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The transfer of the Onion House to capable new owners was celebrated with a
traditional Hawaiian blessing, by Reverend Danny Akaka.


The Onion House was recently purchased by the Harry and Barbara Last Family Trust.   Barbara had wanted to visit this architectural wonder some time ago and when she learned that the property was for sale, she insisted that they book their stay immediately.
Upon awakening in the Onion House the very first morning, Harry fell in love with the unique architecture and as well the engineering structural aspects of the overall property.  They both decided that they wanted to be the purchasers, not only to enjoy for their family, but also to continue to preserve and maintain this wonderful property for guests as well.

Pouring over the construction details of the Onion House also brought back vivid memories. In the late 1970’s near Vancouver, B.C., Barbara and Harry, a mechanical engineer and inventor, designed and built by hand a hillside home, complete with an indoor swimming pool for their three children, who were all in competitive swimming.    In order to combat humidity in the pool area, Harry soon became interested in automatic pool covers, which eventually led to him founding a business in that industry, which still exist as a closely held family business today.  Harry's inventions include 29 patents, some of which are the basis for the family business which now employs two of his children and a handful of grandchildren.  Harry has gone on to design and build four additional homes.  He owns several homes on Oahu which are also vacation rentals.​

Barbara and Harry have asked Beth McCormick to continue to be an advisor on the maintenance and preservation of the property. Manager Jeanne Awai, along with the crew who have managed the gardening and maintenance alongside Beth, will continue the tradition of welcoming guests to the Onion House. Terri Watson will manage the booking process for Harry and Barbara and will be the person you work with to arrange your stay.

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Barbara and Beth in the kitchen on the morning of the ceremony.
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Beth and Brad will consult on vacation rentals and architectural preservation.
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Jeanne heads up the crew that work their magic on the Onion House.
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This vacation rental brochure was printed by Auntie Dofeen in 1962. She foresaw this business long before the internet and succeeding generations made it a reality.
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Terri (right) is the guest relations and booking manager for the new owners. 
She and Kimi (left) help Harry and Barbara with their Oahu properties as well.

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Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; about 15 minutes from KOA airport in Kona, on the Big Island.  

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