What floor plans are available at Nanahea in Hoʻopili?
Nanahea is D.R. Horton's newest single-family neighborhood in Hoʻopili, with six floor plans that start from about $926K to about $1.15M. You can pick from a single-level 3-bedroom (Kōlea), a 3-bedroom with a bonus loft (Nēnē), a 3-bedroom with a garage plus carport (ʻIwa), two 4-bedroom plans (Noio and Aeʻo), and a 5-bedroom with a bedroom and full bath downstairs. The Aeʻo gives you the most house per square foot, at about $615.
By Marina Tolentino | October 16, 2026
Nanahea has six floor plans and about a $220,000 difference between the lowest and highest starting price.
That's a big spread for one neighborhood.
So the real question isn't just "what can I afford?" It's which plan fits the way you actually live, and how fast you'll need to move when a release drops.
I toured the brand-new Nanahea models in Hoʻopili, and here's how every plan compares.
Why Nanahea and Hoʻopili are worth a look
Hoʻopili has a home for almost every budget, from condos to single-family homes. If you're new to the community, my guide comparing every Hoʻopili neighborhood is a good place to start.
A few things stand out about the community right now:
- It's still early. The master plan calls for almost 12,000 homes, and only about 3,000 are built so far.
- Amenities are already here. Parks, a dog park, a workout park, the community center with a pool, event spaces, and basketball and tennis courts.
- Small businesses are popping up, including flex units where owners can work downstairs and live upstairs, or rent them out.
- Location. Hoʻopili sits right on the border of ʻEwa Beach and Kapolei, down the road from Ka Makana Aliʻi.
- Rail access. There are three rail stations in the community, so you can ride toward downtown and Ala Moana instead of sitting in traffic.
If you're weighing the West side as a whole, my post on living in Kapolei: pros, cons, and who it fits covers the day-to-day tradeoffs.
Watch Marina walk through the Hoʻopili community at 0:47
Every Nanahea floor plan, compared
All six plans are named after Hawaiian birds, and they range from 3 to 5 bedrooms.
Kōlea: the only single-level plan
- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,092 square feet
- One story with a two-car garage
- Starts around $930K, with an alley-load version starting around $926K
Because there's no second floor, the living room gets vaulted ceilings and a big, open feel.
If you don't want stairs at all, now or down the road, this is your plan.
Watch Marina break down the Kōlea at 2:40
Nēnē: a bonus loft under $1M
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two stories, two-car garage
- Starts around $969K
Upstairs, there's a vaulted bonus loft that works as a playroom, a media space, or a home office. Downstairs has its own powder room for guests.
A loft at this price point is unusual, which is what makes the Nēnē stand out.
ʻIwa: the most space for a 3-bedroom
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two stories
- Starts around $980K
- The only plan with a one-car garage plus a covered carport
This is the model I filmed in. You get a drop zone, a big open-concept kitchen that looks right into the living room, and a second entry from the living room to the driveway.
Watch the ʻIwa model breakdown at 4:04
Noio vs. Aeʻo: the two 4-bedroom plans
These two are close in price, so the choice comes down to what you value.
Noio (Plan 22)
- 4 bedrooms, 1,633 square feet, starts around $1,039,000
- The only plan with a walk-in pantry, which matters if you shop in bulk or have a lot of kitchen appliances
- A bonus space on the main level
- The primary bedroom has two closets, including a walk-in
Aeʻo (Plan 23)
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,741 square feet, starts around $1,069,000
- A bigger main-level bonus room than the Noio
- Dual sinks in the hall bath, and laundry upstairs
- A walk-in closet and linen storage in the primary
For about $30K more, the Aeʻo gets you 108 more square feet, a bigger bonus room, and the dual-sink hall bath. The Noio gets you the walk-in pantry and that second closet in the primary.
Watch Marina compare the Noio and Aeʻo at 5:29
Choosing between plans this close in price is where a second set of eyes helps. If you're trying to decide which Nanahea plan fits your budget and your household, book a free 15-minute call with me, and we'll talk it through.
The five-bedroom plan: a bedroom and full bath downstairs
- 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,859 square feet, two stories, two-car garage
- Starts around $1.15M
- The only plan with a bedroom and full bathroom on the main level
That downstairs suite is what makes this plan work for multigenerational living, a live-in caregiver, or guests who want their own space.
Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a central bonus space that's about 12 feet wide, so it works as a real room instead of a hallway. The hall bath has a sink on each side instead of one shared counter, and laundry is upstairs, so you're not hauling baskets up and down the stairs.
If you're outgrowing your first home, this is the plan to look at closely. My guide on how to move up from your first home in Hawaiʻi walks through the bigger picture.
Watch Marina tour the five-bedroom plan at 6:52
Which plan gets you the most house for the money?
If you're the type who wants the price-per-square-foot math, here it is:
- Best value: Aeʻo, at about $615 per square foot
- Highest: Kōlea, at roughly $850 per square foot, since single-level living costs more per foot
- Everything else falls in the $600s
At filming, there were 12 homes available, and 7 of those were the five-bedroom plan, priced around $1.165M to $1.183M. That gives five-bedroom buyers a little more choice on location within the map.
Watch the inventory and price-per-square-foot breakdown at 8:12
What release days at Nanahea really look like
Here's the part most people don't expect.
We're seeing what we saw in 2021 and 2022 again: people are camping out on the sidewalk to get these homes.
Here's how it works:
- The sales office usually gives about 24 hours' notice, often on a Friday, that a new release is coming the next day.
- It's first come, first served. You can't call ahead and reserve a plan.
- Buyers line up with camping chairs and wait for the doors to open at 10AM on Saturday.
Even if you're fifth in line, you don't know what the four people ahead of you want. So go in with a first choice and a backup ready.
If you're off island or just can't sit in line, I've done this for clients before. I'll hold your spot.
Nanahea has 194 total homes, so expect about another year of releases before it sells out.
Watch Marina explain how release days work at 9:36
Financing and incentives
D.R. Horton has its own in-house lender that sets its own rates, separate from the headline rates you see in the news. There are also extra seller credits for military and first responders.
Rates and incentives change often, so confirm current rates, terms, and eligibility directly with the lender before you plan around them.
New construction from a big builder has real pros and cons, and it isn't the right fit for everyone. Sometimes a resale home that's 20 or 30 years old makes more sense for your situation.
Find the Nanahea plan that fits you
Nanahea gives you six very different ways to live in Hoʻopili, from a no-stairs single level to a five-bedroom with a downstairs suite. The right plan depends on your budget, your household, and how ready you are for release day.
We own two homes in Hoʻopili ourselves, and I love helping people become our neighbors. If you want help comparing plans, building your first and backup choice, or deciding between new construction and resale, book a free 15-minute consultation call, and let's talk through your situation.
About Marina Tolentino
Marina Tolentino is a real estate agent serving the Oahu area. She has helped over 100 first-time buyers and growing families feel confident about finding homes that fit their lives, and shares practical market insights through her YouTube channel and blog. Connect with Marina at https://marinatolentino.com.
