5 Oceanfront Homes and Investment Properties Across Hawaii’s Coasts

Along the water’s edge on Farrington Highway in Waialua, this oceanfront single-family home pairs an easy single-level, open-concept layout with the simple luxury of living to the rhythm of the North Shore. Air conditioning, cool tile floors throughout, and a light-colored roof coating help keep interiors comfortable, while fresh exterior and interior paint (October 2024) gives the home a crisp feel. The upgraded kitchen features refinished solid wood cabinets and composite stone countertops (2023), plus newer appliances and a solar hot water heater to help save electricity. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are complemented by a large bonus room/enclosed porch—spacious enough for a home office, gym, or relaxed entertaining with ocean sound as the soundtrack. Outside, a large grassy yard, permitted retaining wall, garage, and firepit create a setting for sunrises, sunsets, and seasonal sand and surf.

Along the water’s edge at The Mahana in Lahaina, this direct oceanfront, corner ground-floor condominium pairs a rare setting with an extra sense of privacy. Surrounded by tropical gardens, the quiet corner location creates a peaceful, serene atmosphere, with no elevators to contend with. Just 30 feet from the sandy beach, a two-mile stretch to Black Rock invites days of snorkeling, swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, or simply settling in the sun. An extra-large lanai frames sweeping ocean and mountain views, with neighbor-island vistas to Lana’i and Moloka’i—an easy backdrop for sunset cocktails. Winter brings whale watching, while turtles, dolphins, and surfers animate the shoreline year-round. A beachfront boardwalk connects to beach activities, numerous restaurants, and Whalers Village Shopping Center, extending the daily rhythm beyond your door. Hotel-zoned and in a high-performing short-term rental program with on-site Aqua Aston management.

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Along Hawaiʻi Island’s Kona coastline and moments from Kealakekua Bay, this modernized retreat is defined by flexibility and a rare short-term vacation rental license, supported by an established income history and Airbnb Superhost status. Two separate structures create three living spaces that adapt easily to full-time life or hosting. The main home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, complemented by a ground-level suite with its own private entrance. Just beyond, a detached one-bedroom cottage adds another layer of independence—ideal for guests, extended stays, or dedicated use. Outside, a lush private garden brings old Hawaiʻi charm to the foreground, with orchids, palms, and fruit trees shaping a serene daily backdrop. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready, the property also provides parking for six or more vehicles, setting the stage for effortless island living.

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Along the Kona Coast in Kailua-Kona, this two-story residence is designed to keep the Pacific front and center, with panoramic ocean and sunset views shaping daily life. An open living area flows to a spacious lanai through large pocket doors, creating an easy indoor/outdoor rhythm for dinners, conversation, and quiet mornings alike. High ceilings and generous windows reinforce the sense of light and horizon, while a luxury kitchen with upscale finishes anchors the main level for entertaining. Downstairs, a dedicated guest space includes a two-bedroom suite, with each room offering its own entrance—an arrangement that supports extended family, visitors, or rental flexibility. The lower level opens to an infinity pool and surrounding gardens, where tropical landscaping and mature avocado, orange, and lemon trees add privacy and fresh fruit. Even a simple coffee can come with dolphin watching.

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With Lahaina as your backdrop, this exceptional property is designed as two houses in one, balancing generous everyday living with flexible rental-income potential. The main house, built in 2006, offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a main-floor bedroom and laundry area, plus four bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs. An open-concept layout links a grand living room to an elegant kitchen finished with new cabinets, granite and quartz countertops, and upgraded flooring. Upstairs, the large primary suite enjoys ocean views and a newly renovated bathroom—an inviting retreat at the end of the day. Complementing the main residence, the ohana adds three bedrooms and one bath, along with an outdoor living space anchored by a large lanai for easy indoor-outdoor rhythms.

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