The Island lifestyle
Love Where You Live
Niu Valley is a highly desirable and convenient community in East Honolulu
Niu valley
Niu, or “coconut,” valley is tucked between ‘aina haina and Kuli’ou’ou in East Honolulu. One of O’ahu’s smallest valleys, the community was home to fisherman, gathers and subsistence farmers. It was famous for its sweet potatoes. Niu is one of the most useful plants to islanders world wide. Not only did the tree provide shade and the nut provide food and drink, but the husk of the nut could be used to make rope and the palm fronds could be used for shelter or woven into mats, hats and fans. Cutting down a palm tree was practically an act of war on the chief of that area. Traditionally, a coconut tree would be planted at the birth of a child. The tree would fruit by the seventh birthday and live for up to 70-100 years, providing food for a human’s entire lifetime (Jeannine Johnson).
The Island Lifestyle
215 Hawaii Loa Street
Built in 1958, this large kama’aina home is single level and has three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a 490 SF, covered lanai on the Diamond Head side that catches the cool Maua winds of Niu Valley. Located just three streets from Maunalua Bay, you will frequently see surfers walking past the home, to and from the beach. Close to the beach, hiking, shopping, entertainment… close to everything!