On Kauaʻi’s South Shore, a Renovated Oceanfront Estate Asks $9.5M

Price: $9,500,000

Location: 4890 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

On Kauaʻi’s south shore, a Lawai Road estate with approximately 300 linear feet of shoreline frontage has come to market. Known as Nanea, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath residence is located in Poʻipu within an enclave of 38 estate-style homes. The property occupies a stretch of coastline defined by panoramic ocean views.

The home’s name translates to ease or relaxation, and its recent two-year renovation appears to have been guided by that idea. The project preserved the feeling of a low-slung island home while elevating the materials, finishes, and day-to-day livability. The property is currently operated as a professionally managed licensed vacation rental, though its scale and configuration also support full-time use.

Patrick Kelley Worldwide Photography

The single-level floor plan is one of the home’s defining features. Living areas occupy the center of the residence, while the primary suite sits in its own wing and the remaining bedroom suites are positioned separately, all offering unobstructed ocean views.  

Patrick Kelley Worldwide Photography

The primary suite features a spa-inspired bathroom, soaking tub, custom walk-in closet, and private outdoor shower. Each ocean-view bedroom features direct access to a private lanai and the extensive shoreline. 

“Opportunities to secure a coastal estate of this caliber are increasingly rare, positioning Nanea as a premier offering in the current market. The residence has undergone an extensive and meticulous renovation, with every living space thoughtfully reimagined to enhance its seamless connection to the Pacific.”

– Susan L. Higgins, Compass

Patrick Kelley Worldwide Photography

At the center of the home, the kitchen combines Taj Mahal quartz countertops, rift-cut white oak cabinetry, a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and dual dishwashers. It opens into an ocean-facing living area with vaulted hemlock ceilings, custom built-ins, and large walls of glass that look toward the coastline.

Patrick Kelley Worldwide Photography

Interior design for the renovation was led by award-winning designer Terry Hunziker, whose work gives the home a more restrained point of view. Hand-applied plaster walls, white oak flooring and cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, and natural textures create a softer setting for the views, with the design emphasizing proportion and material quality.

Video by Chris Gamby

Air conditioning, single-level living, and the completed renovation give the property a move-in-ready position within Kauaʻi’s oceanfront market. Nanea is currently listed for $9.5 million by Susan L. Higgins of Compass.

Interested in finding out more? Please contact Susan L. Higgins at 808.346.7900 or susan.higgins@compass.com