A Fleetwood Mac Hawaii Retreat

One of 1970s rock band Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits was “Don’t Stop,” and band member and cofounder John McVie (the “Mac” of Fleetwood Mac) certainly didn’t stop when he laid eyes on one of Honolulu’s greatest secluded estates back in 2006. It’s a home where you can truly “go your own way.”

Located near the slopes of Diamond Head and walking distance from the sandy beaches of Waikiki, McVie’s Hawaii home for more than a decade is hidden, flexible, and versatile—allowing everything from intimate gatherings to large parties, as befits a musician/entertainer. The spacious residence of more than 9,000 square feet is notable for its contemporary design (it was built in 1986), with hints of streamline moderne and art deco influences—and certainly accords with a lifestyle that values privacy and luxury.

Built in 1986, John McVie’s Honolulu hideaway is a modern, hidden gem. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

Impeccably conceived interiors lend the home an airy, welcoming openness. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

The home’s main living area is a vaulted, double-height centerpiece with streamlined touches. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

This Diamond Head hideaway of bass guitarist John McVie is handy to Waikiki Beach and other Honolulu hot spots

Entering the home, visitors will be impressed by the stately patio enclosure that fronts the residence and frames its main entrance. The front doors open into an expansive living area that enjoys a double-height ceiling, with the second story accessed by a fancifully designed staircase and graced with balconies accented with art deco-style glass bricks.

This impressive patio enclosure frames the main entrance and welcomes visitors into the home. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

The home’s main living area is a vaulted, double-height centerpiece with streamlined touches. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

A dine-in kitchen and gleaming adjacent dining room with a distinctive wooden table are additional ground-floor highlights.

A spacious dine-in kitchen is discreetly adjacent to the modern dining area. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

A minimalist dining room capitalizes on open-air views. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

Upstairs, a magnificent master suite is noted for its clean lines and generous closet space, with additional bedrooms all enjoying cinematic views.

This master suite enjoys clean lines and an outdoor balcony. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

A bright and spacious master bath is immaculately appointed. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

The master suite boasts generous walk-in closets. Photograph: Mark Singer Photography

Outside, guests will be struck by a magnificent courtyard that includes a welcoming swimming pool, barbeque area, adjoining covered patios, and vistas of the city and the beach. All told, this tropical retreat and its owner have one important thing in common—they’re both indisputably rock stars.