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Description
House of Light – A Botanical Sanctuary in Hilo Nestled in the lush foothills of Mauna Loa, this rare 3.7-acre estate offers a private world of beauty, peace, and possibility. Surrounded by panoramic nature views, botanical gardens, and a private forest with stream. The House of Light invites you to live in harmony with nature while generating income or hosting unforgettable retreats. This property offers two versatile living arrangements that can become three, with flexibility for multigenerational living, long-term rentals, or guest accommodations. A spacious 5BD/3BA, 2 story main home, plus two charming 2BD/1BA cottages, each with their own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and nearby paved parking. Explore through your personal tropical paradise, alive with many ferns, orchids, bamboo, citrus and exotic fruiting trees. Bordering protected watershed land with access to long nature walks and pure volcanic water. A place to truly connect—with the land and yourself. Host gatherings in the botanical gardens or in the main home with its spacious indoor/outdoor flow, and country-style kitchen. A charming bathhouse is tucked into a bamboo grotto, offering a soaking tub, jet shower, and tranquil massage/yoga space. Nearby, a glamping tent platform with power, water, and an outdoor kitchen. At 1,000 ft elevation, enjoy cool trade winds and refreshing temperatures year-round—just 10–20 minutes from Hilo’s university, hospital, shopping, and beaches. Highlights: • 3 Beautiful homes (5BD/3BA + Two 2BD/1BA) • Botanical gardens & private forest • Bathhouse + glamping tent w/ kitchen • Event hosting potential (permits may apply) • 2 Permitted Cesspool Systems • Public water, power & high-speed internet • Borders protected land with trails BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Sold 12/16/25 at $1,050,000 (List Price: $1,290,000)
Description
House of Light – A Botanical Sanctuary in Hilo Nestled in the lush foothills of Mauna Loa, this rare 3.7-acre estate offers a private world of beauty, peace, and possibility. Surrounded by panoramic nature views, botanical gardens, and a private forest with stream. The House of Light invites you to live in harmony with nature while generating income or hosting unforgettable retreats. This property offers two versatile living arrangements that can become three, with flexibility for multigenerational living, long-term rentals, or guest accommodations. A spacious 5BD/3BA, 2 story main home, plus two charming 2BD/1BA cottages, each with their own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and nearby paved parking. Explore through your personal tropical paradise, alive with many ferns, orchids, bamboo, citrus and exotic fruiting trees. Bordering protected watershed land with access to long nature walks and pure volcanic water. A place to truly connect—with the land and yourself. Host gatherings in the botanical gardens or in the main home with its spacious indoor/outdoor flow, and country-style kitchen. A charming bathhouse is tucked into a bamboo grotto, offering a soaking tub, jet shower, and tranquil massage/yoga space. Nearby, a glamping tent platform with power, water, and an outdoor kitchen. At 1,000 ft elevation, enjoy cool trade winds and refreshing temperatures year-round—just 10–20 minutes from Hilo’s university, hospital, shopping, and beaches. Highlights: • 3 Beautiful homes (5BD/3BA + Two 2BD/1BA) • Botanical gardens & private forest • Bathhouse + glamping tent w/ kitchen • Event hosting potential (permits may apply) • 2 Permitted Cesspool Systems • Public water, power & high-speed internet • Borders protected land with trails BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
You do not own the land, but have the right to use the land until an expiration year. At expiration the ownership typically reverts back to the land owner.
Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale may be subject to one or more contingencies.
We have handled many transactions for clients who purchase Hawaii real estate without visiting. By request, our network of agents can prepare thorough property videos to ensure you are familiar with every detail necessary. All documents can be signed remotely.
Buyer and Seller have reached an agreement and are under contract. The sale is expected to close / record soon.
We will be happy to work with you as a Buyer's agent. Call us to learn more: 808-943-9000. Note: A Seller's agent has a fiduciary responsibility towards the Seller. Working with a Buyer's agent objectives and goals are aligned, at no cost to you, the Buyer.
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