Where in Puna is the Best Subdivision for Off Grid Homesteading?

In this video, we visit 5 different subdivisions in Puna on Hawai'i Island (aka The Big Island) to explore their pros and cons and how they fit in with an Off-Grid Lifestyle.
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[@marcielynn4886]

22 years off the grid in Black Sands. Save so much $$$ that I now own 3 properties.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That's the way to do it.

[@anonsmith8463]

Your whole series is really a must-watch for anyone who wants to come here, plug into the local community, and thrive.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo, Just hoping to get people growing.

[@72marshflower15]

Save for that the people coming here are a bit out of context...

[@72marshflower15]

@@HomesteadinHawaii we like it out here cause it’s not flooded with mainlanders, thanks..

[@dustymoots6560]

Thanks Man, appreciate the information. We are here!! About to commit. this helped guide our decision.

[@atlasdivination]

I lived in Sea View, HPP, and Hawaiian Acres and wow you really know your stuff. I experienced nearly everything you said first hand! Even the more difficult aspects of this area are so nostalgic and contain so many fun stories. Mahalo, brother!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Puna will always been puna. Though its changing quick!

[@dv8media219]

The best KZbin channel. Thank You!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo

[@annchee1329]

Thanks for another awesome vid, your candid overview of each subdivision is much appreciated.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks, I have a few more to do I guess

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

Wonderful video. I have only been able to look at pictures of lots in Puna, but you brought them to life! Brilliant! So helpful. Thank you!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davewatson9335]

Thanks for the information! Very informative.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks for watching

[@josettereto4497]

So happy I found your channel. We used to have a lot in HPP but sold it and purchased in Fern Acres. We are happy with our decision. At this time we are renting the property while getting things together on the main land.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good luck with it all

[@frederickjohnh]

Most of the lots in Orchidland Estates are 3 acres, but in comparison to Hawaiian Acres lots most are narrower and deeper. Hawaiian Acres lots are 150' x 871' , while Orchidland Estate lotss are are 125' x 1045.44' .

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Those are great details. Thanks for adding.

[@piyao4666]

Thanks for the helpful info being shared. Doing some preliminary research now as we are looking forward to migrate into the big island in less than 6 years.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Just let me know if there is anything more I can do to help.

[@wahiawabound808]

Its actually more intense when you see it for yourself which on oahu yes i seen alot as for puna i heard the storys growing up even though oahu is far away all us hawaiians stay connected.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

My buddy who's hawaiian always would say PUNA was the armpit of Hawaii, where all the mokes live, but he's one high makamaka living in the hills above waikiki. I love it here.

[@wahiawabound808]

I'm actually moving to Vegas but when I get situated there I'll be looking to buy land in Hilo maui or kauai and slowly build on it as i fly back and fourth and after I retire this kanaka is coming back to hawaii to live out the rest of my life. our queen would be happy that her people return home there's nothing more she would want to see even though she is gone she still watching over us hawaiians.

[@jenthang]

Your videos are incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Thanks for watching

[@docgima]

Sean great information as usual. This is my second time watching this video, and I appreciate you taking the time bro. We’re moving out in June/July and trying to figure everything now.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Let me know if you have any questions!

[@docgima]

@@HomesteadinHawaii I appreciate the offer. We’re trying to get our plan of action together now, and stick with it after the first of the year. The two plans were leaning towards is renting, or buying land and living out of an RV/cargo trailer until we can build something. I’ll def hit you up if any questions arise, or if I can freelance your made camera skills.

[@harryshigeura3892]

Born and raised here and really enjoyed this vid, plus another couple vids ... very easy to listen to your commentary, good, easy to digest for locals ... you seem to be a very good addition to the local community ...

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo brother. Been here 20 years since just out of high school. I always try to give back

[@havedrill1]

My wife and I loved our stay in the Seaview area. The people were friendly and the ocean view and sunset was so beautiful.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It is really nice down there in Seaview. Just a little too much drama though to stay long term for me.

[@kailaenciso8155]

Thank you so much! this video was very helpful.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo for watching

[@cccsss9985]

Thanks! Great video! Aloha!

[@taylornorrisreiki]

Great video!! Super helpful. I am coming in June to look at properties! I am so excited. I am feeling most drawn to HPP and Orchid Land, but will see once I'm there, and I see them in person. Thanks for the info!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

No worries. Thanks for watching. FYI, Did you know there is a 14 day quarantine for all travelers? Don't want you to get stuck when you come in June. I for one am so glad I moved my family here. I get to actually raise my kids instead of being an absentee dad working all the time. I love it.

[@taylornorrisreiki]

@@HomesteadinHawaii Yes I am aware, and planned my trip to accommodate that. So glad you and your family are loving life!

[@mollymurphy1836]

This is on point! People thinking about moving to Puna need to watch this video first!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I wish I did

[@punaforager]

Yes the trade off is cheap land, but more property upkeep and infrastructure maintenance because of the temperature and rain. Farming is a massive challenge here, but doable depending on crop selection… And expensive! Either way you will pay, if you grow or buy. Getting machines to come out and move rock costs a lot which is required here for any serious fruit production.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That’s a good point. I should address that in a future video

[@roccokatastrophe]

Thanks for all your content. I’m trying to make the move from SoCal in 5-10 years. Your channel is so informative and helpful. Love that you always acknowledge the complicated nature of colonizing and respecting Hawai’i’s Sovereignty

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Hawai'i is beautiful. I respect the people that are from there and hope that one day past wrongs can be righted. Even though I call it home I still know that I am just a guest, trying to be as helpful as i can be. Good luck on your journey.

[@roccokatastrophe]

Homesteadin' Hawai'i thanks for your reply. I think it’s important for all of to know who the land actually belonged to before it was stolen. I have been mindful of that in Los Angeles too. Part of prepping for making a move to the BI is to learn as much as I can about Hawaiian history and culture so I can be super intentional about how I occupy space there. This video in particular is incredibly helpful on understanding different considerations and aspects that visitors can’t really see in a couple of weeks. Any plans to make a video about Mountain View or Volcano. Is there a reason that land is so cheap?

[@cyrusjulian187]

@@roccokatastrophe yes I’ve also been curious why areas in Mountain View and volcano are lower priced? Mahalo in advance

[@awfarms8525]

Wife and I moving out there soon, thanks for the great videos very informative. Like that trident hat..lol...mahalo.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo. My friends company made the hat. Carolina surf brand. Good luck on your move.

[@bunwow]

So much info to digest, you're killing it man keep it up 👍

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo. I'm having fun doing this. Only put off starting KZbin for 10 years now.

[@faidacher]

Thank you for sharing

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo for watching

[@MGPINY]

very helpful. Thank you!

[@wanderformiles]

Very cool! Vacationed in Puna last year and stayed in a storage container home. Best week of my life 😎 I was in the sea view area... Roberts farmers market is a must!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Seaview and uncle roberts are great spots! Mahalo for watching

[@F-N-C]

Great Video man. We are going to look at some land before we buy. Great info it helped a lot

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Alright! Good luck with what you find

[@GreenHorn1Acre]

I visited Pahoa area & bought a plot in Nanawale Estates. I did drive around and chose a street where the neighbor is nice & no “car farms” like you said. I’m looking forward to build my Hawaiian retreat 🤙🏼😁👍🏼

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Alright! Good luck out there. Nanawale is nice, I have a lot of good friends there.

[@jerigarcia7434]

Yes , I always ask Madam PELE , fpr her blessing

[@lakitsymmagickal3871]

Really informative video thank you! Just subscribed to your channel and it is really helping us out for our relocation. Thank you so very much.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo for watching

[@apoc1211]

Huge thanks

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo

[@sandramorey2529]

Mahalo Sean or Shawn. We bought a lot in 1996 in Puna Palisades and we had hoped to be off grid, but they put in electric overhead wires less than 2 years later. Many of the residents moved at that time. We had kids who were college bound & have never had the $$ to build and all of a sudden old age hit us, along with cancer, arthritis & all the "joys" elder hood brings. I really like that you advise people to learn about the history of Hawaii and why it was illegally taken as it was a recognized sovereign nation from 1847 when King Kalakaua made his trip around the world. He did that in order to get Hawaii recognized as a sovereign nation among the crown heads of Europe and Japan and he accomplished that. There are a lot of books & even some You Tubes about this. I recently read a book that covers Hawaii from Cook on. It is called "Lost Kingdom" & is written by Julia Flynn Siler. It reads like a novel, but the whole thing is there. I've studied Hawaiian history for 25 years & have read just about everything, but I actually came across some things I didn't know in that book. We've found that when we respect the culture and the people that they respond in kind. (not everyone, of course). Sean/Shawn, you have given very good advice.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Important history to know. Thanks for sharing your mana'o

[@minorityreporter9104]

Good video

[@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking]

Nice Video 😁 Aloha neighbor 🤙🏼

[@t.j.zionphoenixrising1723]

Thank you 😀

[@corrinacorn]

Great video!!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo!

[@danielbrown6380]

Great video man! I have been waiting a long time for videos like yours that get in depth about Puna. I wanted to ask you if there are any areas in Puna that have more soil than lava rock? Any deep soil pockets in Puna like farther up north?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo for watching. Most of lower puna is all rock. I'd say that any large subdivision is on rock, large properties outside of subdivision may have some soil. Best soil spots are held by large landowners like shipman or kamehameha schools that lease out for farming. Papaya farms rd has cinder soil, Many spots in Mountain view have some soil. North of Hilo and beyond is where the real soil is at.

[@jessicafuller9170]

Very informative!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo

[@mstark410]

Good vid. Appreciate the info you share about the aloha. We have some land and plan to relocate there sooner than later. Mahalo

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good luck to you on your future plans!

[@markld49]

Lived on 17th St (Lokelani Ave) and Paradise in HPP for 5 years...Lived Kapoho Tide Pools for 2 years...Your take is right on...Really enjoyed your vid...shoots brah!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo. I miss the tide pools. The only place I really wanted to live. Glad I didn't buy anything there though

[@markld49]

My Landlord lost 6 homes in Kapoho...no insurance...I’ enjoyed big tIme living there, cept the long drive to Hilo...thanks again...Mark

[@noeyalap7710]

I like your experience, maybe I can join you.😅

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You're welcome to move to Hawaii, I only wish I had property where people could join me

[@anasko1915]

Sean, great video, very informative and very much appreciated! I've watched it multiple times while doing research or when nostalgic Hawaii thoughts would come by. I lived for 4 years in Kona in early 2k and greatly miss the Aloha atmosphere as well as looking to move back soon to the Big Isle somewhere affordable. Question: Would you mind doing another video of neighborhoods with smaller land lots like Ainaloa, Fern Acres, Eden Roc, Hawaiian Shores/Beaches, etc?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Sure. I might do a video like that this next year. I’ve been getting a few requests to cover that area. I’ll warn you though, it’s nothing like kona

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Support this channel thru Patreon, @ www.patreon.com/homesteadinhawaii Every little bit helps. Mahalo

[@marjannoory939]

Thank you for great video, I wish you give us som information about building or if you could introduce some builder/ carpenter......"?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

See my comment on your other post.

[@marcielynn4886]

Mine.😋

[@emmax.machina547]

Jay says hi!

[@marcielynn4886]

In the old days someone would fire off a round followed by assorted retort.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Ah the good ole days 😉

[@anonsmith8463]

I think this is the best video I have ever seen for regular people without a huge wad of cash who are thinking to move to Hawaii. The candid information and perspective are priceless. The encouragement to understand the setting, history, and culture is imperative. I am on the Hamakua, and as it gentrifies, we are getting a lot of people who are attracted by the beauty, but whose attitude destroys the very heart of the real, intangible beauty of our island.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It has changed heaps since i first got here. It's weird, I try to be sensitive to being a malahini and always thought others were the same, but that's not the case. I guess it's my surf background growing up where localism was king and respect was earned.

[@TropicTrdr]

Thanks for the windshield tour. Seaview looks junk free but I don't need any Karens.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That place is full of them

[@mountain-roots]

Cool video

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo

[@roganritchie]

This was so informative brah. Looking to buy land in the next 6 months and learning off grid information from you is priceless. Hope to link up on island when I’m there. Also, Where did you get your hat?? Mahalo and aloha 🤙 shoots

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I loved that hat. It blew away a couple of weeks ago on the beach. My friend makes them. He runs a company called carolinasurfbrand.com. Hopefully he sends me a new one soon, I miss it. And thanks for checking out the channel.

[@craigmetcalfe1749]

Hey Shawn! When I am not binge watching your excellent channel, I have been nerding out on Ramen recipes and thought that you should check out Way of Ramen for this title How to Make Hawaiian Saimin (Recipe). You can thank me later ;-) Cheers!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I will check it out, I was just saying the other day how we need to make more ramen, its so good

[@sarahwierenga6069]

Hi! I just found your channel and I'm glad I did! Do you know anything about Nanawale or Hawaiian shores subdivision and how strict they are with building structures and off grid type living? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Your videos are awesome!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mahalo for watching. I see off grid type setups in both locations but I do know that nanawale has been trying to crack down more. Pretty sure you can get away with it at hawaiian beaches. Have you checked out black sand beach community?

[@sarahwierenga6069]

@@HomesteadinHawaii I have been looking at black sand beach and it looks so pretty. Do you think it would be a good place to go off grid and homestead? P.s. Thank you for the reply and the info! I really appreciate it!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@sarahwierenga6069 The Black Sands Beach Community would be THE place to go off grid and feel safe knowing the building officials won't come looking. The lots are small, the community is walkable (within the neighborhood) but don't be fooled, the Black Sands Beach Community is several miles from the actual beach.

[@nateschneider2361]

Hey brotha thanks for all the invites. There is a 1 acre square lot up for sale in Eden Roc I am looking at, for 15k. Elevation is 1750 though. Do you know can I grow the same things up there than a lot at 500 ft?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

once you get over 1000 its a whole new ballgame

[@teresagreen9074]

Thank you so much for this info. Is there a strong interenet/wifi service in HPP or is it just strong in Ainaloa? Thanks again :)

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It you are in upper hpp closer to the highway, good internet is possible, but down by the coast...forget about it

[@jamescole3152]

Best video I've seen so far on finding a property. But you could have given the risk for lava flow on each of the areas. You said Leilani was in the #1 zone.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

All of puna is either lava zone 1,2 or 3. We all at risk in some way

[@Flembgemb]

Really love all the content and hopefully will get a chance to start a homestead there in a few years. What are your thoughts on fern forrest area? We found a lot we like but its hard to find additional information online about the subdivision. How is fern Forrest in regards to building unpermitted? Maybe another video with a few more areas in the future?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

A lot of people are moving up to fern forest. A lot less traffic than Pahoa side but it's wetter up there. I was thinking of making a video like you propose but have since decided not to promote moving to Hawaii too much as it's starting to get hard to live out here.

[@Flembgemb]

@@HomesteadinHawaii Thank you and that makes sense. I appreciate the feedback :)

[@safehiking]

thank you so much for the video. My dad was born in Hawi. My sisiter and I want to retire on the big island in 2023.Your video was very helpful. We live on Oahu now. We already looked at property and stayed in an air bob in Mauna Loa estates which we really like but it is at least a 30 minute drive to any big store. We are coming back in april to look at property and stay in Pahoa. We are a little worried about the lava zone 2 which I guess all of pahoa is. Seems like it would be safer to stick higher up the mountain in volcanos away from the lava. Any information you could give us on the volcano area good or bad would be much appreciated. The whole Kohala district is a little pricey for us!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I'd try looking in hpp from 8th st down to the ocean. Good luck on your search

[@kvanly]

Very informative video! I visited these areas in 2004. I wonder are there still lots available?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I came in 2003 and lots were super cheap. Still plenty lots, just not as cheap.

[@colette7198]

Been enjoying your videos 🙂 my family is working towards moving to the big island soon but we are looking more at areas up north. I wonder how much you can help with other areas of the big island or maybe you know someone who might be a good resource?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

What do you need to know. It's beautiful north of hilo, cant really go wrong anywhere up there.

[@colette7198]

@@HomesteadinHawaii haha I wish I had more specific questions but we're not quite there in the planning. I wish there were more in depth videos like yours for other areas of the island. 😄 Maybe I'll reach out later on, you seem like a great resource 🙂 thanks for your videos

[@youtubername]

Nice video. I am a scuba instructor maybe will move to big island next year. Do you know any shore diving easy access in the big islan?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

There are loads of spots on our island. We used to have some great spots in puna before the last lava flow, but now Hilo is the place to go on the east side. Then all over the kona coast there are loads of awesome spots. Mahalo for watching.

[@3000gtwelder]

I wish you could have shown Fern Forest.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

One day, maybe. I am a little hesitant on making videos like that right now because it is not deemed pono by the local people to be encouraging folks to move out to Hawaii. So I am trying to move towards focusing on the how for any tropical environment.

[@3000gtwelder]

@@HomesteadinHawaii It's actually not that bad, I ended up buying there because I wanted 3 acers. Funny to see my old post haha!

[@SashaDeKasha]

I really like Leilani, but I must have chickens as I eat about 120 eggs every month. Wonderful video, thank you!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Leilani is nice but no chickens and you’re on top of a volcanic crater

[@SashaDeKasha]

@@HomesteadinHawaii I’m not too worried about the volcano because it could be a long time before it erupts there again. However, a dear friend of mine who lives in Waimea brought a good point - the crater has so much lava in it that it might crack somewhere sooner than people are expecting. I love Waimea too - it’s just gorgeous there - both the dry and the wet side.

[@adamr4115]

👍

[@arseckler]

Excellent videos as I put offers in on properties in Puna area, while we live in Haiku around of Maui & my boy friend grew up in Oaha & lived in all of these islands. We love Puna. The Aloha. Your channel is such a resource & love the community & love for land & the ppl. Can’t wait to start gardening. Do you have any luck w/ papaya, jack fruit, mango, avocados, egg fruit, lychee, lilikoi? I heard some it’s a no bc rain knocks off flowers. That can happen in haiku w/too much wind.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Everything you mentioned except mangoes do well on the east side. Welcome. Hope it treats you as well as Maui. Big island is very different.

[@arseckler]

@@HomesteadinHawaii thank you! Offer was accepted in fern forest. We are flying in this wknd to feel the vibe & mana in person. I’m Living off grid in Maui & love it but I know big island is its own experience. Been doing what we can to prepare for the differences, talking to our good friends that live there off grid in HPP. Enjoying your videos! I am thinking hiring your expertise would be very value for a beautiful food forest design for the 3 acres & home to honor the land, ecosystem, food including sharing w/ community. Hoping it’s right desk for us & close soon. Binging your videos for now . Lol thanks for great content!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@arseckler Aloha Amber, congrats on getting yourself a piece of land to call home. I hope it all works out for you guys. If you ver do need consulting services, Iʻd love to help. You can sign up through my website at www.homesteadinhawaii.com/services-products/

[@markwilliamson2795]

Even after the 2018 lava flow in the Leilani area taking nearly half of that land and heaven knows what gas and heat is seeping up into the area now land and home prices have gone way up...amazing the pressure now on everyone to have and find an affordable home and life even on top of a lava pool...I toured that area in 2018 that beautiful road to the beach with all the fruit trees we ate from all those homes on the shore line and in the water at tide pools...all gone...yet prices have doubled and tripled...20....30...40...thou for 1 acre land...don't know if they are selling...like you said and I have seen it too a young couple I talked to just before the lava showed up putting their and their families money and labor into a 1 acre lot there only to see the lava cover it over there just bought and paid for bulldozer entry and plot clearing...gone... or cut them off from the road to town or the beach ocean boat ramp...think they paid near 20 thou for their 1 acre....now the gamble there is up to 40 thou to try your luck....no thanks...

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Real estate market is nuts! I knew that would’ve happened in Leilani, people have short memories

[@rickyco1567]

Hi Sean, how about Mountain View district? Any suggestions about this area? Thanks.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I'm think of doing this area soon

[@villalondv]

Thank you so much for this video... so useful, so much to think about. I would love to buy now and build later, what would be a good spot with good internet signal? No drama, no strong hoa restrictions.? Thank you again!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Whats your budget and how much land do you want?

[@villalondv]

@@HomesteadinHawaii 20-25k or less...1/2 to 3 acres tops..

[@villalondv]

What do you think about Fern Forest or Fern acres & Eden Roc? Could you do a review video of those?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@villalondv I was thinking of heading up that way to do a video, but probably won't get to it for a few weeks. Plenty of lots in your range. You can get 2 lots side by side in Ainaloa and get a half acre for that price. Ainaloa has good infrastructure and internet. lots are small at 1/4 acre so as the subdivision fills in it's going to feel tight. But having a double lot helps there. Mmaybe some 3 acre lots in Hawaiian acres but most likely down a horrible road and no internet.This shutdown is going to hit Hawai'i hard. We are such a tourist based economy. Guarantee a lot of cheap property coming in the upcoming years.

[@ReactionVideoGallery]

Aloha, I am new to your channel. I visited Hawaii just before the pandemic and stayed at the Waikaloa Hilton. I had a rental so my wife and I explored the island down to Kailua-Kona, and another trip to Hilo stopping at rainbow falls, and other areas. I have also traveled to Indonesia which is absolute paradise and you get way more for your money, but you can't own property there if you are not a citizen...so I have been checking out properties in Hawaii Big Island on the more affordable east side and liked your video that gave me an 'on the ground' look of some areas close to where I am looking. It seems like properties have gone up in just a few years but i am predicting they will drop back down due to the pandemic and economic conditions so I have time to explore. I am looking in the puna Mountainview area and wondered what your opinion was on that area? Is the crime rate high? It is in a Lava zone 3. I want to have atleast .5 -3 acres to possible have a vacation/retirement home with land to grow food or produce to sell. Keep up the good work on your channel! Mahalo!

[@filamcraftideasproject5516]

Thank you for sharing this video! We bought land in Ainaloa what do you think about the place?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Its all street by street

[@HI_808]

I’m glad you talked about the Aloha. Ever since COVID seems like everyone is moving here and turning this island into Oahu or Maui

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It’s nuts these days and the malahini don’t get it

[@HI_808]

@@HomesteadinHawaii yup 💯 that’s why I love your show, cause you get it!! Great stuff!

[@jedi_mapperp4073]

I've been looking for a video about this area, these subdivisions, and with the kind of information you are providing for about 3 years. So...which subdivision (and which part if you can be this specific) is best for a family of four (two school aged boys)? Homeschooling is an option.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I'd say that if you're into the hippy ecstatic dance, raw food thing and dont need to be too close to things, 1hr to hilo, I'd choose seaview. If you plan on having a job off the homestead, looking to be more near town, I'd shoot for lower hpp, preferably a dead end street that you checked out first ahead of time. The kaloli side of hpp has an awesome 2 mile trail to a white sand beach. Makuu side has some nice tide pools to dip into. All of it has good fishing, walking or biking with kids. Both places will still require lots of driving regardless. But that's country life.

[@kirbymcd1]

I've got the same family situation. Any recommendations if we're OK with being closer to town or partially grid tied but want some space to grow food?

[@DrShawnHorn]

Thank you for the info. Is the "Hawaiian Parks Subdivision" now called Hawaiian Paradise Park?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Pretty sure it's the same. There is hawaiian paradise park, Hawaiian beaches and Hawaiian shores in puna

[@marcielynn4886]

When someone is ripping land ask them to do yours as they're now in your neighborhood and you need not pay for transport.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That’s how I did it

[@markcarballo8643]

Just purchased a lot there. Plans to build me a small place there

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Good luck!

[@markcarballo8643]

Are you going to do a video on how Hawaiian Shores is to live?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@markcarballo8643 I can show off Hwaiian shores, doesn't look much different than the other subdivisions though.

[@MariannaK94]

All good to know. Thank you for sharing. What is your opinion on safety and convince of accessibility situation at Volcano and Mountain View communities? Are both of these communities in a 3 zone? Thank you.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

The area just around volcano town is really nice, but 30 miles to any real city, a little amenities there in volcano. Mountain view is nice too. Its all street by street really

[@lllmarkislll]

Thank you for your video 🙏 What do you think about Hawaiian Beaches?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Closer to the beach the better

[@gardengainzz9191]

Hey there! Love your vids man. I love what you do and dream of one day owning land over there. Question,can you grow mangos over there with all that rain you get? Its it easier by the coast vs more inland like mtn view? I've heard that some mangos varieties don't like all the moisture .

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Best mangoes grow in kona. Some grow in Hilo side but they’re not that great

[@Native2Earth]

The best subdivisions for off grid are: HPP / Hawaiian Acres / Ainaloa / Tiki Gardens / Black Sand Beach

[@fireant1272]

Yes Hawaiian acres is great!

[@wahiawabound808]

Puna district is scary I live on oahu but have lots of family on big island but puna is haunted being back in the days when syndicates ran hawaii people who got murdered was brought to puna and their body's dumped all over in the puna district.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It's not that scary, you sound like my Hawaiian friend on Oahu who shares the same stories, looks like you get more murders over there than here these days though.

[@CherylFuller-om3es]

The community center in Hawaiian Acres burned down. No community center

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Yeah, that's a bummer

[@markwilliamson2795]

I'm a Calif native born and raised ...I was looking in Leilani Estates to buy land several months before the lava popped up I talked with the then manager and he wanted all sorts of things done to the land , Big concrete house foundation and concrete garage area , dig into the lava to set a concrete septic tank , He said he had a drone and would fly it over property to check up on it I reminded him he was in zone 1 and he said there has not been a lava flow there since 1963 or so....I did not buy....guess I was right..I said people should have trailers they could hook up to a truck and pull out of there or small shacks easier to part with not huge homes on concrete foundations..while there looking around met several nice people . One man had a very nice ornamental garden lot cross the street from his home running back into open land, One young couple had bought and had the land bulldozed while I was there in 2018 and their family members were helping them with that. An uncle he said was going to park his fishing boat there to use the nearby Ocean ramp access now no access..I'm hoping their land was not covered by lava they were close to the bottom part of the estates the other near the top ....he gave me some fishing tips and some bait..I have been to Maui also we camped out on both Islands in a tent ...Maui is much more fun with many sandy Ocean access areas but of course land price is in outer space somewhere.. If I can't find a nice safe affordable spot of land on the big Island I'll guess I'll go play at homeless beach bum on Maui .. I'm getting too old near 70 to fight off wild dogs and drug dealers , roosters and thieves from isolated land.... go mobile on Maui in my stealth Van and just keep moving around...would be nice to garden now and then for a feel of the land...I met nice local people also camping out on Maui at McKenna beach park back before the big homes were built cross the street from the Ocean ramp park..the cops gave us a warning to move before the home building started...we would just park there at night and leave in the morning...Nothing like hearing the tiny waves lap up on the shore and the Whales slapping their tails Ocean top in the middle of the night in a full moon light...put your head under water and hear the dolphins talking during the day... magical waters..I think I talked myself out of weed pulling...lol...Take care

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Leilani is crazy with all their regulations. Never made sense to me being in lava zone one but I guess it works out cause all the permitted homes get to be bought out from the lava flow by we the taxpayers who remain and the permitted house doesn’t.

[@markwilliamson2795]

@@HomesteadinHawaii awwww yes but the taxpayers get the land back !..lol..well lava...

[@jerigarcia7434]

aloha , braddah

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Aloha! Mahalo for watching.

[@extendedp1]

Great video, thanks man. I was wondering what you think of Mountain View? Another guy I started watching has a homestead up there. Also, what area do you live? Thanks!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Mountain view is a pretty sweet spot. Some lots have good soil and nice views. Rainier than down by the coast and lots of driving. Like all spots, it's best to check them out in person.

[@extendedp1]

@@HomesteadinHawaii thank you for the reply.

[@layoungdiddy]

Mahalo, Great vid bro You got a subscriber… I think this the only vid I seen breaking down the areas. Where would you say is a good area to live part time and air b& b the rest of the time? What area has the more tropical look and I love vids I see people built like tiny homes or loft style homes I’m not interested in nowhere near traditional style homes.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You’d be looking at Seaview, except the county pretty much outlawed new airbnb’s

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

You’d be looking at Seaview, except the county pretty much outlawed new Airbnb’s

[@Cjandlindseyland]

hi there im a new subscriber I was wondering what you thought about Hawaiian beaches were coming out in may "covid willing' and are scoping land there.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Closer to the coast the better.

[@Cjandlindseyland]

@@HomesteadinHawaii THANKS MAN

[@anonsmith8463]

6 to 7 minutes, Sean is flying... :D

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

It's not easy getting around Puna

[@i-spy-ty]

MAHALO BROTHER!

[@Onoloahilocoffee]

Great info, you keep the information flowing and very interesting. Question, what is your thought on Fern Acers. You did Hawaiian Acres but was looking for info on Hawaiian Acres. But great job Sir!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I'd say fern acres is an extension of hawaiian acres. Some lots may have more of an open view and it really depends on neighbors so if you are thing of moving there really check it out. For me it's too rainy, roads are less than decent and it's too far from the beach, but maybe that's for you.

[@briha3142]

Fern Acres is very nice! Good paved roads, thanks to the $200/lot Mandatory Road Maintenance Assessment, and weather is cooler than Pahoa! Lots are 2 acres, mostly, 100’W X 850’Deep! We own two 2-acre side-by-side lots (giving us 4 acres), and the roads go for like 7 miles into the subdivision, with not heavily-crowded homes built yet!

[@cyrusjulian187]

@@briha3142 how’s crime? Mahalo

[@grizzlo7300]

What are your thoughts on Fern Forrest?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

A lot of people are moving up that way, I might have to make a video

[@harryshigeura3892]

You really tell it like it is LOL ... drum circles and naked people LOL so much has changed since I was a kid ...

[@nataliachartier6986]

Hi, Your Chanel has been really helpful - so thank you. My question to you: I am looking to buy half to 1 acre in lower HPP. Can you suggest me to anyone who could help me to find land? My current agent is showing me land which is way over my budget . My budget is 50K . So grateful for your help . Aloha in my heart ❤️

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

The days of land for under $50k in lower hpp is mostly gone. I watch Zillow religiously and once in a while a deal pops up. But you can reach out to dayna, she specializes in finding off grid properties dayna.justlistedinhawaii.com/?fbclid=IwAR2rwxBu-3jqCM19BijMSYbvFkvY_04Ar_w2SpDNIksQ0fdC6K6joNL6_vs_aem_AR-tNuoAVpS5JWQSrzMpVb7FshkerB23HgnRLxoTSm6vMM46xIwKlQTzY1vPDN5qces

[@TheIan818]

I own an acre in HPP, plan to move out at the end of the year (quarantine permitting), and would like to grow fruits and vegetables. How do you personally prevent getting rat lung disease? Thanks!

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I don't eat local lettuce and only eat greens that I can cook. The raw stuff will kill you.

[@countrysidelivingwithtracee]

Homesteadin' Hawai'i Why is that?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@countrysidelivingwithtracee In most tropical countries with rat Lugworm Disease, it is too much of a risk to eat raw produce because of the possibility of a slug hiding in your produce. So it has been advised to cook your greens in these areas because that kills the pathogen. We eat tons of greens, they're just all cooked.

[@countrysidelivingwithtracee]

S. Johnson I understand now. So no salads.

[@cyrusjulian187]

@@countrysidelivingwithtracee or smoothie

[@robertt6327]

I just watch this video again and every time I watch it I learn something new. Some of the things that I'm going to be looking for and a property first of all I do not want to have gray skies everyday I love blue sky. At the same time I want to be at a higher elevation so that I could grow a lot of food like you do and get a lot of rain also. It will also be important for me to have good internet connection and I would like to have good phone connection. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

That’s a pretty wide range there. Upper hpp would probably be best

[@robertt6327]

@@HomesteadinHawaii Thank you Shawn, only one question, what is upper hpp?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@robertt6327 Hawaiian paradise park in keaau, nothing lower in number than 12th st

[@robertt6327]

@@HomesteadinHawaii Thank you sir

[@paulrabena57]

Aloha bruddah. Do you think there's less crime overall in Volcano town area?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Volcano town does feel pretty sleepy and I don't hear too much news coming out of that area. Like always though, scout out your neighbors. I like the subdivision near the golf course, which just closed :(. It is very walkable and right across from the NP. The area just behind the commercial part of Volcano town is nice too. There is a cool park with an indoor skatepark.

[@MariannaK94]

@@HomesteadinHawaii , thank you for info.

[@thisoldditty]

what's the Ham radio scene like do your neighbors get into radio to connect with each other?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I don't know much about Ham radio but there is a pretty active FB group, Hawaii Ham Radio. They're the ones to talk to I'm sure

[@thisoldditty]

@@HomesteadinHawaii thanks so much for your reply, I enjoy your channel and I didn't get the reality of the island chains theft by the U.S. Govt to begin with, I've been to Oahu with my wife we loved it thought about moving there as a last stop for career work before retiring. Rethinking that whole concept now, thanks for your channel. Peace.

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@thisoldditty I have to say though. Hawaii is a melting pot and that will never change. Overall, everyone is filled with aloha

[@CalistheNick01]

Thanks for the upload! Would you say it’s difficult to get wifi in all of these places? Or is that only the case for Hawaiian Acres?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Ever since COVID they've been laying down fiber optic, even in parts of Hawaiian acres.

[@CalistheNick01]

@@HomesteadinHawaii appreciate it!

[@d.j.trancelott3480]

Starlink is amazing. I live in Mt View and I love Starlink

[@headbangerministries]

What about South point? Any videos on that and home living?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

I was going to highlight more spots. It then realized I don’t want to promote people moving to Hawaii. Currently it’s pretty full

[@thornyturtleranch6152]

Shawn or sean: I just subscribed. Where are you originally from?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

LA, but I haven't lived there for like 20 years

[@jodiethuy4122]

It’s very informative video! What’s the price range for orchid area? Do you know? Or you know any good agent I could ask questions? Thank you! Is it off grid friendly? And what’s the HOA involved?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Orchidland is one of the most off grid friendly subdivisions. Not much of an association, but some roads are bad. It is between $20k-$50k depending on roads and lot size. Kathy fedak is a good realtor to speak to.

[@jodiethuy4122]

I visited the big island twice! I love it there! But some people warned me that I may get bored and felt “stuck” there! Do you think it’s a good idea to rent a place in someone’s backyard or an area and grow food, and have a feel of it before buying it?

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

@@jodiethuy4122 Of Course. You should definitely feel it out. I've seen too many people come out with a dream only to realize it wasn't what they thought it would be and returned home.

[@jodiethuy4122]

I want to go there to live a simple life! I’m trying to downsize my expenses and live more sustainable to prepare for off grid hopefully soon. What do you think about single women living off grid? I’m not single but most likely I am the one who live there when we buy a piece of land! My husband loves his job too much here in California Is it doable? And which area would be more suitable? Like not too rocky! I planned to grow most of the food I eat if not all! I’m planning to hire professional to set up solar if I can’t live without electricity! Is it expensive? I mean more expensive than the main land!

[@jodiethuy4122]

Sorry for having so many questions! Thank you for making the videos and answering questions! I really appreciate it!

[@jerigarcia7434]

i was wrong ,i thought HPP was in PUNa, learning

[@HomesteadinHawaii]

Hpp is in puna district. It's not in pahoa town but in kea'au town.