PEACEFUL & COMFORTABLE. "Old Hawaii." The Sunrise Room is in the Pu'uhonua House, our "community" house. It has 2 twin beds, for ONE or two people. $25 additional/night for 2nd person. It receives the first light in the cool mornings as the ocean winds gently enter the many screened windows. One week minimum. Month long stays encouraged; 33% discount/person. 15% discount for 2 weeks. A Sanctuary of simplicity, peace & "Old Hawaii.." The space The Pu'uhonua House is a classic 2 story, 5 bedroom plantation house that once housed a Japanese sugar plantation workers' family of 9. The house is surrounded by breadfruit, mango, coconut trees, bamboo and "olena"--Hawaiian turmeric. Bathroom & kitchen are shared by 1-2 others. Comfortable living room with a diverse library & an old Japanese family ancestral altar. Pu'uhonua means "sanctuary," & this warm, gracious home is a "sanctuary," a reminder of the spirit & architecture of "Old Hawaii," when sugar was king,. Communities lived closer together & everyone shared what they had. This spirit of family, caring & sharing thrives here. Search for trailer of "August at Akiko's" a movie made here, to feel the spirit of Akiko's. Also check out Akiko's listings for other accommodations: Hale Aloha, Mango Tree Cottage, Banana Patch Cottage, Elegant Tree Tops Rm, Rainforest Rm. Guest access There is high-speed internet. 44 Mbps. Many guests work online. High-speed WiFi provides texting & calling capabilities. Please confirm that your phone and carrier support texting & calling over WiFi. Zazen, sitting meditation is practiced W.&F. 7-8:10 p.m. Yoga is M.&TH. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Tai Chi Wed. 8:30 a.m. at Hakalau Jodo Temple. Guests are invited to deepen practice or simply begin. Our "Temple of Gratitude" is open for guests to sit quietly in silence, contemplation & prayer. During your stay Akiko lives on the grounds. She was born and raised in Hawaii in the 40's and shares many stories of special places and events with guests. Akiko is always available to assist guests and residents. The spirit of "practice" - zazen, Yoga, tai chi, walking, thrives here. Guests staying 3-4 weeks or longer experience deep transformation. 33% discount daily rate for month long stays. Other things to note Our facilities offer the best of "old Hawaii," - the natural simplicity, quiet charm & a timeless peace. We are steeped in all that is natural - the wind chimes sing, the winds blow through the multitude of trees and plants and shrubs, the light changes - a little rain, a little wind, sometimes a lot, and we live in deep peace and gratitude. EXPLORE Additional Listings at Akiko’s The Banana Patch Cottage The Mango Tree Cottage Hale Aloha – House of Aloha Private rooms in the PU’UHONUA HOUSE: Rainforest Room, The Elegant Tree Tops Room