Kona and Big Island Real Estate
The historical land of O'oma lies in north Kona, on the balmy west coast of the Big Island. This largest of the Hawaiian islands is greater in size than all of the other islands put together. (There is a lot of Big Island real estate being added daily by Kileaua Volcano!)
Consequently the island offers tremendous variety in climates, from the sub-tropical forests of Hilo, to the palm-dotted beaches of Kohala, to the coffee and macadamia nut orchards of Kona to the barren lava fields near the active Kileaua Volcano (on the other side of the island and far from the Plantation), to the high-country of Waimea.
The Big Island is well suited to permanent residence, with a charm and local community identity that transcends the resort atmosphere that can also be found along the coast. Also, Big Island real estate is presently a great bargain.
The Kona district is diverse, with its share of tropical resorts and tourist activities. There is also industrial development to support employment on the island; of note is the technology hub centered around Keahole Point and Kona International Airport. This includes the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority and the 548-acre Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park. These internationally known facilities are visible from the Plantation.
Agricultural uses date back 200 years and O'oma even has a place in Hawaiian legend; King Kamehameha III likely owned much of this Big Island real estate long ago, and maintained residency in historic Kailua-Kona. Your slice of Hawaiian real estate at the Plantation is within minutes of these features, and offers views of cruise ships in historic Kailua harbor.
Also known internationally is the annual Ironman World Championship triathlon race, possibly the most famous triathlon in the world. It features three endurance events: a 2.4 mile swim across Kailua-Kona Bay, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26 7/32 mile marathon along the coast. In fact, some O’oma Plantation owners of Big Island real estate with a good telescope will be able to watch portions of the race down on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Exceeding the celebrity of the Ironman Triathlon championship is the reputation for Kona Coffee. A substantial amount of Big Island real estate is used for growing this famous bean. Kona Coffee is cultivated on the slopes of Mount Hualalai and Mauna Loa. The first coffee was brought to Kona in the nineteenth century, originally from Brazil.
Coffee requires a very specific combination of sun, soil, and water. It is successfully grown in only a limited number of locations around the world. The Kona weather creates favorable coffee-growing conditions, with bright sunny mornings, humid rainy afternoons, and mild nights.
O’oma Plantation homeowners can dedicate a portion of their own Big Island real estate to Kona coffee orchards, or macadamia nuts, or plumeria, with local farmers available to handle the management of the crops. Your house compound can be nestled in the midst of a lush orchard.