3 Move-In-Ready Rural and Off-Grid Retreats in Missouri and Hawaii

Set on 7.37 wooded acres in Salem, this recently updated, move-in-ready home balances everyday comfort with a distinctly self-sufficient rhythm. The furnished residence is paired with an impressive collection of flexible spaces: a 529 SF man cave/workshop and a 400 SF rec room, bringing the total build-out to roughly 3,000 SF. Outdoors, a screened patio, dedicated BBQ patio, and an outdoor fire pit extend living space into the trees.

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Along the water’s edge in Ocean View, this recently renovated, move-in ready two-story residence offers a rare opportunity in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Set on a one-acre corner lot—wider than typical Ocean View parcels—the property is arranged around a circular driveway and sits just one block up from Highway 11. Inside, updates include new paint, flooring, and lighting, plus a newly installed refrigerator and range. A flexible floor plan adds a bonus room with a private entrance off the covered lanai. Upstairs, the suite features an oversized bedroom, a private lanai, a cedar closet, and a custom tile bathroom. Practical upgrades run deep, with new catchment, electrical, roofs, and a 10,000-gallon covered catchment tank with pump and filters. A detached metal garage/shop with cement floors and high ceilings expands the possibilities, while established fruit trees and nearby dining, shopping, and gas round out daily life.

Set on 2 acres of old-growth Ohia forest at 3,000′ elevation in Ocean View, this off-grid treehouse retreat reads like a small work of habitable art—playful, modern, and grounded in eco-friendly living. Designed by a visionary architect and offered turnkey and fully furnished (right down to the linens), the experience unfolds across a series of inventive moments. A Star Lounge loft, accessed by a ship’s ladder and trapdoor, sits beneath a translucent roof for late-night skywatching. Down below, the Disco Den adds a swinging bed and disco ball for an unabashedly imaginative escape. Outside, a wraparound lanai frames ocean and horizon views and invites unhurried stargazing with the sound of nature close at hand. A 20′ shipping container with heavy-duty shelving, ladder racks, a dehumidifier, and two ladders completes the setup for creative, self-sufficient days.