Coastal living can be a beautiful dream; putting your feet up with views of the ocean, laying under a palm tree that also happens to be your backyard, or sipping on your morning coffee while listening to the ocean waves are all a part of the glitz and glamour. However, it can be challenging when thinking about styling your home and pulling pieces from the surrounding ocean and island lifestyle. 

We're highlighting one of our oceanfront listings to share insight on creating a coastal-inspired home! Of course, you don't have to be sitting mere feet from the water....but we can dream, can't we?

This Makena oceanfront home is 1.5 acres of pure bliss! A Greg Bayless designed masterpiece, this home represents the epitome of oceanfront resort

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Island Sotheby's International Realty's Ryan MacLaughlin, R(B) and Alex Cortez, R(B) represented the buyers in the significant sale of 4585 Makena Road, Kihei Hawai'i.

Sold for $25,000,000, this 7 bedroom, 8.5 bathroom Makena Estate offers sophisticated, contemporary flair and over two acres of manicured tropical landscaping, making it both an ideal private retreat and a home for those who love to entertain. 

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This significant sale finalized in late May marks the highest on Maui in the last five years. Nothing surprising for our seasoned realtors as both Ryan and Alex also represented the sellers of the previous highest sale in the last five years, 4508 Makena Road, which sold for $24,600,000 in

Sitting atop Palauea Beach, the Makena 4-bedroom, the 5.5-bathroom property offers direct access to the white-sand shoreline.  

(Makena, Maui) – A recent transaction from Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents, Ryan MacLaughlin and Alex Cortez marked the largest sale on Maui in the last five years. 4508 Makena Road is one of the most exclusive offerings to ever come on the market. The property boasts brand new construction and serves as a quiet getaway on one of the most pristine beaches in Hawaii. 

“Since the moment we walked in, we knew this property was special. From its beachfront location on Palauea Bay to its unique hotel zoning to impeccable design and layout of the home, this home felt unique in its value proposition. Located in

Congratulations to Alex Cortez and Ryan MacLaughlin for helping their clients find their dream Maui home in one of the most revered beachfront properties, right alongside the Makena coastline. 

Sold for $12,000,000, 4680 Makena Road is located atop over an acre of the most valuable real estate in Maui, this beautiful beachfront property offers an unequaled balance of privacy, surrounded by a lush green jungle. A small walk away uncovers convenient access to some of Hawaii’s finest amenities and resorts. With every turn, you’re greeted by unobstructed, panoramic views of the Pacific, and neighboring islands like Molokini and Kaho’olawe. Designed by famed architect Hugh Farrington, the plantation-style, single-level main residence offers an open

There’s nothing like enjoying the warm summer sun and taking a dip in calm, clear water to cool off — right in the privacy of your own backyard.

Maui is full of pristine, white-sand beaches and tropical waterfalls, but there’s nothing that rivals the seclusion and tranquility of having a pool at your own home. And at dozens of estates on Maui, there are some of the most exquisitely designed pools, which appear to blend seamlessly into their luxurious surroundings. Here are a few of our favorites:

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Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of the tropical flora and fauna that surround this breathtaking home. The pool — and the expansive lanai that surrounds it — are truly the focal point of the property, which