Situated directly above historic Keauhou Bay and the Kona coastline in the Keauhou Resort area sits the gated luxury condominium complex of Hale Kehau. Known for its solid construction, impeccable amenities, lush grounds, and proximity to all that Keauhou Resort has to offer, Hale Kehau deserves a close look to those in the luxury condo market.
Lush manicured grounds surround the individual units within the gated community of Hale Kehau
Affordably Priced Luxury Living
The standard Hale Kehau unit consists of a single level, 2,263 square foot 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with no stairs for convenience and safety. Large lanai space doubles as outdoor living and dining with direct access to both the kitchen and living room. Complex amenities include a lap pool, spa, tennis court, gated entry, and clubhouse.
The two units currently for sale #205 (MLS# 254243) priced at $585,000, and #208 (MLS# 253547) priced at $595,000, both have granite counter tops in the kitchen, along with custom wood ceiling finishes. All Hale Kehau units also come with their own private golf cart for ease and comfort as you move from the parking lot, to the amenities, to your home.
Enjoy the blue Pacific ocean vista from the spacious and private lanai area
Luxury Condominium vs. Luxury Home Ownership
The main distinction between luxury condominium ownership and luxury home ownership within the Keauhou Resort area comes down to two factors: price and maintenance.
Currently, similar homes located within the two most popular and sought after luxury gated subdivisions of Keauhou Estates, and Bayview Estates, with comparable amenities, views, and square footage, are averaging just over $1 Million. Compared with the average cost of a Hale Kehau unit at $590,000, the cost savings becomes obvious.
Upon first glance the monthly maintenance fees in Hale Kehau can appear rather excessive, until one looks at a true cost breakdown of each item.
A homeowner’s monthly expenses for the upkeep of a pool, lush landscaping, home exterior (paint, rain gutters, foundation, etc.), Home Owners Association dues, water, sewer, and trash removal can easily match or beat that of the luxury condominium. As well, while the homeowner is away on vacation, or extended absence, all of those items must be tended to by either an outside company or neighbor. Whereas the luxury condominium owner has none of those similar headaches or worries.
Panoramic ocean views from the upgraded interior living space in Hale Kehau Unit #208
Prime Keauhou Resort Location
The Keauhou Resort area at the southern most end of Ali’i Drive in Kona is fast becoming the idyllic lifestyle location for those in “the know”. With the calm, blue waters of Keauhou Bay and Kahalu’u Bay just minutes away, ocean access and activities become a daily ritual.
The Keauhou Shopping Center houses everything from fine dining, a modern cineplex, grocery shopping, and even weekly ukulele lessons. The constant sunshine and tall coconut palms blowing in the trade wind breeze make the Keauhou resort area a perfect Hawaiian paradise.
Direct Keauhou Bay and blue ocean view from Hale Kehau Unit #208
The Hale Kehau Experience
If you are considering luxury home ownership within the Kona or Keauhou Resort area I would encourage you to take a look at the options afforded by the luxury gated condominium community of Hale Kehau. Often overlooked, but never duplicated, the Hale Kehau experience puts permanent, or second home, luxury Hawaiian living within anyone’s reach.
A hui hou!