona, Hawaii - 03/20/12 09:15 AM
Walk To The Beach In Kona, Hawaii

I often have home buyers ask about homes within walking distance to the beach in Kona. From a home buying perspective it raises a few interesting topics unique to Kailua-Kona that should be discussed with clients. First, and maybe surprisingly, homes that are walking distance to the beach (up to about 1/2 mile) do not cost much, if at all, more than homes in Kona that would require driving to the beach. This may come as a shock to people living in say, Southern California where homes in the beach walkability zone command … (1 comments)

ocean front: 3924 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, CA - The Beach House From a Bygone Era - 02/14/11 01:03 PM
3924 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, CA - The Beach House From a Bygone Era

After a long hard work week, wouldn't it be nice to travel back in time to the 1960's for a magical weekend at the beach? Take long walks on the sand, with no crowds, watch the dolphins play in the glassy calm water in front of your beach house and have a barbecue on the oceanfront deck. You could take your kayak out for a relaxing paddle or even catch a few empty waves on your surfboard. There aren't many places in Southern California that haven't changed much … (1 comments)

ocean front: Classic California Beach Home for Sale- Faria Beach - 01/31/11 09:37 AM
Classic California Beach Home for Sale- Faria Beach

This classic beach home on Faria Beach just South of Santa Barbara, CA is a rare find.  Owned by the same family for over 40 years as their beach getaway, just like their neighbors on both sides, and now available for the first time.  This Faria beach homes' 4 bedrooms and 2 baths provide plenty of room for family, friends and entertaining at the beach and is enhanced by a huge beach front deck protected by a new seawall. 
These family owned beach houses on the prime beach front lots don't come available very often, the … (0 comments)

ocean front: Ultimate Classic California Beach Home For Sale on Santa Barbara , Ventura Coast - 12/19/10 12:26 PM
Ultimate Classic California Beach Home For Sale on Santa Barbara, Ventura Coast
This Classic California beach house, located in the absolute best location on Faria Beach, hasn't been on the market for over 45 years!  That's a lot of wonderful beach memories at this special place! Perfectly located on a sandy stretch of sunny beach between Santa Barbara and Ventura, this California Craftsman Beach house is ready for fun.  Grab your surfboard and walk down the beach to Mondo's Cove, known as a classic California longboarders wave, with long rides and a mellow vibe; or relax on the secluded sandy beach out front and finish the day with a barbecue … (0 comments)