Enter the magnificent Royal Palm lined drive and experience Big Island history. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of a one of a kind Historic Plantation Estate. The history dates back centuries to the legend of the Hawaiian Princess La'ieikawaii hiding in the place known as Paliuli. Later King Lunalilo, the most liberal king in Hawaiian history, became the owner of the grounds. In 1898, the local sugar
plantation owners build this beautiful residence and its guest house (Ohana). Centrally located on the East side of the Big Island, the Historic Plantation Estate is one mile from the Keaau Shopping Center and the farmers market. It is also very convenient to Hilo shopping centers, downtown shops and the Hilo farmers market. (7 minutes), Rainbow falls (10 minutes), Hilo beaches (10 minutes);
The distance to the historical village of Pahoa is 15 minutes, and to the Kapoho area with it's wonderful snorkeling spots, black sand beaches, warm water ponds, hiking, excursions to the lava flows, it is 30 to 40 minutes;
The drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park takes less than 30 minutes, to the snowy summits of Mauna Kea and its observatories, to the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, about one hour. The Main House, nineteenth century Queen Anne architecture, dates back to 1898 and has been used in many photography sessions for movies, recordings, magazines, books and commercials. After the plantation sold it in the early 1980, the property fell in disrepair until the present owners acquired it and worked for several years to restore it to its original beauty. The floors and walls are still preserved in the original 100-year-old red wood and it has been refurbished with new tropical island and teak furnishing. The Main house is a private residence available for special events. The guesthouse is featured as a vacation rental on VRBO 95530, and on Airbnb. It has two twin master bedrooms, both with queen-sized beds, with wood and marble bathrooms. It also includes a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances. The living room is equipped with Cable TV and Wireless High Speed Internet. From the verandah you enjoy the expanse of a large front lawn with the swimming pool and a view of the Pacific Ocean in the distance. The guest house sleeps four adults and it is not well suited for young children. Situated on what were originally landscaped as botanical gardens, the guest-house is surrounded by 9.5 acres of lush tropical grounds with flowers (orchids, ginger blossoms, magnolias, plumerias etc.), fruit trees, rare plants and trees. One of the Island's largest Banyan tree and Elephant Ear trees are dwarfing the house and lawn. It is also ideal for those who just need peace and quiet and want to enjoy absolute privacy and just take walks through the beautiful landscaped and jungle areas of this 9,5 acre property like in the mango forest with the remains of its ancient heiau or under the huge Banyan tree. For those who love hiking, visit one of the nearby gems of Puna, Ha’ena Beach, with its beautiful soft white and black sand, its turtles and watch the humpback whales from January to March.
