Jamie Friedman’s Blog

Another Happy Buyer! After 3 fabulous years of searching, we finally found the perfect match at a fabulous price! Congratulations to the new homeowners of the Honoiki House in Princeville. Soon to be a fabulous vacation rental, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home of approx 2,572 sq ft living space on just over 10,000 sq ft of land has amazing, astounding Kauai mountain views! Walking distance to the beach and Hanalei Bay Resort.  Home was offered at $875,000 and closed at $690,000.

Best Breakfast

Eggberts, Coconut Marketplace, 4-484 Kuhio Hwy #L, Kapaa (808) 822-3787

Kalapaki Beach Hut, Kalapaki Bay, 3474 Rice St., Lihue (808) 246-6330

Best Lunch

Olympic Café, All American Fare ~ Something for Everyone, 4-1354 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa (808) 822-5825

Monicos Ta Queria , Mexican Food, Kinipopo Shopping Center, 4-356 Kuhio Hwy #D, Kapaa (808) 822-4300

Duke’s Barefoot Bar, Great Pupus! Burgers, fish tacos, nachos, & more 3610 Rice St, Lihue (808) 246-9599

Best Dinner

Kintaros, Sushi and Teppanyaki, 4-370 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa (808) 822-3341 *Busy but worth the wait!

Duke’s Restaurant,  Steak, Seafood , and great Salad Bar, Kalapaki Bay, 3610 Rice St, Lihue (808) 246-9599

Café Portofino, Authentic Italian Food , live harpist! Kalapaki Bay, 3610 Rice St, Lihue (808)245-4991

Best Spa (manicures, pedicures, facials, hair, and massages)

Alexander Day Spa, Marriott Hotel, Kalapaki Bay, 3610 Rice St, Lihue (808) 246-4918

Aveda Spa, Waipouli Beach Resort, 4-820 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa (808) 823-1488

Best Movie Theatre

Kukui Grove Cinema, 4368 Kukui Grove St, Lihue (808) 245-5055

Best Beaches

Lydgate ~ calm waters with rock barrier, kiddie pool, playground and lifeguards! Between Kapaa & Lihue

Kalapaki Bay ~ calm waters, great for swimming, long walking beach, Rice St, Lihue

Kealia Kai ~ rough waters, beautiful waves and long walking beach, North Side of Kapaa

Best Real Estate Agent

Me, of course! Jamie Friedman, Accredited Buyers Representative, Realtor Associate, Fine Homes Interntaional Specialist, Prudential All Star Realty

These are my personal favorites!  I would love to hear what you discover during your stay!  Enjoy! 

Aloha,

I realize this is a real estate blog, but sometimes, there is a story so great it must be told…

I imagine there are very few, if any, folks who have not seen or heard of Susan Boyle. If you have somehow missed the video or just have disregarded every email, radio show, and telecast recommending you view it, don’t delay any longer! click here.

Susan Boyle has surprised the world, inspired all who watch her, and reminded us that preconceived notions are just that, preconceived… She reminded me that we should all keep ourselves in check for you never know where talent exists or who someone really is until you give him or her a chance to show you.

Steve Rosenbaum of The Huffington Post said it best when he said “…some how Susan Boyle connected with a wide variety of people in a deep and powerful way.” Read the article by clicking here.

Want to keep up-to-date on Susan and her story… see her on Oprah soon or visit her fan site, already receiving almost a million hits per day http://susan-boyle.com/

Susan’s story is inspiring and a reminder to get out there, live your dream, or as my friend’s like to say “Go big or go home”.

I hope that you are as inspired and amazed as I am.

Mahalo, Jamie

Imagine the best of both worlds ~ the seclusion of Kauai’s sunny west side and superb easy access to our top tourist destinations.

This is your dream come true! Beachfront property ~ a rare find indeed.

The three bedroom, two bath, Ocean Front Villa is located on the beautiful West side of Kauai with more sunshine than you can imagine!

Large Open Floor Plan, with living area upstairs to maximize ocean views ~ see the waves and sand from the living room, kitchen, dining area, & master bedroom.

Downstairs has two bedrooms, additional living room & laundry area.

Just step out your door to enjoy the surf, swim, and frolic in the ocean!

Revel in the summer sunsets from the lanai or outdoor patio and jacuzzi area.

Roam in the lush garden on the large lawn with your own private gazebo ~ the perfect favorite location for family gatherings, luaus, reunions and more!

This oceanfront villa is located between the villages of Kekaha and Waimea.

Kauai’s west side offers 17 miles of beautiful white sand beaches ~ magnificent sunsets ~ views of Nihau from Puu Hinahina Lookout ~ view of Napili from Kalalau Lookout ~ Waimea Canyon ~ Waimea Town and Hanapepe!!!

Nearby amenities include a movie theater, pharmacy, grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and more! Easy access to the Kikiaola Boat Harbor where you can arrange boat tours of the NaPali Coast, snorkeling and scuba diving trips, or a fishing outing. You can even journey into Poipu for a day of tourism ~ play a round of golf on the Kukuiolono Golf Course ~ visit Spouting Horn ~ shop and dine in Old Koloa Town.

This delightful property is currently part of a three Villa vacation rental* with use of pool on adjoining property.
Villas I and III are also available for purchase.

Jamie Friedman (RA), Prudential All Star Realty, (808) 634-2011. www.KauaiLuxuryListings.com

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BEST location by far at Banyan Harbor Resort. This 2 bedroom OCEAN VIEW condo has been completely remodeled from top to bottom. To include granite counter tops, tile floors, new cabinets, paint even a full size picture window on the lanai and more…Being on the ocean side you also have the added advantage of no stairs into the unit, drive right up to the unit and start living the good life!The Banyan Harbor Resort is centrally located and only steps to Kalapaki beach. From the Resort you are literally only a 5 minute walk to the Beach, Over 10 restaurants, shops & the Marriot Resort & Golf Course.There has never been a Banyan Harbor this nice with this spectacular of an ocean view available, so act quickly. The sale will include the owners VRBO web page that receives tons of rental inquires. And comes completely furnished as shown in photos.SOLD TURN KEY! 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, Offered at $350,000 Fee Simple OwnershipWant to know more? Email or call today!

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Exclusive Online Seller Advantage (OSA) is a powerful listing tool that allows Prudential Real Estate sales professionals to win listings, market their listings as Featured Properties through Yahoo! And Yahoo! Real Estate, and service their sellers with customized online reports and listing activity emails.

Our connection to the community

• We have been in business on Kauai since 2005.
• Hundreds of home sellers have sold their properties with our help.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We support and donate to the local Kauai Humane Society’s Annual Fundraising Dinner Event.

We have helped many families relocate here and get settled in the community.

We participate in the Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, to help raise funds for Kauai’s many non-profit organizations

We have lived on Kauai for many years and have enjoyed raising their families here.

Sign on to our site today www.EmailMeKauaiRE.com to start receiving today’s new listings on Kauai or send us an email and we will set you up for the Online Buyers Advantage ~ just one more way Prudential on Kauai ensures you receive the most up-to-date real estate listings for homes, land, and condos on Kauai!

 Jamie Friedman (RA) Your Kauai Real Estate Connection ~ Myexpertise and experience covers you from the North Shore to the South Shore and from the East Side to the West side with listings and past sales in areas like: Princeville condos & homes, Poipu condos & homes, new construction, Kapaa homes & land & condos, Lihue area and more!

Contact  today! Jamie direct (808) 634-2011 or via email jamiejoy@aloha.net

Princeville, on the North Shore of Kauai, is still a PREMIER DESTINATION for tourists and those who would like to relocate from the mainland and embrace the life style that only Kauai has to offer.

To expound even further on this is the renovations at the Princeville Resort in which it is being transformed into the St. Regis, and will be ONE of only a few resorts to fly this flag of excellence! In addition the Makai golf course is also getting some major attention and together the two projects will push the $100,000,000 mark in cost to complete.

What impact will this have on Kauai’s North Shore? I expect HUGE but only time will tell. The NEW St. Regis is scheduled to open late spring of 2009 (as with most construction, project is likely to be moderately delayed).

It’s a great time to buy on Kauai as the Sellers tend to be very motivated! Please contact me for more detailed information on Princeville or any other part of Kauai.

Mahalo

     KILAUEA LIGHTHOUSE

A vision not to be missed on your trip to Kauai! Just one moment at the edge of the lighthouse and you can only begin to marvel at the expanse of the ocean and the views, both North and South, of this magnificent Garden Isle of Kauai.

The Kilauea Lighthouse, the Northernmost tip of Kauai, is a sight to behold! Dedicated in 1913, the lighthouse at that time had the largest revolving lens of its kind. In 1985 the land surrounding the lighthouse became the 425th refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

You have the option to spend hours or minutes on a self guided tour, enjoying the site and the expansive island views. In addition, thousands of migratory seabirds like laysan albatross, red-footed boobies, brown boobies, red-tailed tropicbirds, white-tailed tropicbirds, and more use Kilauea Point as their resting and nesting grounds.

For the ambitious, there is also the Crater Hill Hike to what is left of an extinct volcano crater ~ the perfect location for watching spinner dolphins and spotting sea turtles. The hike is about 2 miles long, but reservations are required, so call ahead! Of course, you can always wing it and hope there is a cancellation or a no show, just be sure to check in by 10:15 am.

Directions: From Kapaa, travel Kuhio Highway North until you reach the Kilauea town, signs will indicate how to get to the lighthouse, but for those who want to know in advance, turn right onto Kolo Road at the gas station then make your first left onto Kilauea Road (aka Lighthouse Road), and continue traveling down the road approximately 2 miles until you reach Kilauea Point.

The Lighthouse and Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge hours of operation are 10 am to 4 pm daily. 

Admission is currently $3.00. To check for updated hours & holiday schedules, you may call (808) 828-0168.

Read More About the Kilauea Lighthouse, Kilauea Point & the Restoration Project

  Just Look at these Amazing Views! 

Provided by: Jamie Friedman (RA) Prudential All Star Realty, (808) 634-2011; jamiejoy@aloha.net, please visit my site for additional Kauai Real Estate Information: www.MyKauaiProperty.com

Welcome to Jamie Friedman’s Blog! This blog will provide you with valuable information, tips, and general insight into the real estate market on Kauai. For Buyers and Sellers alike, my website: www.MyKauaiProperty.com is your one stop shop for information on Homes, Land & Condos for sale, islandwide.