5 Acres in Kiʻilae Farms: South Kona Acreage Near Honaunau Bay and Kealakekua Bay

Kimi and I are proud to bring this 5-acre Kiʻilae Farms property to market in Captain Cook, one of the most beautiful and culturally rich areas on Hawaiʻi Island’s South Kona coast.

This is not just another vacant land listing. This is a private 5-acre flag lot in a gated community near Kiʻilae Bay, with space, privacy, and access to some of the most treasured ocean and cultural destinations in Hawaiʻi.

For buyers who have been looking for South Kona acreage, this property checks a lot of important boxes. It is fully fenced, has a county water meter installed, water to the northwest corner of the lot, and power available with no SSPP cost share. Those details matter. On Hawaiʻi Island, land is not just about the view. Water, power, access, surveys, building guidelines, and long-term usability are what separate a dream property from a complicated one.

Kiʻilae Farms sits near Honaunau Bay, also known as Two Step, one of the most recognized snorkeling areas on the island. Clear water, reef life, and easy ocean access make this part of South Kona special. Kealakekua Bay is also nearby, a protected Marine Life Conservation District known for its natural beauty, marine life, and deep historical significance.

Just down the road is Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park, one of Hawaiʻi Island’s most important cultural sites. The 1871 Trail, part of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, can be accessed from the lower part of the community and follows the dramatic lava coastline and ancient Hawaiian pathways. This is the kind of location where the land, ocean, and history all come together.

Everyday conveniences are also within reach. Kealakekua Ranch Center is just minutes away for groceries, hardware, and local dining. Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is approximately 50 minutes away, depending on traffic and route. That balance of privacy and access is one of the reasons South Kona acreage continues to appeal to buyers who want room to breathe without being completely disconnected.

The property itself offers a strong foundation for a future homesite. The listing includes a topographic survey completed by Wes Thomas on May 24, 2022. An Archaeological Preservation Study and Plan was performed for the subdivision, and no sites were identified on this lot. Design guidelines are available, and the building restrictions are relatively minimal, with a 1,750-square-foot minimum home size and a 30-foot maximum height.

For buyers considering land in Hawaiʻi, those are not small details. A beautiful parcel can become expensive quickly if water, power, access, surveys, or archaeological questions are unresolved. That is why Kimi and I always encourage buyers to look past the photos and understand what it will actually take to use the property.

Here are a few of the key highlights of this Kiʻilae Farms listing:

5-acre flag lot in a private gated community

Fully fenced

County water meter installed

Water available to the northwest corner of the lot

Power available with no SSPP cost share

Minimum home size of 1,750 square feet

Maximum building height of 30 feet

Topographic survey completed by Wes Thomas on May 24, 2022

Archaeological Preservation Study and Plan completed for the subdivision, with no sites identified on this lot

Design guidelines available for review

The lifestyle side of this property is easy to understand. South Kona has a slower, more grounded feel than many other parts of the island. You are close to ocean access, cultural sites, coffee country, small local businesses, and some of the most scenic coastline in Hawaiʻi. But the practical side is just as important. This property already has several of the major land-buying questions addressed, which gives buyers a better starting point as they evaluate whether it fits their plans.

If you are looking for acreage in Captain Cook, a future homesite in South Kona, or a private gated-community setting near Honaunau Bay and Kealakekua Bay, this Kiʻilae Farms property deserves a close look.

Kimi and I would be happy to walk you through the property details, design guidelines, survey information, water and power notes, and what buyers should understand before writing an offer on land in Hawaiʻi.