SHORT SALE- MOTIVATED SELLER. What are the three secret ingredients of Paradise? (1) Living in Poipu (2) Almost Oceanfront (3) In a home called "Maka Lae'".Located across the street from Poipu's sunny coastline, Maka Lae' was created for the most discriminating buyers. Its understated, plantation-era architecture draws from deep island roots with a sweeping roofline, stucco and lava rock exterior and deep, inviting lanais. This home was carefully sited on its lot to maximize views of the blue Pacific and evening sunsets which will dazzle you. Interior finishes mix warm and rich colored woods with cool stone and intricate trim designs, yet every modern convenience is hidden away.Activities in the Poipu area abound. Some of the best snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving in Poipu are right in front of, or down the street from Maka Lae'. In under five minutes, you can be at the white-sand beach fronting Kiahuna, two golf courses (one previously the home of the Grand Slam Tournament), tennis courts, restaurants, shopping, horseback riding, hiking, and much more. Historic and quaint Koloa town is just a 5-minute drive from Maka Lae'. Some of the special features of Maka Lae' are:*African Mahogany used liberally throughout.*Handmade mahogany cabinets throughout.*Brazilian cherry floors throughout.*Slab granite and marble accents throughout.*Anderson double glazed low-e fixed windows.*Viking refrigerator, double oven, hood vent, microwave and gas cook top, and two Bosch dishwashers.*Entertainment/theater room.*Tumbled travertine tile flooring in bathrooms.*Two zone split system high efficiency air conditioning units (Trane).*Security system & smoke alarm.*Two Rinnai "on demand" hot water heaters.*Cat 5 networking for cable and telephone.*Four outdoor covered lanais.*Stucco and lava rock exterior.*Outdoor shower.*2-Car garage.*Ipe wood on front and rear lanais.*Stamped concrete for driveway/sidewalk.