I am honored by your kind words fellow Punatic! Yeah it was very important for me to build in a manner that respected the Aina first and foremost. The land will provide if you treat it right. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching.

@@HawaiiOffGrid da aina will always provide. So when I see transplants thriving and cultivating the land the right way, my heart get choke aloha.

Thank you so much! Aloha

So true. It's a good thing I love the sound of Coqui frogs. So many others hate it

Thank you for the lovely comment. I had no idea this was going to be such a fulfilling endeavor when I started. And it's turned into something special. I'm truly honored

Thank you. What's funny is I built this with no design plans. I just drew something on a napkin and started hammering boards together, lol. Life is funny sometimes

@@HawaiiOffGrid That's awesome and you should be very proud of yourself! I'm super impressed!

Mahalo for checking it out, and for the kind comment. It's a lovely thing that the property seems to resonate with people. I wasn't expecting that when I started this honestly. Aloha!

It sure does. Also there's an Umbrella Cockatoo that lives in the area that someone released a few years back... thats a loud ass bird! Thanks for watching! Aloha

Yeah I hate when people do that. I chose this area because I fell in love with the Aina and every plant that was there is special, except for the guava lol thanks for watching!

Thank you. I just keep plugging away at it. And still have much to do!!

Aloha Melodee! What's crazy is 5 years ago I didn't even know I needed this in my life. I knew I wanted to live my life in a more interesting place than Minnesota but never imagined it would be in Hawaii. Funny how things work out. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching 👀 ❤️!!

Thanks for being patient, lol. Im so lazy about making videos. If you're looking to buy land I have a few friends with properties for sale right now. I could put you in touch. Aloha!

It really does. I connect with the land and plants every time I walk past. Almost a synergy there. Aloha!

Thank you. It truly is the most serene place I've ever lived. Hopefully it's an inspiration to others. Aloha!

They Hapu'u really are cool arent they!? I feel pretty lucky to have ao many. Thanks for watching! Aloha

I'm truly surprised more people don't seek out this type of living situation. It's amazing what peace does for the soul

Thanks you so much! It's the project that will never end, lol. I think a lot of people just run out of money and/or underestimate how much it will all cost. I have built this during my winters away from where I live and work in Minnesota. Been a process, that's for sure. I appreciate you watching and commenting!! Aloha! 🤙

Congrats on the start of your Hawaii journey!! It's well worth the effort I promise

I appreciate your kind words. Aloha to you!

@@HawaiiOffGrid 🤙love big island black sand beach 🌈🌺

Thanks for watching from a neighbor island! I haven't been to Kauai yet, super excited to see the rest of the islands. Aloha!

It really is the most peaceful place I've ever to. No sounds of cars or people. Pure tranquility. Aloha!

Awesome subscribers like you make me want to put so much more work into this channel! I promise there's much more to come 🙏 ❤️

Thank you so much. And thanks for watching 👀

Mahalo!!

Thank you so much. Yeah, SUCH a huge relief finally being done with the fence. Those pigs can do a lot of damage

Mahalo for the kind comment 🤙

Thanks for noticing those details! Yes, absolutely everything had to be brought down that path by hand. I have a 2 wheel Gorilla Cart that I strap materials to. Thankfully it's downhill! If it was uphill... the path would have definitely been shorter lol. Also, the Cooks Pine windowsill in the bathroom matches the sills in the living room. It's fun creating something with your bare hands and with no real plan. Mahalo for watching 👀!

Thank you for your kind comment!! It's been a fun project and the works not done yet. I appreciate you watching Christina! Aloha

Much appreciated!

Thank you! So there's 2 types of bamboo in the world... running and clumping. I make very sure to only plant clumping bamboo, as running bamboo can be disastrous. Thanks for your comment, it's a very good question. Aloha!

I really appreciate the kind words Shayne. I had no idea when I was building this that anyone would think it's special or unique. A pleasant surprise for sure. Aloha!!

Thanks Paul

The house is really cool too. I also love the windows turned on their sides. Bravo!

I actually lived in the shed for 4 months during the start of the house build. Beat the hell out of the tent that's for sure! Thanks for watching! Aloha

@@HawaiiOffGrid Just found you and am impressed with what you've created thus far. Seriously cool! Aloha

Thank you. So you can't tell I drew this on a napkin and started building?? Lol

I like the way you put that... deafeningly peaceful ✌️ thanks for checking it out. Aloha

Thank you! This winter I'm making another pond with a river, waterfall, and fountain in it. You're only limited by your creativity right?

As a visitor... it had to be that way. Mahalo for watching!

Thank you!!

Thank you!

Oh yeah, get caught once in a while. Gotta embrace the rain on the wet side.

Mahalo for the comment. Aloha!!

Mahalo!!

Mahalo!

Paradise is real, and it's different for everyone. I found mine. Mahalo for watching 👀 🤙🤙

Much appreciated 🙏

Yeah I didn't know I was going to do it that way until I started framing those walls. Glad I did. I really does provide a better view, and a little uniqueness 🤪 Mahalo for watching! Aloha

Thank you. I do need to put more effort into making videos tho. People seem to dig it

Thanks neighbor!

Thank you kindly!

Thank you so much for the praise. It means a lot. I'm kinda jealous you live in Oregon, such a beautiful place. Aloha!

@@HawaiiOffGrid it is! But good land even with nothing on it costs an arm and a leg. I imagine that's not foreign to you though. Hawaii must be expensive

Food is the most expensive thing here. Thankfully I bought the land when prices were at the bottom right before going up up up. And when you build the house completely yourself it's fairly affordable. No mortgage, no utility bills (off-grid). I found a way to make it affordable 😀

@@HawaiiOffGrid oh that's good! I'll find my property someday. But I'm only 18 so I have time.

Mahalo for the wonderful comment

Still takes my breath away

I appreciate the comment, and for watching! Aloha!

Thank you! Cheers!

Wow, thank you! I appreciate your comment.

I can hear people coming fron 200ft away, lol

Thanks Mark! When are ya coming back to the island?

Thank you!

Appreciate it

Much appreciated 🙏

Thank you! Cheers!

Crazy peaceful put there!

Thank you. I'm so glad people really are enjoying this

@HawaiiOffGrid well, a lot of us, including myself, really wish we were able to do this.... I live in Oahu, and I'd much rather be on the Big Island, off grid, but, I'm a contractor and there's a very limited labor pool out there as well as a lower demand for the custom services we offer.... My wife is Samoan, and she really lived off grid most of her life in Upolu. She'd love to get back to nature. Also, it's very challenging saving money to make the move and buy the land.... not to mention, we're in our late 40s and we had surprise twins 5 years ago! So, at least we can watch you do it and know that it's always possible with unique opportunities! Anyway, keep posting and have a blast!!

Thanks for checking it out!

Yeah almost too.much green 💚

Thank you. Once I got the fence done then we planted a shit ton of tropical plants. Coming together nicely 👌

Thank you very much anndrake

Well thanks for the compliments and for watching Bill. Aloha!

Mahalo for watching!

Thank you. I definitely tried to work with the flow of the land.

Thank you. Aloha

Yes Fern Forrest. Up past Mountain View. Lovely area. Aloha!

Turned out pretty cool eh? Thanks for watching!

Thankfully the path goes downhill and not up or it would have been much shorter!

Isn't it sumthin? If you'd have told me 5 yrs ago I will build this in Hawaii I would have laughed 😅

@@HawaiiOffGrid I commend you on your awesome accomplishments! I plan to be like you one day!!!

Thank you so much!!

Thank you. It was great meeting you as well Sina! Definitely hit me up before your next trip to Hawaii in January. Aloha!

Did you recognize the picture on the wall? Your brother Pete drew that octopus for me

@@HawaiiOffGrid I didn’t notice but cool 🙂

I went back to look just now lol and cool

Thanks for watching!

Aloha Florida!

Thank you so much. I promise to make more videos with more info about the process I used to create my homestead. Thanks for watching. Aloha!

Mahalo!

Mahalo! I'm very pleased with how it's coming along. Much more still to do!! Aloha 🤙

I'm glad you dig it bruddah! Aloha

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and for the comment. Cheers!

Aw shucks ☺️. Thank you!. Not bad for a first timer eh?

That's good info Raymond, thanks for sharing 👍. I'll definitely be utilizing that in the future.

NOw that you mention it that makes perfect sense. You could get a six inch thick wall for about the same price as a treated 3/4 plywood. of course you want some mesh wire in it so its not that cheap. (and a lot of work)

​@@HawaiiOffGridSanford cinder is where you get cinder and the mix ratio is 10 parts cinder to 1 part cement and 1,5 parts water Take care Ray

Yes it does.

Obrigado!!

Aloha guys! Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

Right on brotha

Aloha to you in Washington. Thanks for watching 👀!

Thanks for checking it out. I'm a pretty private person, but people give me shit(in a good way) for not showing it off so...here it is, lol

Take steps every day or every week to change it from a dream into a reality. You can do it!

@@HawaiiOffGrid you truly are my inspiration and I am going to be your neighbor one day. My children are Hawaiian/ kanaka moli as they say there. Thank you so much!!! You have no idea how you are going to help me.. help myself change my life!!!!! Bless you dear sir!!! My hero!!!

You honor me with your kind words ✨️ its really cool to know that I'm inadvertently helping others by doing something for myself. I'm glad you enjoy it. I promise to work on more videos. Thank you for watching and commenting 🤙🤙

Indeed! I'm still kinda surprised that I get to live there. Fantasy land ✨️

Well Aloha! Thanks for checking in from Kauai. I've always dreamed of visiting that island, must be amazing to live there. Yes we put in a TON of work to make it what it is now, thanks for noticing. I found that building it myself definitely developed a bond with the property that wouldn't be there if I had simply purchased it as it is. Aloha! 🤙

I'm glad you enjoy and appreciate what I've done here. But anything to get away from Minnesota winter amiright? I live in MN as well, Minnetonka. I'm hoping to move to my home in Hawaii full time in the next 2 years. Soon. Aloha!

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching. Aloha!

Thank you. That's exactly what I did after the video