16-1401 40th Ave Keaau, HI 96749

An incredibly rare find! Licensed, income-producing vacation rental, boasting a 11-year, 5-star track record and sold turnkey as a home or business. Hawaii county’s limited STVR licensing of this area ceased in 2019, so your license is one of the finite few benefiting from the year-round booking stream of this popular location.<br><br>Gently elevated, the home is nestled peacefully in a clearing, surrounded by lush rainforest and the soothing sounds of nature. Gated, and set-back from the street, with a private palm-lined driveway for ultimate privacy, this is a well-designed retreat that has been thoughtfully constructed with master craftsmanship throughout. <br><br>From the comfortable lanai, enter through french doors into a warm greeting of locally-harvested hardwood flooring underfoot, and brilliant natural light from the large windows in every room. The home’s open-concept design, cooled by the breezy trade-winds, welcomes easy gatherings for family and friends. <br><br>The kitchen features ample work space, ceramic tile floors, and lots of cabinet/pantry storage. The abundant warmth of the entire living space instantly feels like home.<br><br>At one end of the open hallway with it's large closets, a full bath opens adjacent to a large bedroom; at the other end is the sizable, sunlit primary suite with a bay window, an airy walk-in closet, ensuite full bath and slider door to the lanai.<br><br>The covered carport houses a convenient laundry room and ample space for additional parking on the expansive gravel driveway, and lots of surrounding green space to enjoy life in the warm Hawaii sun!<br>Features include:<br>*10k gal catchment tank, UV/sediment filters<br>*New solar hot water panels<br>*Secure under-house storage<br>*Fiber optic internet/TV<br>*Temperate microclimate <br>*Lava Zone 3, Flood X<br>*Dense native forest historically slows high winds<br>*Easy drive to Volcano, Hilo, Pahoa & Keaau<br>Leaseback of undeveloped land for a discount on sales price.