Ep 12. Couple Moves to the Big Island

A young couple from California decides to give up their city life and move to the Big Island of Hawaii. They are looking for a change and they are hoping to find a more relaxed way of living on the island. On the first day of their house search, their local real estate agent takes them to a property surrounded by lush vegetation. It is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests.

The couple is amazed by the beauty of the house and the surrounding area. The rooms are spacious and full of natural light. The master bedroom features a balcony overlooking the jungle, and the bathroom has a large tub for soaking. The second bedroom also has a balcony with ocean views. The living room has a fireplace and bifold doors that open onto a large lanai, creating an indoor-outdoor living space. The lanai has a dining area and a lounge area, perfect for enjoying the views of the ocean and the sunsets.

The house is surrounded by a lush garden with fruit trees and flowers. The couple is thrilled to learn that there is a large avocado tree in the yard and a banana tree as well. The real estate agent tells them that they will be able to harvest fruit from their own garden, which is very common on the Big Island. She also explains that the weather is very different from other parts of Hawaii, and that they will experience more rain on the east side of the island, where they are looking for a house.

On the second day of their house search, the couple visits another property, which is located on a hilltop with panoramic views of the ocean and the mountains. The house is a modern three-bedroom, three-bathroom house with a gourmet kitchen and a heated swimming pool. The living room is decorated with modern art and has floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the stunning views.

The couple is impressed by the modern style of the house, but they feel that it lacks the character and charm of the first property they visited. They also notice that the furnishings are not included in the price and they would need to purchase them separately. However, they are excited about the possibility of having a heated pool, which would be great for entertaining guests on chilly nights.

On the third day of their house search, the couple visits a property located in a gated community. The house is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a large lanai and a sea view. The community has a private beach, a swimming pool, and tennis courts that residents can use.

While the couple is impressed by the amenities of the gated community, they feel that the house is too small for their needs. They also feel that being part of a community would make them feel disconnected from the local culture and the island lifestyle.

On the final day of their house search, the couple visits a property located in the heart of Hilo, the largest town on the east side of the island. The house is an old plantation-style house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large yard that can be used for gardening. The house has a lot of character and history, but it needs some renovation work.

The couple is impressed by the charm of the house and the potential of the yard. They feel that they could make this house their dream home with some renovation work. They also appreciate that the house is located in Hilo, the cultural and economic hub of the east side of the island. They feel that they would be able to immerse themselves in the local culture and the island lifestyle in this location.

After considering all the options, the couple decides to make an offer on the first property they visited. They love the character and charm of the house, and they appreciate its proximity to the ocean and the lush vegetation. They feel that this house will allow them to fully embrace the island lifestyle they are hoping to find on the Big Island.