Panoramic ocean view
Property # 9197

Pono means excellent and ponohouse lives up to this in every way. Beautiful balinese architecture with blue tile roof, flagstone courtyard, superb tropical gardens, slide-away walls and a 180 degree view of the ocean. We see whales in the bay all winter sometimes just 100 yards offshore. Many celebrities have rented Ponohouse because of it's exotic beauty, it's privacy, and the opulent surroundings.

Ponohouse sits above a deep gorge on the edge of Uaoa bay and has a lap pool and hot tub, so the site is not appropriate for children.

The floors are bamboo hardwood, the posts are solid opia wood, fine furniture, original artwork by some of hawaii's finest artists, and spectacular carpentry using exotic woods like Koa, Mango, and Birdseye.

The master bedroom has a Tempurpedic king matress, the private suite across the pool bridge has a king, and the courtyard bedroon has a queen. Each bedroom is completely self contained, each in separate buildings connected by roofed walkways and bridges.

There is a caretaker on site, but his accomodations have a separate driveway and he is very discreet--you won't see him unless you need him.

Special features: Ponohouse has wireless internet, on-site caretaker, Tropical gardens, tropical flowers on arrival, lap pool with jacuzzi, binoculars and telescopes for whale watching, sky chairs, chaise lounges and outdoor funiture for dining and lounging. Amazing jungle hikes for the adventurous start just a few yards from the driveway

Amenities: 3 completely separated and independent bedroom/bath suites
3.5 bathrooms
Outdoor shower (wonderful!)
Tropical gardens (three acres) with bannanas
papayas
coconuts
star fruit
lemons
limes
tangelos
loquat and other tropical fuits. Orchids
bamboo
giant monkeypod trees
sculptures
gardenias--simply amazing gardens
Lap pool and Jacuzzi hot tub
Tremendous privacy
Panoramic views of ocean
jungle gorge
and haleakela
Beautiful furnishings and woodwork
Full kitchen with granite counters
excellent appliances
Comfortable dining room and breakfast bar
Amazing high-ceiling living room with original art
house-wide Stereo
satellite TV
wireless internet
wireless music connection (via ITunes)
Extensive collection of movies (dvd and vhs) and music (CDs and iTunes)
Media PC in Bridge Bedroom

The mailing address for Ponohouse is in Haiku, but it's actually in Peahi, the home of Jaws, the world's most awesome surfing wave. The lookout for Jaws is less than a mile away.

Nearby is Ho'okipa, a very popular surfing and windsurfing spot, with a great overlook for the less adventurous. Excellent swimming and boogeyboarding at Baldwin Beach and Paia Bay. The quaint town of Paia has excellent restaurants and funky shopping though the shops have made a definate turn upscale as more people discover the delights of the north shore.