Twisting along Maui’s rural northwest coastline, Kahekili Highway is truly a road less traveled, even on an island that attracts roughly 3 million visitors each year. The road carves into rugged cliffs and lush valleys, winding past waterfalls, hiking trails and panoramic views that sweep from the sea to summit of Haleakala. 

Stop at farm stands to buy fresh produce, flowers and some of Maui’s best banana bread, or gaze upon verdant pastures of grazing cattle. And if you follow the road just 15 minutes down past Wailuku, you’ll find a different slice of paradise: Hale Wainui.

Situated on 51 acres of pristine acreage, Hale Wainui is the epitome of luxury island living. Built with only the finest furnishings and craftsmanship, the

Island Sotheby’s International Realty has helped a late Lahainaluna High School teacher’s dream to support students come true.  

Tom Hansen, a longtime english teacher at Lahainaluna High School, recently passed away and instructed that the proceeds from his home and other financial accounts be used to start a nonprofit foundation — the Tom Hansen Scholarship Foundation. That trust will help support Lahainaluna high school students with demonstrated financial need as they pursue higher education and trade schools.

Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Rob Shelton was asked to oversee the sale of Hansen’s home, a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on Kaniau Road in Lahaina. The two-story building boasts ocean views and a 600-square foot ohana.

Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Courtney Brown R(S) has yet again facilitated the sale of a unit in one of West Maui’s newest and most luxurious communities — the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay.

Nestled in the heart of the Kapalua Resort, Brown represented the buyers of a $4.95 million unit — a three-bedroom residence directly fronting the azure Pacific Ocean. Situated on the ground floor, the new owners of the nearly 3,000-square-foot condominium will be able to stroll from their home to beautiful walking trails leading to the silky, white sands of the famed Kapalua Bay and through the Kapalua Resort.

This expansive unit boasts three and a half bathrooms, in addition to a den. One of the most desirable features is the spacious,

For yet another year in a row, Maui’s famous Ka’anapali Beach has made the list of the top 25 beaches across the globe.

Each year, TripAdvisor ranks beaches across the globe that its millions of users visit on their travels. The white sands and azure waters of Ka’anapali Beach stacked up at No. 14 on the planet, among other world-class vacation destinations like Cuba, Brazil, Greece, Australia, Cyprus and the Seychelles.

With 3 miles of white sand and water so clear it looks like glass, it’s no surprise that Ka’anapali Beach frequently ranks among the nation and world’s best beach. The resort located on the beach was the first of its kind planned in Hawai’i, which has since become a model for the rest of the globe.

Perhaps the most famous

Over the last month, Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents have closed millions of dollars in real estate transactions.

Adding to the list are two condominiums in one of the region’s most luxurious communities — the Montage Residences Kapalua Bay. Nestled in the heart of the Kapalua Resort, one of the units sold for $4.5 million, while another three-bedroom unit sold for $4.17 million.

“My clients had looked at units from Makena to Kapalua and found the view and privacy of this Montage unit the best for them,” said Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Gerrianne Sakamoto R(S), who represented the buyers who purchased the $4.5 million unit.

The Montage Residences Kapalua Bay offer an unparalleled vacation lifestyle, where

There's nothing quite like laying in the sun, enjoying the Maui trade winds with a great book while lounging by a breathtaking pool. The vast majority of people have to travel to enjoy that luxury, but we're lucky to live in paradise.

And for some Maui residents, they're blessed to have backyards worthy of staycations. We've made a list of our favorite swimming pools that take resort living to the next level, all of which could become your private getaway if you so choose. 

9 Bay Drive | Kapalua, Hawai’i

An opportunity like this truly comes around just once in a lifetime.

Nestled on Hawea Point, this expansive estate offered for $49 million is truly one of Maui’s most stunning oceanfront properties, with panoramic views of the

Now that 2018 is coming to an end, it's clear that it was a record year for the Island Sotheby's International Realty team. 

Right now, two of Island Sotheby’s International Realty’s current listings would break sales records in Hawai'i: a sprawling 10-acre oceanfront estate in Kapalua offered for $49 million and a condominium at Wailea Point offered for $25 million. But those are just two of several highly significant listings, ranging from luxurious condominiums to swaths of historic ranches. We put together a list of our most notable listings as we close out 2018:

9 Bay Drive | $49 million

This breathtaking estate could be the largest sale ever for a single-family home on Maui. Located on a sprawling 10-acre oceanfront property, this

The most winning doubles team of all time and an Olympics tennis coach descended on the Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch last week for the High Powered Doubles Camp, one of the most esteemed doubles tennis camps on Maui.

The four-day camp was supported by Island Sotheby’s International Realty’s own Mino McLean R(B), who also participated in the event. Attendees learned strategy and tactics from the former world #1 team, Bob and Mike Bryan, in addition to legendary doubles player/U.S. Davis Cup & Olympics coach Tom Gullikson and a cast of other top-notch doubles coaches.  

Mino McLean, R(B) / Tennis geek takes her photo opportunity with Bob & Mike Bryan

“It’s a tennis mecca for people who really love doubles,” said Cynthia Neiman, who helped

This is your chance to build your beachfront Maui dream home.

Nestled below the West Maui Mountains, this private, 2-acre lot is ready for you to immediately start building your own private oasis in the heart of Olowalu. With sweeping views of Lana’i and Kaho’olawe, this property is the epitome of beachfront living in West Maui.

“It’s everything someone would want in an oceanfront property — except the crowds,” said Jamie Woodburn R(S), one of the Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents representing the seller.

Woodburn is co-listing the property with Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Wendy Peterson R(S). The property has an approved farm plan, complete with a flourishing citrus orchard, mature mango trees, coconut

After more than 50 people lost their homes to fires that raged through West Maui last week, the Maui ohana is coming together to help them rebuild.

As Hurricane Lane barreled toward Hawaii late last week, the island braced for rain and floods.  Fortunately, the hurricane lost strength and far less rain was realized for most areas of Maui. Unexpectedly though, the wind fanned three fires which scorched roughly 2,330 acres from Launiupoko to Ka’anapali. According to fire officials, at least 21 structures and 30 vehicles were damaged. Six of those structures are located near Lahainaluna and the other 15 are are near Launiupoko.

In the short amount of time since the fires, the community has come together to help the families in need, who must now