Kapalua, located on the northwestern tip of Maui, is one of Hawaii’s largest nature preserves and is home to many white-sand beaches, two marine sanctuaries, award-winning golf courses, restaurants, luxury hotels, and plenty of high-end real estate.
Now, one of Kapalua’s most prime pieces of real estate is coming to the market for $16.5 million. The owner is Victoria Caputo, who purchased the property with her late husband, Anthony Caputo, the former CEO of an internet security company. Caputo recently listed the home they shared, which is situated on a cliff’s edge overlooking Honokahua Bay and is near the Plantation Golf Course. The estate spans 2.65 acres and was completed in 2006 by H&S Architects and Webb Construction/Development with interiors by Hughes Design Group.
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The great room.
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There is a sprawling 8,252-square-foot main residence with six bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a guest house—the Ohana residence—that spans 1,025 square feet with two bedrooms and one bathroom. This one-of-a-kind generational estate is also complemented by an exclusive 1.18-acre easement that enhances privacy of the property. Replete with a modern design and finishes, the main residence has many elements of Hawaiian-inspired design, like Koa finishes, local stone, and teak wood. The home prioritizes indoor-outdoor living and nearly every room either connects to a terrace or patio or has picture-perfect ocean views. Other finishes include Venetian plastered walls, custom wood, and Berti Pavimenti Legno flooring. It’s outfitted with the latest tech, including a Control4 system, Lutron system, central air, and a media room with a 110-inch theater projector. The entire property is also powered by solar energy.
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A second living area.
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Upon entering through the double front doors, you’re met with a stone-lined foyer that continues through to the double-height great room. The living room has sliding glass doors that open to connect to a patio, as well as overhead windows that further flood the room with natural light. There’s a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built-in shelving, Koa wood finishes on the ceiling, and three massive stone columns. A staircase leads to the second level, which is where most of the bedrooms are located. The primary suite is particularly impressive and has a private terrace perched above the backyard area. The second floor also has a screened-in lanai and a charming upstairs living space.
The kitchen.
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The sleek kitchen features a central eat-in island and prep area. The wood-clad kitchen, awash with natural light throughout the day, is outfitted with top-of-the-line amenities and views of the verdant landscaping. Off the kitchen is a formal dining room and living space with sliding pocket doors that open to the large patio. Other amenities include a gym, saltwater pool, hot tub, and 100 yards of lawn space. Near the main residence is the smaller guest cottage, called the Ohana residence, for family or friends. Not only are there two bedrooms and one bathroom, there’s a lanai, dedicated laundry area, garage, and exterior parking. In early January, Kapalua will host the PGA Sentry Golf Tournament, and residents will get incredible views of the golf tournament.
At UH Hilo, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is not simply a subject taught in classrooms, it is a living language that connects us to this place, to one another, and to the generations who came before us.
This column is by Pelehonuamea Harman, director of Native Hawaiian engagement at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. In her columns, Pele shares Native Hawaiian protocols on the use of ōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), cultural traditions, traditional ways of Indigenous learning, and more. This column is on Mahina ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), celebrated every February to honor the Hawaiian language.Pelehonuamea Harman
Each year, the month of Pepeluali marks Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, a time dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the Hawaiian language. At the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is not simply a subject taught in classrooms, it is a living language that connects us to this place, to one another, and to the generations who came before us.
While Pepeluali gives us a focused moment of celebration, the Hawaiian language should not live only within a single month. ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi thrives when it is used every day.
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One of the simplest and most meaningful ways to begin is by pronouncing the words we already encounter daily with accuracy and care. Hawaiian is an oral language carried through voice and relationship. When we take the time to say words correctly, we demonstrate respect for the language and for the poʻe (people) who have worked tirelessly to ensure its survival.
Across our own campus, we have opportunities to do this every day.
Let us honor the names of our places by using them fully:
An attendee at celebrations on May 6, 2023, takes a photo of the new Edith Kanakaʻole mural by artist Kamea Hadar. The mural is located at Edith Kanakaʻole Hall, named after beloved educator Aunty Edith, on the campus of UH Hilo. (Photo: UH System News)
Kanakaʻole Hall, not “K-Hall.” (Formally Edith Kanakaʻole Hall, named after our beloved kumu.)
Waiʻōlino, not “CoBE,” for our College of Business and Economics. (Formally Hānau ʻO Waiʻōlino; waiʻōlino literally means sparkling waters, alluding here to bringing forth waters of wellbeing and prosperity.)
These names are not merely labels for buildings. They carry ʻike (knowledge), history, and meaning. Speaking them in their entirety acknowledges the stories and values embedded within them.
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Using ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi does not require fluency. It simply requires willingness. Each of us already knows words we can begin using more intentionally.
Greet one another with aloha.
Express gratitude with mahalo whenever possible.
Small choices like these help normalize Hawaiian language in our daily interactions and strengthen UH Hilo’s identity as a place grounded in Hawaiʻi.
One of the most common questions I am asked is: How do you respond in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi when someone says “mahalo” to you?
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Here are three simple and appropriate responses:
ʻAʻole pilikia — It’s no problem.
He mea iki — It is just a little thing.
Noʻu ka hauʻoli — The pleasure is mine.
There is no single correct answer. What matters most is participating in the exchange and allowing the language to live through conversation.
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Aerial view of the UH Hilo campus with Hilo Bay in the distance. UH Hilo’s commitment to Native Hawaiian success and place-based education calls on all of us to help create an environment where ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is visible, audible, and welcomed. (Archive photo)
UH Hilo holds a unique and important role as Hawaiʻi Island’s university. Our commitment to Native Hawaiian success and place-based education calls on all of us to help create an environment where ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi is visible, audible, and welcomed.
You do not need to wait until you feel ready. You do not need to know many words. The language grows stronger each time it is spoken.
So during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and throughout the entire year I encourage the UH Hilo ʻohana to:
Use the Hawaiian words you already know.
Pronounce names and places with intention and care.
Greet others with aloha.
Share mahalo often.
Because when we use ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, we are doing more than speaking words, we are helping to perpetuate and uplift the native language of our home.
E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. Let the Hawaiian language live.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Tread Rosenthal, Trevell Jordan and Louis Sakanoko put up a triple block against BYU Cougars Trevor Herget during Wednesday’s NCAA men’s volleyball match at the Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
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Kainoa Wade came on strong to lead another balanced Hawaii attack with 16 kills and the third-ranked Rainbow Warriors responded to a rare set loss in a big way to defeat No. 6 Brigham Young 27-25, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18 tonight.
A Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center crowd of 4,800, who showed up for a match scheduled just three weeks ago as a late addition to the schedule, saw Hawaii (13-1) drop the second set despite hitting .538.
UH had full command of the rest of the match and finished the night hitting .460 as a team. Louis Sakanoko added 15 kills, six digs and three aces and Adrien Roure had 14 kills in 24 swings.
Middle Travell Jordan posted a season-high seven kills in 11 swings with four blocks and Ofeck Hazan, who came into the match to start the third set, had four kills and two blocks.
Trent Moser had 18 kills to lead the Cougars (13-3), whose previous two losses came in five sets against No. 4 UC Irvine.
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UH’s loss in the second set was just its sixth of the season and third in its 13 wins. Hawaii has won 10 matches in a row.
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The two teams will play again on Friday night at 7.
