100 Acre Off Grid Waterfall Ranch Home

Welcome to 100 acres of pure Big Island magic. This is a true off-grid retreat tucked into the lush Hamakua Coast — think private waterfalls you can swim in, panoramic views, and nothing but peace and nature in every direction. The property runs on solar power and rainwater catchment, and access is via a rugged country road that requires a 4WD or AWD vehicle (standard rental cars and low-clearance vehicles will not make it up — please plan your rental car accordingly before booking). If you`re the kind of traveler who wants to unplug, explore, and wake up somewhere that feels a million miles from everything — this is your place.

Secluded 4BR off-grid retreat on 100 private acres above the Hāmākua coast, 35 minutes from Hilo. Hand-picked by Paul Mitchell as his very first Hawaii property, this hand-built home sleeps 10 with three king bedrooms, a triple-twin room, full kitchen, fast Starlink Wi-Fi, and a spacious lanai with sweeping ocean and pasture views. Walk 3 minutes to your own waterfall and swimming hole, hike through jungle and pasture, feed the friendly horse, and come home to total quiet under the stars.

Space & Layout

Secluded 4-bedroom ranch-style home tucked into 100 private acres above the Hāmākua coast — built for families, group getaways and true unplug retreats
Hand-built single-wall construction with the warmth and character of a mountain cabin, designed to live in harmony with the land
Open living spaces and a spacious lanai with sweeping ocean and pasture views

Bedrooms – Sleeps 10

King Suite (Bedroom 1): king bed
King Suite (Bedroom 2): king bed
King Suite (Bedroom 3): king bed
Bedroom 4: three twin beds — perfect for kids or extra guests
Queen air mattress available for the 9th and 10th guests

Living & Kitchen

Open living and dining area that flows out to the lanai
Full kitchen stocked with everything you need to cook in — coffee, cookware, dishes and the essentials
Spacious lanai with sweeping ocean and pasture views — the real heart of the home

Climate & Comfort

Cool mountain elevation with constant trade-wind breezes flowing through the home — no A/C needed
Pleasantly warm by day and crisp at night, perfect for sleeping with the windows open
Cozy bedding for the cool evenings

The Land – 100 Private Acres

Your own waterfall and large swimming hole, just a 3-minute walk from the front door
Multiple smaller waterfalls and trails throughout the property
Rolling pastures, jungle and ocean-view lookouts to explore
Friendly resident horse and cows — guests welcome to feed the horse carrots and vegetables
Wild strawberry guavas growing throughout the ranch, free to pick

Off-Grid Living

Solar power with battery storage and generator backup for rainy stretches
Catchment (rainwater) system — guests are asked to be mindful of water and electricity, just like at home
No neighbors, no traffic, no light pollution — incredible stargazing on clear nights

Comfort & Connectivity

Fast Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the home
TV for downtime
Excellent cell service on the property
Plush bedding, towels and all the essentials, professionally cleaned between stays

Getting There & Around

Approximately 35 minutes from Hilo and Hilo International Airport
Private gravel road access — a high-clearance AWD or 4WD vehicle is required. Standard rental cars and low-clearance vehicles are not suitable and will struggle to make it up. Please plan accordingly when booking your rental car.
Plan to stock up on groceries in Hilo on your way in — there`s no quick run to the store from the ranch

Why You`ll Love It

Hand-picked by Paul Mitchell as his very first Hawaii property — one look at the land and you`ll understand why
A true retreat for families, friends, and anyone craving real quiet, real space and a deep reset from the everyday

Full, private access to the entire 4-bedroom ranch home
Spacious lanai with sweeping ocean and pasture views
100 private acres to roam, hike and explore — all yours during your stay
Private waterfall and swimming hole, just a 3-minute walk from the house
Multiple smaller waterfalls and trails throughout the land
Friendly resident horse and cows — guests welcome to feed the horse carrots and vegetables
Wild strawberry guavas growing throughout the ranch, free to pick
Full kitchen with cookware, dishes and the essentials
Fast Starlink Wi-Fi and TV throughout the home
Laundry available on-site
No shared spaces and no neighbors — the entire property is yours

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This home is hand-built single-wall construction in true Hawaiʻi ranch style — no A/C needed thanks to the cool elevation, constant trade-wind breezes, and crisp evenings perfect for sleeping with the windows open.
The property is fully off-grid: solar power with battery storage and generator backup, plus catchment (rainwater). Please be mindful of water and electricity use, just as you would at home. We`ll send full instructions before your stay.
Access is via a private gravel road. A high-clearance AWD or 4WD vehicle is required — standard rental cars and low-clearance vehicles will not make it up. Please plan accordingly when booking your rental car.
True rural setting on 100 acres: expect birds, frogs, geckos, the occasional rooster, and a friendly resident horse and cows. This is part of the magic — if total silence and zero wildlife is what you`re after, this isn`t the right fit.
The property is remote. Plan to stock up on groceries and supplies in Hilo (about 35 minutes away) on your way in — there is no quick run to the store from the ranch.
Cell service is excellent on the property, and fast Starlink Wi-Fi runs throughout the home, so you can stay connected when you want to.
Located in a safe, beautiful part of the Big Island, well away from any active lava flow, with excellent air quality and clean mountain air.
Children are welcome — please supervise kids around the waterfall, swimming hole, animals, and trails. This is a working ranch and a wild property, not a manicured resort.
IMPORTANT: A high-clearance 4WD or AWD vehicle is REQUIRED to reach this property. Standard rental cars and low-clearance vehicles will not make it. Plan your rental car accordingly before booking.
This property is fully off-grid on solar power with battery backup. Please be mindful of electricity use — avoid running multiple high-draw appliances at the same time.
Water is from a rainwater catchment system. It is clean and safe but please use water mindfully.
No pets allowed, no exceptions.
No smoking anywhere on the property.
Shoes off inside the house.
Children must be actively supervised around the waterfall, swimming hole, animals and trails. This is a working ranch and wild property, not a manicured resort.
No events or parties.
Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Maximum 10 guests — do not exceed the listed guest count.
Stock up on groceries and supplies in Hilo on your way in. There is no quick run to the store from the ranch.
Please treat our home gently so we can keep offering it to future guests.