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Map pinKeaau · Hawaii
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Historic Estate - Guest Cottage

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This Historic Estate is nested in the privacy of almost ten acres of lush botanical gardens in a convenient urban location. Nestled in the jungle, the estate offers a serene and magical ambiance, rich with island history. The 2bd/2ba pool house was built 130 years ago for occasional visitors. It is totally preserved in its originality, the floors, the trims, the moldings on the high ceilings, the sash windows on weights, everything still authentic original. Three aspects make this property unique: Location, ambiance and history. There are no similar places on the Island to compare it to. Location: Keaau, on the east of the Big Island, meaning the area of water springs. We are conveniently urban, yet secluded within our privacy. We are on safe county water and dependable grid electricity and WiFi. We are always on paved roads and only a minute away from the next supermarket and restaurants in Keaau shopping center. We are 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Hilo and central to all visitor sites, most of them less than an hour away. Ambiance: We are surrounded by about ten acres of luscious botanical gardens, meadows, orchards, and jungle, preserving its unique plantation ambiance. In the midst of our botanical exuberance and wildlife you connect with the charm of a past simpler life, as it used to be a century ago on the Island. A rare opportunity to experience country living as its best. Glamping enthusiasts can be one with nature without the hassle of generators, catchment water, and miles and miles of distance to the next grocery store. History: The land, originally owned by King William Charles Lunalilo (1835-1874), was purchased by the Shipman family. In 1902 the first manager of the Ola sugar plantation planted the banyan tree near the cottage. It is now considered the biggest on the Island. The Main House, nineteenth century Queen Anne architecture, has been used in many photography sessions for movies, recordings, magazines, books and commercials. A 1950’s photo is shown in the book “The Hawaiians”. Films recorded on the property include: Four Frightened People (Claudette Colbert)-Diamond Head (Charlton Heston)-The Hawaiians (Charlton Heston - Geraldine Chaplin)-Hawaii Five O-Hawaiian Eye-Big Hawaii (Cliff Potts)-Danger In Paradise (Cliff Potts & Ina Bolin). Big parties were held with life bands in the round room and dancing on the lanai. After the plantation closed and sold the residence in the early 1980’s, it fell in disrepair until the present owners acquired it and worked for several years to restore it to its original beauty. But the history dates back beyond the plantation era to ancient Hawaiian legends and fairytales. The most known is of the mythical Princess La'ieikawaii, hiding in the place known as Paliuli. The Mango forest on the south-west corner of the property still holds the remains of an ancient hei'au. The Hawaiian movie Choreographer Henry Pa, recounts in an interview: "When I was involved in the movie, "Bird of Paradise," my grandmother Grace Kealiiaua Pa told me to go to the island of Hawaiʻi, to Olaʻa, at Keʻeau. I was to sit beneath a certain tree, which was the birthplace of my grandfather and his former home. There I was to gaze out at the water and look for two stones, one of which was Hiʻiaka-ika-poli-o-Pele, and the other was Lohiau. I was to meditate on the task before me. By doing this, I would receive the strength and inspiration that I needed to choreograph the dance scene for this movie." Guests have use of the swimming pool (salt water) and free access to all of the grounds, which are safe to explore and to walk on. Interaction is up to the guests. Some like to keep to themselves and their privacy is respected. If they are in need of advise and suggestions, I am glad to provide it. We are in an urban location, yet there are no neighbors. To be in an oasis of peace and quiet in the middle of modern day conveniences, is one of our unique and special advantages. We do not have convenient public transport. Guests need to rent a car. Parking is by the main house. Not suited: The property is not suited for toddlers and small children. The nearness of the pool and the old brick walkway to the cottage which is uneven and slippery when wet, are of danger. It is also not ideal for people who are sensitive to the night noises (tree frogs, roosters, screeching owls etc). Since it sits in the middle of a rainforest with no fencing around, wildlife is roaming it freely. It is also not ideal for people and children who are afraid of the dark and other aspects of open country.

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