Neighborhoods at Kohanaiki encompass a collection of residential enclaves, each reflecting the serene beauty and spirit of the Kona Coast. Designed to harmonize natural elements with sustainable features, these communities deliver effortless luxury in every detail. Here, seclusion and social connection exist in perfect balance, creating a community that is entirely private yet warmly welcoming.
We invite you to explore the growing vision of Kohanaiki through our thoughtfully designed residential neighborhoods. Each new enclave blends timeless architecture with island-inspired living, creating spaces that feel both elevated and grounded.
Carrie Nicholson is a top-producing Real Estate Agent with over 25 years of real estate experience in Hawaii. She currently serves as the Principal Broker & Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kohanaiki Realty, LLC. Over the course of her career, she has achieved $2 billion in residential and land sales in Hawaii.
Carrie was previously Principal Broker at Kukio Properties, leading a high-performing sales team and working with clients who value excellence and personalized service. Most recently, she spent 12 years at Hawai‘i Life – Forbes Global Properties as Broker-In-Charge and Director of Hawai‘i Life One, Hawaii Island. Carrie was also the Broker-In-Charge and Director of Sales and Marketing at Hōkūliʻa. Her work has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Modern Luxury Hawaii, and the New York Post, and she has been repeatedly recognized as one of Hawai‘i’s top real estate agents by Hawai‘i Business Magazine. In 2024, Carrie received the Jeff Hyland Honoree Award for deal of the year by Forbes Global Properties.
A Hawaiian native, Carrie has a love of the Islands. She’s a certified Coast Guard submarine co-pilot, rescue scuba diver, and free diver. She has even worked with National Geographic on underwater documentaries and photography. Before her real estate career, Carrie spent 8 years in Japan as an international model, representing major brands like Coca-Cola, Sony, and Kao Cosmetics.
She lives on the Kona Coast of the Big Island with her husband Winton, Design/Builder with Nicholson, LLC, and their three children.
Our team offers an unrivaled combination of passion, experience, and dedication. Servicing an outstanding database of buyers, sellers, investors, and developers, we have been ranked nationally amongst industry leaders. Our team showcases the spirit and tenacity to service your needs.
