Cottage in Hakalau

A Sacred Space for one person to settle & restore. The BANANA PATCH COTTAGE is enclosed by screen & nestled in a grove of banana trees, surrounded by a forest of guava, avocado & mango trees. Listen to the winds, the rains dancing on the tin roof, the cascading leaves & crickets. There is high speed wifi ($40 for mo. long stay), a shared kitchen & bathroom. 15% discount for 2 wks. 30% discount for 1 month. Deepen & Settle. Sacred. The space The Banana Patch Cottage is for the person immersing in the wild beautiful and natural beauty of our beloved Hawaii. Zazen meditation, yoga & tai chi practice and a profound love for Hawaii create the foundation here. Some guests work remotely, & then explore during off-hours and weekends Sleep & read on the bamboo frame bed or on the comfy reading chair, enjoying the wide variety of books. Journal daily when arising early with the bird song & early morning light. Go deeply within while opening to the Rainforest teeming with life!! Bathroom and kitchen are in an adjacent building, and shared with the guest in the Mango Tree Cottage. The kitchen has the Basics : gas stove, compact fridge, pots, dishes. Basic. Simple. . Calm & settle the soul. Return to simplicity. Basics. Goggle trailer of "August at Akiko's" a movie made here. Feel the spirit of Akiko's. Also check out Akiko's listings for other accommodations: Hale Aloha, Mango Tree Cottage, Sunrise Rm, Elegant Tree Tops Rm, Rainforest Rm. Just 15 miles north of Hilo along the luscious Hamakua coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. Minimum 7 night stay. 2 weeks or longer: 15% discount 1 month (28 days) or longer: 33% discount High speed WiFi: 88 Mbps for remote work $40 additional WiFi fee for month-long-stay guests. Paid direct to us. Guest access There is high speed wifi : 88MBPS. Many guests work online. High-speed WiFi provides texting & calling capabilities. Please confirm that your phone and carrier support texting & calling over WiFi. Other things to note Peace, surrounded by the lush and wild tall tall trees, flowers, shrubs, birds and chirping insects. and monstrous vines We offer the best of "old Hawaii," - natural simplicity, caring and quiet charm. We are steeped in all that is natural -the wild and lush trees and plants with small winding humble pathways, - a little rain, a little wind, sometimes a lot! We love Hawaii and are blessed to live here. We live in deep peace and gratitude. Zazen, sitting meditation W & F, 7-8:15 pm . Optional. Beginning instruction offered. Yoga stretches M&TH 6:15-7:45 pm. Tai Chi Wed. 8:30 a.m. at nearby Hakalau Jodo Temple. EXPLORE Additional Listings at Akiko’s The Mango Tree Cottage Hale Aloha – House of Aloha Private rooms in the PU'UHONUA HOUSE : Rainforest Room, The Elegant Tree Tops Room, Sunrise Room