Sweet Spot's Tiki and Treetop House, one of two places on this 1 1/2 acre estate, is an breezy airy abode that is adorned with distinctive hand crafted touches and artwork. Large deck built into the treetop behind the house is epic and the property has fiber-optic allowing for remote work. Located in a quiet neighborhood with walks that will take you to a ocean cliffside park and world famous Kehena Black Sand (clothing optional) beach. Dolphins frequent the bay. In the winter months expect to see whales offshore.
Eco-Astro Tourism destination. The Milky Way is fully visible to the naked eye. Lay on your back and watch satellites and shooting stars zip by. During the larger phases of the moon you will not need a flash light to walk around outside.
Tikis and Treetops is two-room studio made up of a main room, a kitchen/dining area and big lanai/porch, which in Hawaii is the outdoor room and all together gives the place an indoor/outdoor feel that is tropical style living. The showers are outdoor but private and guest rave about them. One is under the sky and solar heated, one is under the branches of a tree surrounded by tropical plants.
Special care was taken to select, mill and install wood trim that is just gorgeous to look at with mango, koa, cedar, and redwood that creates art with wood. I have collected wooden masks, statuary, and artworks from Africa, Polynesia, Asia and the Middle East. The stuff you write home about. There is also a solar heated homemade hot tub that is a cozy fit for two out and under the stars.
The property dips, curves and drops, and flows in a most unusual topography. This is a very out-of-the-norm place that is called the Sweet Spot because people who visited said, "This is a sweet spot." So, not I, but those who have been here, named the place.
You have to see it to believe and it was my love of the land and 16 years to put the lots together to form this one of a kind geologically puzzle, to create a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. Fruit, nut trees, and exotic flowers adorn the grounds. Having lived in this neighborhood for 30 years I can say without doubt, there is nothing else like this place in the area.
You will be in a 100% off-the-grid solar-driven house! Something also to write home about. The property is populated with over two dozen food-bearing trees. Coconut, limes, breadfruit, sugar cane, avocado, coffee, cacao, cherry, grapefruit, star more.
The neighborhood is charming with a walk to stunning coastline and a black sand beach in Kehena Bay that is frequented by dolphins and whales in the wintertime.
Check out Uncle Robert's Night Market and live music open air, music event. Saturday Farmer's Market is a must next to the same location. Sunday Funday on the Seaview lawn with a huge drumming circle and fantastic view of the ocean. The coastal road is one of the most beautiful drives on the entire island winding along through tree tunnels and overhanging vines that grace your drive. Warm ponds are but 20 minutes away and 25 minutes away is the town of Pahoa which is as colorful as a tropical flower. A variety of restaurants from Lugiun's Mexican, Paulo's Italian, Kaleo's Fusion, Ning's Thai, Mighty Sushi, Black Rock American Cafe, and full-blown bakery called the Tin Shack.
This is what Hawaii looked like 50 to 75 years ago. Come and really unwind, slow down, chill out and hang loose in one of the coolest scenes in all the islands. There is no place like Lower Puna.
If you are looking for a 'tourist' destination this isn't it. If you are looking for what its like to live in Hawaii, close to nature, inspired by the surroundings, breathing in some of the cleanest air in the world, getting in touch with slowing down and taking in the beauty of old Hawaii, then this is the right place. Its a vacation you will never forget. It will always have a Sweet Spot in your memories