Hamakua Coast Ranch – Custom Log Mansion on Nearly 800 Acres With Waterfalls

Kupaianaha Ranch — nearly 800 acres on the Hamakua Coast only a short distance from Hilo town, with an estate residence and active agricultural activity. Comprising five parcels, three of which are forested and only accessible on ATV or horseback, there are possibilities for expansion of agriculture, for adding guest houses, or for creating a family compound. A caretaker housed in a cottage on site means you could feel comfortable the property would be managed in your absence if this were a second home — or simply give you an experienced hand when you move to your new primary residence on a ranch in Hawaiʻi.

The front gate of the Ranch is a short drive from Hilo town on the Big Islandʻs Hamakua Coast – and in the other direction you have the Honokaʻa Roping Clubʻs arena and a town of shops and restaurants. In an hour you can drive to Waimea, heart of Hawaiʻi Island ranch country.

Although the Ranch has easy access from a paved road off the main highway, the custom log mansion located at the site of a stunning, accessible waterfall, is reached by traversing almost a mile of ranch road from the front gate. Leave the world behind as you wind through lush tropical landscape with views of waterfalls and the blue Pacific Ocean until the residence comes into sight. Imagine the Dutton family home on the show Yellowstone but transplanted to Hawaiʻi! Larger than life size sculptures of horses and cowboys greet you on your way to the porte cochere for a grand arrival.

Aerial view of the ranch road leading to the residence – can you find the statue of a rodeo cowboy on a bucking horse next to the residence?

The entrance to the residence shows the massive scale of the logs imported from British Columbia for this home. The front door is typical of the attention to detail throughout the home, with the Paint and Appaloosa horses gracing the main gate repeated on the front door.

The luxury lodge style is resonant of the iconic cattle ranches for which the Big Island is known. The living room, den, dining room, kitchen and one guest bedroom are on the first floor, opening to a wraparound deck framing waterfall views. Three fireplaces warm the living room, den, dining room, and primary bedroom on cool evenings.

On the second floor are the primary bedroom, two more guest bedrooms, and an exercise or playroom. A winding staircase leads up to a third floor turret with stunning forever views. Most rooms have a view of the waterfall.

A path from the back of the residence leads down to the natural pool at the bottom of the waterfall.

A local rancher runs approximately 40 head through multiple paddocks in a cow-calf operation. A new owner could continue that arrangement or have their own agricultural operations.

Kupaianaha – the word or expression means “amazing” or “marvelous” but the individual words have the sense of glimmers of light rising off the land – I imagine a magical land beckoning its next steward.

Please go to MLS 708659. for more photos and details. We have some great video as well!

Call Renee Hill or Beth Thoma Robinson to schedule a showing, and experience a grand tour in person.