2878 Kauapea Road, Kilauea, Hawaii 96754

Square Footage:3,104

Bedrooms:3

Bathrooms:4 full

Lot Size:4+ acres

Ocean Bluff Villa at Secret Beach
Situated on the ocean bluff of exclusive Kauapea Road, the Villa at Secret Beach is a peaceful, private sanctuary: modern luxury woven into a uniquely Hawaiian landscape. The three bedroom, four bath, 3,104 square foot home is located on just over four acres, with unobstructed, panoramic views of the verdant north shore, including Kauai's signature Mount Makana ("Bali Hai") and the dazzling coastline.

An exquisitely manicured trail winds down to awe-inspiring Secret Beach, where silky white sand meets outcroppings of primordial lava rock and the turquoise sea.

Overview
The fusion of beauty with functionality begins with the handcrafted entry gate and continues throughout the entire estate experience. Sweeping ocean views greet you as you drive under the porte cochere. Inside, expansive glass sliding doors maximize ocean views, invite cooling breezes, and facilitate theindoor/outdoor living the Islands are known for.

Like the prow of a ship, the angled living room points to the horizon and the open seas. Open the custom pocket doors and the walls disappear: the outdoors becomes an extension of the interior living space. Cocoa-colored walls provide an elegant contrast to the soft blues of the pool, ocean, and skies beyond.

Sip a fresh papaya smoothie in the morning; dine alfresco on the deck under the stars: this is a home you'll find difficult to leave. Because from the moment you open your eyes, you are surrounded by beauty. From shell-pink sunrises to sunsets slashed with violet, the most difficult choice is which direction to look.

Take a refreshing dip in the salt water pool. Soak in theheated spa. Or wander down a private trail to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Every decision is the right one at the Villa at Secret Beach.

Distinctive Details
The owner and developer of the Villa at Secret Beach, the Michele Hughes Company, has a well-deserved reputation for blending contemporary elegance with the relaxed informality that is synonymous with the Island lifestyle.

At the Villa, afromosia wood and glass entry doors open to a warm mix of honey bamboo and terra cotta flooring. Woven wood window coverings provide utmost privacy and shade, and skylights offer an abundance of natural light and an indoor alternative forstargazing.

Other features include a fireplace, an indoor/outdoor, state-of-the-art HomeTech theater system, waterfall shower heads, Kubrix by Porta designer faucets, and brushed nickel EnergyStar-rated fans by MinkaAire.

Kitchen, Dining, and Media
A Subzero refrigerator, double convection oven, and a professional five burner gas cooktop help make entertaining effortless. The kitchen also features tile countertops, cabinets with slide-out shelves, and a drop-down desk area.

Off the kitchen is a media room with surround sound, and an oceanview alcove for casual or intimate dining. The main dining area comfortably allows seating for 8-10, and the alcove another 4.

Master Suite
Turn the hallway corner. Prepare yourself. The master suite layout mirrors the angled living room: wall-to-wall triple pocket doors frame the Makana Ridge and Bali Hai, the mostcoveted view on Kauai.

Adjoining the bedroom and the oversized walk-in closet, the master bath is open to the views-yet completely private. A large whirpool tub faces both the mountains and the ocean, the countertops are easy-to-maintain tile, and the walk-in shower features stone mosaic floors and elegant double "rain" showerheads. Outdoors, a "bamboo look" handcrafted copper shower is accessible from both the master suite and the pool area.

And at the entrance to the bedroom, a spacious alcove with built-in shelves and a window seat punee (Hawaiian daybed) is the perfect home office or study.

Guest Bedrooms
A hallway off the kitchen/dining room steps up a wing containing two bedrooms - both with ocean views - two full baths, a laundry room, and access to the double car garage.

Garage
The oversized garage has two banks of glass jalousie windows to keep it cool and ventilated. White plantation-style louver doors enclose a double closet with an array of shelves and storage.

Estate Landscaping
Fragrant Tahitian gardenia, Queen Emma Lily, plumeria, redginger, and a multitude of Hawaiian orchids: thanks to Kauai's abundant sunshine and gentle rainfall, the tropical gems studding the expansive landscape and manicured lawns always seem to be in bloom. A profusion of exotic palms, coconuts, and densely planted tropicals ensures maximum privacy.

About Kauai, HI
If there were a Heaven on Earth, its name would be Kauai.

Formed millions of years ago by a now dormant volcano, Hawaii's oldest, northernmost, and least populated of the major Islands sits amidst the vast, clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, only 20 minutes by air from Honolulu.

With lavish landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and a plethora of beaches, it's no wonder Hawaii's "Garden Island" has been called one of the world's most dramatic destinations. Hike along the 3,000-foot-high sea cliffs of the Kalalau Trail, kayak down the emerald green Wailua River, or explore any of Kauai's wondrous white sand beaches. Blessed with an idyllic year-round climate, Kauai is a recreation-lover's Eden: its sparkling azure waters are perfect for any ocean activity, from snorkeling to deep-sea fishing to sailing.

Sculpted bymountain ranges and ocean horizons, Kauai is also home to nine of the best - and most challenging - golf courses in the world. Kauai's five major resorts include nearby Princeville, with two stimulating 18-hole and 27-hole courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

About Kauai's North Shore
Kauai's dramatic North Shore boasts some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Rugged mountains, white-plumed waterfalls and verdant valleys give way to breathtaking beaches, alluring coastlines, and stunning sea cliffs.

The North Shore also features the upscale Princeville Resort, home of world-class amenities. Shop, dine, play a round of golf on the legendary Prince Course, or head to the quaint and charming town of Hanalei, dotted with colorful stores, galleries and restaurants. Famous for its spectacular beauty, Hanalei Bay is a long half-moon of sandy beach at the base of a cliff on one side and narrowing into a rocky point on the other.

A few miles further lies extraordinary Lumahai Beach, where Mitzi Gaynor "washed that manright out of her hair" in the movie "South Pacific." Continuing north over seven one-lane bridges, you'll pass the lovely Limahuli Gardens and the world-renowned "wet" and "dry" caves before the road ends at Ke'e Beach: the gateway to the magnificent Na Pali Coast. Inaccessible by car, this 17-mile stretch of coastline features deep green valleys, jagged cliffs, sea caves, waterfalls and stunning beaches.

About Kilauea, HI
Centrally located at the gateway to Kauai's northshore - nestled between the 203 acre Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and verdant Kalihiwai Valley -rural Kauapea is the best of both worlds: off the beaten path, yet close to luxury amenities.

With 365 days of aloha, Kilauea is Kauai's "best little town" - a favorite of locals and visitors alike. A thriving sugar plantation for over 100 years, the quaint village is just ashort bike ride away.

The former plantation's historic stone buildings house a bakery, fish market, health food store, salon, wine/deli/grocery, restaurants, and numerous boutiques. Grab a picnic lunch and head out to Kauai's top visitor destination, the picturesque Kilauea Lighthouse. The northernmost point in theHawaiian Islands, the Lighthouse offers a stellar vantage for viewing green sea turtles, spinner dolphins, Hawaiian humpback whales, and a myriad of seabirds.

You'll find some of Kauai's best locally grown produce at Kilauea's two weekly Farmer's Markets. Just-picked organic greens, kale and arugula. "Apple" bananas and "champagne" mangoes. Fresh creamy, goat cheese from nearby Kunana Dairy. And don't forget to pick up a bouquet of torch ginger and intoxicatingly fragrant tuberose.

Kilauea is a ten minute drive to Princeville's renowned golfcourses and St. Regis Resort, fifteen minutes to world famous Hanalei, and less than 25 miles from Lihue. From there, it's an easy commute to Honolulu, the outer islands, and the mainland U.S. Served by eight major airlines, Lihue offers direct flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix and Seattle.

About Secret Beach
Surfing. Shelling. Swimming with Dolphins. Life doesn't getany better than this. In Hawaii, we call it "no ka oi."  Located on the North Shore's most exclusive ocean bluff above secluded Secret Beach, ringed by magnificent mountain ranges and the sparkling blue Pacific, Kauapea Road is Kauai's "ultimate address."

Secret Beach - the mile of golden sand below - is one of theisland's most pristine and private beaches. Water so clear you can see forever. Sea caves and tide pools to explore. A waterfall cascading from a cleft in ancient black lava.Stroll the beach searching for the elusive "sunrise shell." Swim under skies streaked with rainbows.  Breathtaking sunsets. Dazzling stars. Moonlight glimmering on the ocean.

Kauapea ~ Where stress dissolves into bliss.