SOLD!
Main House on 3 Acres, Unit A of a 2-unit condominium.
Well-separated established Ohana on 2 acres is not included and not for sale. The
Main House can be expanded to any size. AG Structures can be built, but not additional separate living spaces. Call broker for options.
Main House:
2 Bed, 3 Bath 1,930 Sq Ft Interior,
1204 Sq Ft Covered Lana
on 3 Private Acres, Ag Zoning, Ocean View, Organic Garden, County Water
Ohana:
1 Bed 1 Bath 850 sq ft, on 2 separate acres.
To be retained by the seller after CPR.
Bamboo House Kit Manufactured in Vietnam by Bamboo Living Homes.
Rare & Magical on Maui: A Bamboo Palace with ocean views, organic gardens – private, cool & quiet.
Off the beaten path, this luxurious 2 Bed/3Bath Bamboo Sanctuary at 3,200 ft elevation in remote, eucalyptus-scented Olinda, made “Green Building” history as the first fully-permitted, Structural Bamboo construction on Maui.
This extraordinary Balinese-inspired home (or retreat center) was built in stages from 2004 to 2007 from 3 matching, pre-fabricated kits, each handcrafted like fine furniture in Vietnam by Hawaii’s Bamboo Living Homes, a pioneer in structural bamboo design for Western, code-compliant construction.
Upcountry Maui’s clear, crisp air flows through this open stretch of land that runs a quarter-mile, bordered by a 200 ft deep conservation-zoned ravine and Piiholo Rd.
You first notice the expansive design of the home with its dramatic roofline, vaulted ceilings, and graceful arches, all surrounded by extra-wide covered lanais. The ceiling of the spacious 30 ft diameter, yurt-like, 12-sided Grand Room soars 15 feet up to a skylight at the center.
The 2 intimate, 16 ft diameter, 8-sided bedrooms connect via large, enclosed breezeways, each is a special use area, perfect for entertaining.
The layout has a place for an additional third matching bedroom kit that can be easily ordered and shipped from Vietnam. The exterior siding is split bamboo coated with Cetol for low maintenance.
The same honey tones of the outside are brought inside by the use of cork flooring, exposed bamboo structural framing, and woven bamboo ceiling and wall coverings.
The kitchen has monkeypod countertops, koa cabinets, and high-end appliances. A cast iron wood stove warms the house on chilly nights. The house is surrounded by 1200 sq.ft. of covered lanai.
A 633 sq. ft. enclosed workshop could easily be converted into another bedroom. A comfortable six-person hot tub sits over the ravine, affording a dramatic view of the ocean; it is perfect for a soak while watching the night skies. Plenty of storage is provided by a 1063 sq. ft. graveled space under the house (7’ clearance).
The three bathrooms offer you the choice of an oversized shower stall, a cast-iron claw-foot tub, or a spectacular, hand-hammered copper claw-foot tub from Bali. There are separate spaces for a comfortable office, massage or workout room, walk-in closets, and built-in shelves.
A devoted organic gardener has made raised-bed boxes to make it easy for you to grow organic veggies.
This house is a unique achievement of beautiful design, green materials, and fine craftsmanship.
We have preregistered our 5-acre, two-unit parcel as a Hawaii State Condominium, and our Developer’s Public Report registration is currently pending. Estimated completion of the public registration is 2 to 5 months.
Until the registration is complete, we cannot enter into any form of binding contract or accept any deposit or other payment. We can, however, enter into a non-binding agreement with an estimated purchase price that can be canceled by either party at any time.
Once the condominium registration is complete, this wonderful bamboo home on three acres will be the primary unit, and, as such, there is no limit to the square footage of this house. The layout does have a convenient site to add a third matching bamboo bedroom kit that can be easily ordered and shipped from Vietnam.
The secondary unit on two acres is restricted to 1000 sq ft and will be retained as our primary home for us to downsize into.
Because this is AG land, both units may have additional freestanding, non-residential AG structures built to be used as barns, greenhouses, or storage. If these structures are under 1000 sq ft, they may even be exempt from local permits and building codes. So there is a lot of flexibility to what can be done here if you need additional space.
Upper Olinda has clear, crisp air, scented with eucalyptus. 5 acres stretch 1/4 mile between a conservation-zoned ravine and road. This luxurious bamboo sanctuary is a testament to green building. You’ll feel the expansive design of the home with its dramatic roof line and graceful arches framing the extra wide decks. Made up of three round buildings connected via large enclosed breezeways, each of which is its own special-use area, perfect for entertaining. The exterior siding is split bamboo coated with Cetol for low maintenance. The 2 bed, 3 bath home is built like fine furniture: sturdy and beautiful. The main entry opens to a 30’ octagonal great room with skylight and vaulted ceilings. The same honey tones are brought inside with cork flooring, bamboo framing, and woven bamboo wall coverings. The kitchen is graced by monkeypod countertops, koa cabinets, and high-end appliances. A cast iron wood stove warms on chilly nights. The house is surrounded by a 1200 sq.ft. covered lanai. A 633 sq.ft. partially enclosed workshop could easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Hot tub fits 6 on a smaller deck & sits over the ravine with a dramatic view to the ocean; perfect for a soak while watching night skies. Lots of storage with a 1063 sq.ft. graveled space under the house (7’ clearance). The bathrooms offer you the choice of an oversized shower stall, a cast-iron claw-foot tub, or a copper claw-foot tub from Bali. Separate spaces for a comfortable office, massage or workout room, walk-in closets, and built-in shelves. A devoted organic gardener has made raised-bed boxes to grow organic veggies. 
This house is a unique achievement of beautiful design, green materials, and fine craftsmanship. Fully Permitted, Built to Code 2 Bedroom 3 Bath 2126 Sq Ft Interior 1204 Sq Ft of Covered Lanai 633 Sq Ft Covered Partially Enclosed Workshop (Easily Converted to 3rd Bedroom), 208 Sq Ft Partially Covered Outdoor Deck w/ shower 120 Sq Ft Hot Tub Deck w/ 6 Person Hot-tub 1063 Sq Ft Accessible Storage area beneath the house with 7 ft clearance. Large Organic Garden Space with Raised Beds Cork and Hardwood Floors * Vaulted Ceilings * Windows All Around Cast Iron Wood Stove *Open Kitchen, Monkypod Counters with Koa Cabinets Skylight in Main Room * Claw Foot Tubs, One Cast Iron, One Copper, Walk in Shower * County Water Meter There’s not a person who’s entered this space who hasn’t commented on how warm and inviting it is. 
The house was prefabricated in Vietnam using code-certified structural bamboo by Bamboo Living Homes. It’s a custom installation of three of their hand-crafted buildings — built like fine furniture, extraordinarily sturdy: http://www.bambooliving.com/models-sands-signature-ohana-988sf.html And two 16 ft diameter Ohanas http://www.bambooliving.com/models-sands-signature-ohana-569sf.html with custom built connecting breezeways and additional living areas enclosed. The property is about 3.5 miles up Piiholo Road, above Makawao in Olinda. The elevation is around 3200 ft., and the weather here is extraordinarily beautiful. Not as much rain as Haiku, and it is wetter than Kula and Pukalani. 80% of the time ot sunny and in the 70’s, 10% it’s partly cloudy with a gentle mist (Ulalena Rain), and only 10% of the time is actually rainy. Evenings are cool but never lower than around 53 degrees. “EXOTIC. ORGANIC. LUXURIOUS Dramatic rooflines capture the spirit of the Pacific Rim. Each home in this collection is an object d’art – crafted, carved, and sculpted by artisans with exceptional attention to detail. Breathe in the organic atmosphere and intelligent use of light and space that creates your beautiful, personal sanctuary.” 
Single wall exterior panels with natural split bamboo siding, coated with Marine Grade Cetol, very low maintenance. Interior wall panels and ceiling covered with woven bamboo with exposed bamboo rafters. Its all wrapped by 1204 sq ft of covered lanais offering outdoor living space with a great ocean view. The Grand Room has vaulted ceilings, a skylight and is 30 ft across. Its a large 706 sq ft open living space, dining area and kitchen with high-end appliances, Monkypod counters w/ Koa cabinets, a 10’ x 9’ office, a 10’ x 6’ walk-in closet and a 10’ x 6’ bath with large walk-in shower. The bedrooms are 16 ft in diameter, around 200 sq ft, also with vaulted ceilings, each with it’s own 6 ft x 9 ft full bath. One bath has a cast iron claw foot tub, the other a very special copper tub from Bali and designer fixtures. One bedroom has a very large 6 ft x 18 ft walk-in closet and storage area, the other bedroom a 6 ft x 9 ft walk-in closet. All the rooms have an ocean view looking north down to Hookipa. The bedrooms are connected to the Grand Room with expansive, enclosed but windowed breezeways that function as additional rooms themselves, one is 25ft x 12ft, the other 22 ft x 10 ft. The 328 sq ft additional exterior deck space offers outdoor seating, an outdoor shower and a 6 person hot tub, also with an ocean view. There’s also a lower deck, 633 Sq Ft covered, partially enclosed workshop that would easily be converted to 3rd bedroom. The house is built on deep pilings, pier blocks and tall posts that provide an additional 530 Sq Ft of easily accessible, graveled storage area beneath the house, mostly with 7 ft clearance. There’s a Washer/Dryer downstairs, and a tool bench and workspace. The 5-acre property has a natural separation point, the upper portion, where The Bamboo House is sited, is approx 3 acres. The lower 2- acre portion is well separated from the upper and is where the Ohana is situated. We cleared it of eucalyptus trees so it’s largely open. It’s gently sloping, ringed with eucalyptus trees, bordered by Piiholo Rd and a 100 ft deep gulch. The bamboo house nestles right up to the gulch and the exterior decks extend out over the gulch for great ocean views down towards Ho’okipa, it has a wide-open feel. Call Sam Small at (973) 271 0788 to discuss and set up a viewing. Buyer’s brokers welcome and protected.
