Hualalai Resort
This coastal land once known as a fishing village, transformed into the coastal community of the Kona-Kohala Coast, has set the new standard in luxury living.
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Kohanaiki
Kohanaiki is a 450 acre private club community on the Kona coast, with luxury homes, lots, and custom home real estate for sale.
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Hokulia
Designed for active, health-conscious adventurers and avid golfers, Hokuli‘a is the Kona Coast’s most spacious and private luxury residential community.
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Mauna Kea Resort
Developed by Laurance S. Rockefeller as the first resort hotel on the island, this is the standard bearer of ho‘okipa (hospitality) on the Island of Hawai‘i.
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Mauna Lani Resort
Located in the spiritual center, or “piko” of Hawaii’s five great mountains, Mauna Lani is 2 oceanfront acres nestled along the stunning Kohala Coast.
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Waikoloa Resort
Waikoloa Beach Resort offers two luxury resort hotels alongside two dramatic golf courses and direct access to shopping, dining, and island adventures.
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Meet Your Big Island Expert
Akemi Rubenstein
From Coffee Farms to Condos: Your Big Island Real Estate Expert
Navigating diverse real estate transactions has been my forte, encompassing serene vacant lots and ocean-view condominiums to thriving short-term vacation rentals, single-family homes, affordable new construction homes, and high-value investments like top-rated B&B in Kona. Not to mention, I've also facilitated a unique deal, such as leasehold coffee farm transaction.
My focus is on prioritizing your needs, ensuring a personalized experience that aligns with your aspirations. Whether it’s finding your primary or secondary home or making lucrative investments on the Big Island, I’m dedicated to delivering results.
My clients: Over 85% are repeat or referral clients, both on the Seller and Buyer sides.
My superpower? A vast network developed over 2 decades on the Big Island, not solely through real estate and activity desk operations, but also through involvement in schools, activities and raising 3 sons here. It feels like knowing everyone on the island.
Choosing work with me means gaining support from a network of professionals, not just hiring an agent.
Hospitality is at the core of my approach, a quality many escrow officers deem essential in a good realtor. My clients appreciate my empathy, patience, and unwavering commitment to turning their dreams into reality.
My Guiding Strengths:
Developer: Tailoring a unique roadmap to your goals.
Empathy: Listening with understanding and valuing your perspective.
Achiever: Relentlessly pursuing your success, seamlessly.
Let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Contact me today, and let's transform your vision into your perfect Big Island reality.

FOR BUYERS
We're here to help you find the home of your dreams. With a team of experts guiding you every step of the way, our extensive knowledge and experience will ensure you have the best home buying experience possible.

FOR SELLERS
We take the stress out of selling your home by providing a seamless experience from start to finish. Our team will put you in the best position to market your home and sell it for the highest possible price.
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