44-4630 Wakaalulu Rd, Honokaa, HI 96727

“Enchanting” is the word that comes to mind when you step onto this 5-acre parcel nestled in the ohia forest of the tiny community of Paahau on the Hamakua Coast. The un-permitted cottage, built in 1914, includes a large kitchen/dining space, and living room offering tons of natural light and spectacular meadow and forest views. The large bedroom includes a quaint pot-belly stove for those cool evenings and early mornings, oversized walk-in closet with enough room to add an office, and enclosed lanai. The simple bathroom includes the basics, but you also have the private and very cool outside shower, super convenient after working in any of the garden areas, or tending your livestock or meadows. A seasonal pond is an added bonus. Located at a cool 2400’ elevation, the cottage sits at the front of the fenced and cross-fenced property, providing easy access from a paved, tree-lined county road. A nearby storage shed holds all your tools. Partially off-grid, the cottage has solar panels and a generator for power, county water, Internet connection, and land line and/or satellite for cell and computer connections. If privacy and serenity is on your list, this property definitely ticks those boxes. Although currently occupied by the seller, bring your creativity and TLC, and plan to install a new roof. The paniolo town of Honokaa is just a few miles down the highway and offers a grocery store, Ace Hardware, hospital, library, two gas stations, police and fire departments, and plenty of shopping and restaurants. Travel another 15 minutes to the popular town of Waimea with all the amenities you might want. Another 15 minutes takes you to the world-famous white sand beaches and hotels of the Kohala Coast. If you chose to travel south along the famous Hamakua Coast you discover historic Hilo providing all the amenities plus many cultural activities.