Planning a trip to Maui?  Don't take the Hana Highway!Almost everyone who comes to Maui as a visitor used to be encouraged to take the "road to Hana" for a once in a lifetime experience. It's famous for the 52 or so single lane bridges, stunning vistas, tropical jungle and white knuckle hair-pin curves.  But that was then and this is now...First of all, you may have to pass through the National Guard checkpoint at Twin Falls, where they'll ask you what your business is.  Are you driving to Hana?  Is it absolutely necessary?  If you're driving a Mustang or Jeep, it's probably not that important that you proceed.If you decide to continue on your journey, be prepared to encounter lots of opposition, and not many smiling faces like in the old days.You might find this guy near the start of t... 07/04/2020

Take a quick drive up Awalau Road in Haiku MauiIt won't take long to drive the mile or so from the famous Hanzawa's Store to the end of the road.  It's a charming little country road with tall trees and tropical plants lining the road.Today we were helping a friend with his little cattle ranch (17 acres) so I decided to film some of the drive to help show you what Awalau Road looks like.  This is really the country - with small and large farms, some beautiful country estates, and some simple homes too.For anyone looking for a peaceful lifestyle where you can really sprawl out and do your own thing, this part of Maui is the right fit.  It's very laid back, with a mix of people who love their privacy, love to be with nature, and maybe own some horses or other livestock.  You can usually f... 06/30/2020

Tropical flowers in the jungle - at 810 Upper Ulumalu Rd, Haiku Maui We saw some lovely tropical flowers today on the monthly Realtor Caravan tour.  This one property in Maui Ranch Estates was just loaded with hundreds of pots of plants and flowers.  Here's just a sample of the colorful blossoms and foliage that we encountered.Tropical anthurium flower in Haiku MauiAnthuriums come in all shades of red, pink, and white, and here's a lovely specimen.  See some more examples from today on my Instagram page.Orchids growing naturally outdoors in Haiku MauiEveryone loves orchids, and here on Maui you can put them out in the garden and kind of ignore them, and they'll do fine, and bloom when they are ready.  They love the humid climate and the filtered light.I'm not sure if this one is an orch... 03/12/2020

2020 aerial video of oceanfront lot - 460 Ho'olawa Rd, Haiku Maui Yes I have new fresh footage of this beautiful cliff-edge vacant lot on Maui's north shore.  I've put it all together in a 1-minute movie that showcases the lot and the surrounding neighborhood and geography.  The setting is quite spectacular and it doesn't compare to really being there!  To stand at the edge of this lot and look at the views up and down the coast, with the trade winds on your face, well it's breathtaking!2.3 acres in Ho'olawa Point Subdivision - asking $1,295,000460 Ho'olawa - Click HERE for the MLS full info with pictures, pricing, etc.Please enjoy this short video of some stunning oceanfront Haiku Maui scenery and a beautiful lot for sale.Search for more vacant land in Haiku Maui HERE.Search for homes ... 02/25/2020

Colorful tropical ti leaves in the Maui sunshineWhat can I say, it's Monday and sometimes a little lightness is required.  These are ti plants, and the leaves are called ti leaves, but not the kind you make a drink from.  The leaves have many uses here in Hawaii and almost every yard will have some growing.  They say it's good luck to plant one at every corner of your house.  You can't really have too many because they are useful for cooking, serving food, decorating, making lei and other crafts, and more.  With a wide variety of colors and sizes, it's fun to collect many different types in your garden.  Rugged and easy to grow, they can take a lot of abuse and still be healthy.Learn more about TI PLANTSGrow your own ti leaves in Haiku Maui after you find a home to buy. Thanks for readi... 02/24/2020

Getting creative with driftwood and junk in Haiku Maui. What do you get when you take some driftwood, corks, and heavy guage wire?  A fun fish to hang on the wall!  A neighbor had a driftwood party and invited a bunch of us over to get creative.  She went to a lot of bother to gather piles of driftwood, and soak it and dry it to get rid of any creepy crawlies.  We were inspired with all the woods, scraps of wires, rocks, shells, and other fun things to put together.  Glue guns, power tools, drills and what not were all available, with experienced helpers to show us how to use them.  It was a fun party, and great way to get neighbors together on a weekend.  Of course food and adult beverages were also in good supply, and the chatter was lively.  Everyone had so much fun being creative an... 02/20/2020

Tis the season for shell ginger flowers on MauiThese lovely plants like to show off their beautiful blooms at this time of year, in the Hawaiian Islands.  Shell ginger, like others in the ginger family, do well in a warm tropical garden, so you know they love to thrive in Haiku.  No irrigation needed if you plant them in a suitable spot.It's a tallish plant and these were at eye level, making it easy to admire them.I snapped this pic while touring some Maui homes for sale last week.  This flower was seen at Maluaina Place, a quiet street in Peahi, a part of Haiku.  See some other new north shore Maui listings and learn more by clicking this link.Read more about Maui on my MauiHunter Blog here. Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  L... 12/26/2019

Waipio Bay - Huelo Maui homes for saleHuelo, in Haiku Maui, has some smaller neighborhoods that are oceanfront.  Along Maui's north shore you'll find some great communities with large parcels and homesteads, small farms, and organic farms.  Huelo, Waipio, Honokala, Hoolawa, Honopou - these are some of the neighborhoods. Door of Faith Road leads down to a diverse community, with some oceanfront estates with beautiful homes and views.  Right now there's a good selection of homes with acreage for sale.  Door of Faith Rd - 3 listings, including 1 that's oceafront (see pictures of the view), and 1 down Huelo Rd.  Honokala has 5 great residential listings.  There's oceanfront vacant lots for sale at the end of Hoolawa and Honopou Roads.336 Door of Faith Rd - listed for $5,995,000 by Elite Pac... 12/08/2019

Speechless Sunday- you talkin' to me? You'll find this guy in Haiku Maui, at 1949 W. Kuiaha Road, which is a beautiful country estate on 38 acres, just waiting for the right buyer, so this guy will have a friend.  Find homes for sale in Haiku Maui 96708Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 11/17/2019

Speechless Sunday - wild Maui pigs getting close to the trapThey didn't enter the trap, but let's just say the freezer is full of pork right now!  Thankful for all the bounty that comes our way. Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 10/20/2019

 Aerial shot of Huelo and Waipio Bay on Maui's north shoreHuelo, Waipio, Honokala - Haiku Maui from the airIt's a big wide shot of this beautiful coastal scenery along Maui's north shore.  You won't see this from the Road to Hana, but with a drone flying camera it's possible. This is the coastline on the top of the eastern flank between Paia and Keanae, showing the typical terrain of seaside cliffs punctuated with mountain streams in steep gorges.  The land drops away quickly offshore as well, making for deep ocean currents just a short way out.We love it here because it's just a more natural way to live, surrounded by all the greenery, ocean breezes, soft rainfall, with ocean views and forever blue skies. The climate, the food, the friendly people, I could go on and on.You might have a... 10/09/2019

You have to see these dragon fruits on Maui - a new crop FIND A HOME FOR SALE IN HAIKU MAUI - SEARCH THE MAUI MLSI put together a short little video at at the Peahi Dragon Fruit Farm, a new start up in Haiku Maui.  These fruits are so exotic looking and also very tasty and easy to grow if you know what to do.  My friend let me take the videos and gave me some stems to start my own plants!  I'm really excited to see how they do.Have you ever tried these fruits?  Just cut them open... it peels really easily, then slice it and WOW - so delicious!  I recommend eating lots of dragon fruit, sliced or in recipes like smoothies.  Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Broker... 10/03/2019

Pickled mango - a summertime treat in HawaiiWhen mangos start hanging heavy off the mango trees in Hawaii, thoughts turn to making pickled mango.  You can only eat so many fresh ones (and that's a lot of mangos), and what can you do with all the rest?These were made in Haiku Maui and sold by the side of the road.  Just another great reason to live on Maui.How do you make this summertime treat?Cooking Hawaiian Style will tell you how to make pickled mango.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers26 Baldwin Ave, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 08/26/2019

My dream pool with water slide and waterfall, in Haiku MauiA Dream Pool - I've always thought it would be great to have a swimming pool, but never been able to make it happen.  If I could, I would have a nice pool like this, with a fun water slide and waterfall too.A Dream Estate - This Maui property is for sale, with a house, a detached cottage, a fantastic pool area, chess court, and pickle ball court - all on a couple of acres with lots of privacy in the countryside of Haiku Maui.2425 Lilikoi Rd is listed by the Maui Real Estate Team, and I can help you as your buyer's agent, to learn more, explore all your options and get this luxury estate into the shopping cart and out the door! MLS#383136 is listed for $2,380,000See more homes for sale in HAIKU MAUIThanks for reading my Maui blog... 07/22/2019

Don't you love it when your clients really appreciate all the work you do to get their house sold?  This investment property was a real challenge and it seemed like there was always something going wrong, even before we got a contract.  Tenants, County Inspectors, neighbors, weather, plumbing, etc, but suffice it to say everyone was relieved when it was over.Selling a home on Maui doesn't have to be difficult, and there are no hurdles that are insurmountable.  Let me help you get to SOLD, and make it look easy. Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 03/28/2019

Phantom 4 ready for take off to film 460 Hoolawa Rd, MauiThe weather has been pretty nice in Haiku Maui lately so we were able to get the Phantom 4 up in the air for some new aerial footage and snap shots to showcase my oceanfront listing at 460 Hoolawa Rd.  You really need to see this from the air to appreciate the outrageous cliff top setting and the dramatic location.  This little flying camera does a great job!Watch a short video of 460 Hoolawa Rd.This 2.3 acre parcel is oceanfront at the end of a country road, within a 5 lot subdivision.  It's an off-grid community where everyone gets it, and they know how to live sustainably by using solar power and catchment or well water.  Life is a little simpler here, making for an easy-going lifestyle in tune with nature and the seasons.What ... 03/23/2019

Papayas are a favorite tropical fruit around the world.We are blessed with a bounty of papayas this season, despite the wet winter.  It seems the rich soil from the previous veggie garden has made a big difference.  So I put together a short 1 minute video to show what the trees look like and how to pick the fruits, since many people have no idea where papayas come from.It takes about a year to year and a half from planting to picking.  To really be on top of things you'd be starting more seeds every year or two to replace the old trees as they get too tall and awkward to pick... a fruit picker pole can only reach so far.  I try to remember this fact but of course when you have buckets of papayas it's easy to forget!So now we enjoy the fresh fruit every day with our breakfast, and have ... 02/27/2019

Foto Friday - Backyard pineapples in Haiku Maui Pineapples growing in Haiku Maui - Find a home for sale in Haiku MauiDo you like to garden?  While pineapples used to be a big crop here in the islands, you won't find such large areas growing them anymore.  But most people will grow a few in their yard by simply planting the cut top from a table fruit.  They don't need much care.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0635 02/22/2019

Dining in Haiku Maui - Yes these are very short videos, just a minute.  There are only 10 places to eat after all, but they're all good ones. See for yourself when you watch this iMovie trailer...The Haiku food truck scene has been growing and I look forward to others arriving as more people move to this community.Check out the food truck video...And for the full story of where to find these north shore restaurants, click on over to my mauihunter.com blog.  Click here. Find a home in Haiku Maui ~ Search vacant land for sale in Haiku MauiAnd contact me when you're ready to get serious.Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail ... 01/31/2019

The new year is off to a good start.  It's great to come home from a vacation on the cold and wintry mainland and go "shopping" for food in the garden.  With a freezer full of our own Maui grass-fed beef and a few things from the garden we've been eating quite well. eggplant beans pineapple hot peppers eggs herbs Living in Hawaii doesn't have to be expensive if you enjoy a simple country lifestyle.Let me help you find a home where you can grow your own food and live more sustainably. Search homes for sale in Haiku Maui - Search for land for sale in Haiku Maui   Thanks for reading my Maui blog...Buying or selling real estate on Maui?  That's what I do.  Let me help YOU.Georgie Hunter R(S) e-Pro, Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers127 Hana Hwy. #G, Paia HI 96779E-mail or call/text: 808 283-0... 01/10/2019