Within the private enclave of Kula Makai at Kukuiʻula, Maluhia Kai stands as one of the most artfully composed residences ever offered on this coastline — a 5,608-square-foot post-and-beam estate, completed in 2023, where every line of the architecture was drawn toward a single 180-degree view: the blue Pacific, the white plume of Spouting Horn, and the long, unbroken horizon beyond. Built by the acclaimed Brian Andrews Construction and conceived from the start as a family home, Maluhia Kai carries the rare distinction of having been loved into being — and it shows in every detail.
A Home Designed Around a View
The home is pivoted, intentionally, to align with the most direct southerly sightline on the lot — a quiet act of architectural discipline that pays off every single evening. From the rear lānai, the National Botanical Gardens unfold below with the assurance that no future rooflines will ever interrupt the view. Each February, humpback whales surface offshore. At night, the surf along the Poʻipū shoreline carries the home to sleep. This is a residence built not for a floor plan, but for a feeling.
Heirloom Craftsmanship, Hawaiian Modern Design
Inside, museum-grade solid Koa furnishings anchor the principal living spaces — a 54-slice solid Koa dining table and a hand-carved Koa dropleaf table, each commissioned from one of Hawaiʻi’s most celebrated Koa artisans and made exclusively for this home. American Walnut wide-plank floors and Ipe wood lānai decking carry warmth throughout, while vaulted, coffered ceilings and exposed beams in the great room draw the eye outward, toward the water, the moment you walk through the door.
The gourmet kitchen — outfitted with a 60″ Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a butler’s pantry, and a dedicated baking and food-preparation center — anchors the home’s daily rhythm, with an oversized center island built for the particular joy of grandchildren waiting on warm cookies straight from the oven.
Two Wings, One Family
Maluhia Kai is thoughtfully zoned into a primary wing and a separate ʻohana wing, each with its own entrance, so multigenerational living feels natural rather than negotiated. The ʻohana side comfortably sleeps ten to eleven — custom bunk rooms for the grandchildren, two additional suites, and an entertainment room with its own mini-fridge and smart TV built especially for the keiki. The primary suite is a private sanctuary of its own: a hand-hammered copper soaking tub, a lush garden shower, and a rear lānai where morning coffee arrives with whale sightings and the triumphant rhythm of Spouting Horn.
A Primary Suite Built for Renewal
The primary suite’s outdoor shower was designed with real intention — generously proportioned to accommodate a private massage table, with its own garden enclosure for single or double treatments. It is, by the current owners’ account, one of the most-used and best-loved spaces in the home: a place where the whole family has unwound, sometimes daily, in the company of birdsong and trade winds.
Grounds Made for Living Well
Outside, a custom-engineered pool and infinity-edge spa anchor terraced grounds framed by a grand circular drive and a golden Rainbow Shower Tree in full bloom each summer. A detached garage with workshop and EV conduit flanks one of Kukuiʻula’s only private pickleball courts — a singular amenity that has hosted some of this home’s most cherished family memories. An outdoor kitchen, complete with a Coyote pellet grill, a Le Griddle French grill, and Sub-Zero refrigeration, makes Poʻipū’s nearly perfect weather impossible to waste.
Engineered for Effortless Living
Beneath its plantation-style elegance, Maluhia Kai is quietly, comprehensively engineered: a 56-panel solar array with three Tesla battery packs delivers more power than the home typically uses; Lutron lighting and Sonos audio run throughout; Fleetwood hurricane-rated doors and dual-zoned A/C ensure comfort and resilience; and a hybrid hot water system pairs passive solar heating with an on-demand gas backup for limitless hot water. Even the home’s infrastructure was designed with intention — plumbing and ductwork installed beneath the elevated structure for easy access and longevity, rather than hidden away and forgotten.
A Legacy, Ready for Its Next Chapter
Maluhia Kai was formally blessed by a Kahuna nui before construction began — a gesture of stewardship its original owners have carried ever since, and one they hope to pass forward. This is a home built across years, not seasons: tested by grandchildren, refined by family gatherings, and offered now to a new family ready to write its next story on the same blessed ground.
Property Snapshot
Total Living Area: 5,608 sq. ft.
Air Conditioned: 3,554 sq. ft.
Covered Lānai: 1,812 sq. ft.
Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 4 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms
Land Area: 31,626 sq. ft.
Year Built: 2023
Neighborhood: Kula Makai at Kukuiʻula
Notable Features: Private pickleball court, custom pool & spa, 56-panel solar array with Tesla battery backup, museum-grade solid Koa furnishings by a renowned Hawaiian artisan
Offered At: $14,595,000