By Kai Ioh and KE TEAM Hawaii
Kai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in second home, resort, and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island.
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73-4887 Manu Mele St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, $3,250,000
Manu Mele means “Bird Song” in Hawaiian, a beautiful reflection of the setting and lifestyle this home offers.
We are proud to bring Birdsong Estate to market, a refined ocean-view retreat in the sought-after Kona Heavens community of Kailua-Kona.
Set at approximately 1,200 feet in elevation, this single-level luxury residence captures something deeply special about life in Kona. The tradewinds are cooler here. The Pacific stretches wide in the distance. Sunsets arrive in gold, night after night. And the pace of life feels quieter, calmer, more intentional.
This is not simply a beautiful home. It is a place that changes how each day feels.
A Private Resort You Get to Call Home
Positioned on a fully usable one-acre parcel, Birdsong Estate brings together the qualities that define exceptional Hawai‘i luxury living: elevation, privacy, space, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
3,327 sq ft | Single Level
3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Dedicated office (currently a bunk room)
Sitting room off the primary suite
Flexible formal dining or media room
From the moment the hand-carved Tahitian wood doors open, the home makes an immediate impression. Your eyes are drawn straight through the architectural lines to the ocean beyond — a signature Kona moment that feels expansive, peaceful, and unforgettable.
Inside, the open-concept layout is both warm and understated. Tile and Camaru hardwood flooring, tray ceilings, recessed lighting, and 20-foot pocket glass doors create a feeling of openness without ever losing intimacy. When the doors disappear into the walls, the covered lanai becomes a natural extension of the living space.
Open living space with fully retractable doors connecting to the covered lanai.
This is island living without interruption – open to the air, open to the view, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
Outdoor Living, Elevated
A major enhancement completed in 2018 introduced the ocean-facing infinity-edge pool and spa, now the centerpiece of the estate’s outdoor experience.
Aerial view of the single-level residence with infinity-edge pool, covered lanai, and landscaped grounds overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
From here, the views unfold in layers: the shimmering water of the pool, tropical gardens moving softly in the breeze, the Kona coastline below, and the ever-changing colors of the evening sky.
There is a sense of ease to life here that is difficult to manufacture. Morning coffee feels slower. Afternoons by the water feel unhurried. Evenings seem to stretch a little longer as the sky fades from gold to dusk.
At Birdsong Estate, life naturally moves outdoors.
The Heart of the Home
The kitchen anchors the living space with granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry with glass-front uppers, stainless steel appliances, under-counter wine refrigeration, and bar seating oriented toward the ocean.
Kitchen with granite countertops, bar seating, and custom wood cabinetry.
It is a kitchen designed for both everyday living and effortless gathering. It invites slow breakfasts, easy conversation, and evenings when everyone seems to gravitate to the same place without trying. Entertaining feels natural here. Daily life feels elevated.
Covered lanai dining area with outdoor kitchen and grill.
Guest spaces are welcoming and thoughtfully separated, offering comfort and privacy for family and friends. The layout allows people to come together beautifully, while still preserving the quiet sense of retreat that defines the home.
The Primary Suite: A Retreat Within the Retreat
Every exceptional home has one space that stays with you.
At Birdsong Estate, it is the primary suite.
Tucked into the south wing for privacy and quiet, this space feels deeply personal — less like a bedroom and more like a sanctuary designed for rest and restoration. High ceilings and air conditioning provide year-round comfort, while the ocean view becomes part of your everyday rhythm.
What truly sets this home apart, however, is the bath experience.
After touring countless luxury properties across Kona, we can say this layout is rare. It achieves something unusual and genuinely special. It gives a sense of privacy without sacrificing warmth, connection, or flow.
At the center is a striking stone-lined dual-head shower room. From there, the bath opens into two beautifully distinct three-piece spaces.
Primary suite’s large shower room with dual heads
One side leads to a private outdoor garden shower, offering an open-air experience surrounded by nature.
Connects to outdoor shower
The other side features a soaking tub, an elongated granite vanity, and an ocean-view sitting area that opens to a tranquil orchid garden.
Primary bathroom with double vanity and granite countertops.
The flow is quietly brilliant. Separate when you want privacy. Connected when you want closeness.
It feels less like a bathroom and more like a private spa pavilion – a place to begin the day gently and end it in complete calm.
Simply put, it is our favorite part of the home.
A Living Landscape
The fully walkable one-acre setting feels like a private botanical retreat. Mature tropical landscaping, fruit trees, open lawn areas, lava rock accents, and illuminated garden pathways create a setting that feels lush, grounded, and alive.
Stone garden courtyard with tropical plantings.
By day, the property is vibrant and serene. By night, it becomes something almost magical.
Tropical garden with evening landscape lighting.
The gardens do not simply surround the home. They shape the experience of it. Every path, every planting, every soft transition from one outdoor space to the next adds to the feeling that this is not just a house on land, but a place in harmony with it.
Turn-Key Island Living
Birdsong Estate is offered turn-key furnished, with only a few art pieces excluded, making it an ideal opportunity for a buyer seeking an effortless transition into Hawai‘i luxury living.
Illuminated entry courtyard with water feature and architectural lighting.
There is a sense of ease here from the very beginning. Nothing feels forced. Nothing feels overdone. It simply feels ready.
Why Birdsong Estate
In today’s Kona market, true lifestyle properties stand apart.
Primary bedroom with large windows and ocean views.
Homes that offer elevation, privacy, usable land, ocean views, strong indoor-outdoor flow, and resort-level living are increasingly rare. Birdsong Estate brings all of these together in a way that feels complete, balanced, and deeply livable.
But beyond the features, the finishes, and the views, this home leaves you with something more lasting.
It feels peaceful.
It feels private.
It feels grounded.
And it feels like the kind of place you will not want to leave.
Birdsong Estate is not just a home you see. It is a home you feel.
Kai Ioh & Emil Knysh
KE Team Hawai‘i | Compass