The ornate and opulent Big Island Estate 9557, located within a private gated community, is situated on one acre of prestigious ocean view grounds with 320 feet of spectacular wrap-around ocean front coastline.

A postcard perfect white sand swimming beach is just around the corner and may be accessed from the property via a private gate and a short stroll along an ocean front walking promenade.

The 10,000 square foot centrally air-conditioned estate home has seven bedroom suites, each with private bath, two heated swimming pools and spas, a grand ocean view formal dining room for twelve, media room with HDTV and CD/DVD, office room with high speed wireless service, gym, sauna, steam room, tropical fish aquarium, multiple fireplaces, multiple bars for entertaining, and professional chef's kitchen.

Two bedrooms are elaborate luxurious ocean front master suites with fireplaces and sprawling marble bathrooms with oversized spa whirlpool bath tubs, ocean and pool view patios, writing desks, bar fridges, and entertainment systems.

An enchanting garden courtyard is lushly decorated with brilliant blooming foliage, tumbling waterfalls, lounging furniture, and a romantic patio fireplace, reminiscent of a Tuscan villa.

Within the courtyard guests may enjoy sunning, or a soak in the hidden garden spa hot tub, a swim in the heated lagoon pool, or their favorite television show at the outdoor bar with complete personal privacy.

As you enter the Estate through etched-glass double doors adorned with a tropical motif, the grandeur of this palatial villa is truly impressive.

Abundant bouquets of fragrant orchids and other fresh greenery provide a delightful welcome. Overhead is a soaring vestibule with a 30-foot ceiling adorned with plumerias and doves. Walls of disappearing glass line the entire length of the ocean side. They fully display the magnificent views of glorious sunsets, the big blue Pacific ocean, a sparkling ocean side swimming pool, and blazing tiki torches.

A sweeping spiral grand staircase carries you upstairs to a lounging foyer, a private sunning deck, and the 7th bedroom.

This villa has been superbly crafted utilizing the finest available marbles, woods, fixtures, appliances and landscaping. Elegant furnishings, Asian antiques, original oil paintings, exceptional hand woven carpets, and top shelf electronics are just a few of the elements which contribute to the value of this stately residence.

Amenities include: Small book library in media room, two washer/dryer laundry centers one in main house and the second in the service area for housekeeping staff use, beach/pool towels, iron/ironing board, fish aquarium, loaner bicycles, children's supplies such as high chair, play pen, stroller, indoor/outdoor bar off living room, outdoor bar at courtyard pool with television, touch tone lighting throughout, tropical theme hand loomed area rugs, solid teak patio furniture, Whale watch circular room off kitchen, telescope, individual air conditioning controls in all rooms.

Reservation includes staff of Daily Maid Service and Concierge Services.

Located on the Mauna Lani Resort, which now stands as one of the great resorts of the world. At Mauna Lani relax and refresh on the beach or explore colorful reefs in crystal clear waters. Facilities within Mauna Lani available for your pleasure include a children's camp, The Mauna Lani Bay Beach Club, The Mauna Lani Sports & Fitness Club, The new and esteemed Mauna Lani Spa, and two exceptional Golf Courses.

Visit nearby marinas for whale watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and sunset sails. Enjoy horseback riding, hiking, biking, excursions to the summit of Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa for star gazing, tour coffee plantations, see orchid and macadamia nut farms, trek to the red hot lava flows of Kilauea Caldera at twilight, or visit ancient petroglyphs and fishing shrines built by the former kings of Hawaii.

A daytime restaurant and bar are available at the beach as well as equipment rental kiosk. The charming 49 Black Sand Beach is another semi-private nearby swimming cove. The spectacular beaches of Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, and Waikoloa are only a few minutes drive from Mauna Lani.

Safe ocean access for water sports is best at the same sandy swimming beach nearby. Extremely agile and skilled guests may be able to manage accessing the ocean to scuba dive, snorkel, or kayak from the rocky shoreline fronting the property. Guests enter the ocean at their own risk.

You may also use the Mauna Lani Bay Beach and nearby boat launch to put in a kayak, or for scuba diving and snorkeling. Equipment rental is available right at the beach. Charter boats for sail, snorkel, and scuba adventures depart from the Mauna Lani boat launch which is not more than 2 blocks from your home.