Private Hawai‘i Living on the Big Island

Hōkūlia sits along the Kona Coast of Hawai‘i's Big Island, where black lava fields meet deep blue Pacific waters and the western slopes of Hualālai rise behind you. Set across more than 1,300 acres of private land, Hōkūlia is one of Hawai‘i's most exclusive residential communities, a place designed around space, privacy, connection to the land, and an unhurried way of life.

Picture an early morning here. You walk down to the ocean as the sun rises over the Pacific, take in the waves from the community's private shoreline, and head back for breakfast as the day warms. The afternoon might mean a round of golf, time on the beach, or exploring the island with the family. By evening, dinner is outside, the trade winds are moving through the palms, and the stars begin to fill the sky.

This is Hawai‘i at a different pace: private, expansive, and deeply connected to its surroundings.

Why the Big Island, and why Hōkūlia

The Big Island is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined, yet it carries a fraction of their visitor density. That scale is the point: uncrowded beaches, open roads, dramatic volcanic landscapes, working ranch country, and a pace of life that feels unhurried even by Hawaiian standards.

Hōkūlia takes that sense of space and privacy even further. The community stretches along nearly two miles of coastline south of Kailua-Kona, with residences thoughtfully integrated into the landscape rather than surrounded by the density of a traditional resort.

The community's connection to Hawai‘i's history and culture is equally important. Hōkūlia sits on land rich with archaeological sites and cultural history, and the community places an emphasis on preserving and respecting that sense of place. Ancient Hawaiian trails, archaeological sites, native landscapes, and the ocean are all part of the experience.

Beyond Hōkūlia, the island opens up in every direction. Spend a morning exploring Kona, head north for lunch in Waimea, snorkel along the Kohala Coast, or drive into the mountains and experience a completely different side of the island. A week here can feel like several different Hawai‘i vacations in one.

Life inside Hōkūlia

Hōkūlia is designed around a private club lifestyle that makes the most of its setting.

The community's private oceanfront club provides access to a range of amenities and experiences centered around the water, wellness, dining, recreation, and family time. Golfers have access to a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that winds through the volcanic landscape, while the community's oceanfront setting creates endless opportunities to spend time on and around the water.

For families, that combination matters. Days can be as active or as relaxed as you want them to be: golf in the morning, snorkeling or paddleboarding in the afternoon, a long lunch with friends, and dinner overlooking the Pacific.

And because Hōkūlia is a private residential community rather than a conventional resort, the experience is fundamentally different. There is room to settle in, return year after year, and build a genuine relationship with the place.

Fractional ownership in Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i has one of the most established fractional and residence-club markets in the United States, and the Big Island offers a compelling case for shared ownership.

Whole ownership of a high-end home in a private coastal community can easily run into the multi-millions. For many families, however, the challenge isn't simply the purchase price. It's the reality of owning and maintaining a second home thousands of miles away when they may only use it a few weeks each year. GoForth's model is designed around that reality.

The result is a different way to own in Hawai‘i: access to an extraordinary private home without taking on the cost, responsibility, and complexity of owning the entire property yourself.

GoForth is actively evaluating co-ownership opportunities on the Big Island, including within and around the Hōkūlia community. Owners on the interest list hear first when a home is secured, with the same four-family ownership structure and end-to-end management GoForth operates across its collection in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.

What a week here looks like

• Ocean: Spend the morning along Hōkūlia's private coastline, snorkel in the clear Pacific waters, paddleboard, or head north to some of the Big Island's most celebrated beaches.
• Golf: Play Hōkūlia's Jack Nicklaus Signature course, where fairways move through ancient lava flows and dramatic coastal terrain.
• Beach days: Hapuna and Mauna Kea Beach are both within reach for long afternoons on some of Hawai‘i's most beautiful white-sand beaches.
• Mountains: Drive into the high country around Waimea or venture toward Mauna Kea for extraordinary stargazing and a completely different island landscape.
• Water & wildlife: Humpback whales arrive in winter, manta rays can be seen on night snorkels off the Kona Coast, and dolphins and sea turtles are regular parts of the offshore experience.
• Island exploring: Kona, Waimea, the Kohala Coast, and the Hamakua Coast each offer a different side of the island, making it easy to spend a week exploring without ever feeling like you've seen it all.

Getting here, and when

Kona International Airport is roughly 30 minutes north of Hōkūlia, with nonstop service from major mainland cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, and others.

The Kona Coast is warm and relatively dry throughout the year, making Hawai‘i one of those rare destinations where there isn't really a bad season to visit. December through March brings humpback whales and is one of the island's most popular periods. April through May and September through October tend to offer a quieter experience, while summer brings longer days, calm ocean conditions, and plenty of family travel.

For families who return to Hawai‘i year after year, Hōkūlia offers something increasingly rare: the feeling that you aren't simply visiting the island. You have a place here.

And with GoForth, that place can become something you own—together with three other families who value the same extraordinary experience.

Join the interest list to learn more about potential GoForth ownership opportunities at Hōkūlia.