The Sunrise Room is in the 2-story, 5 bedroom Pu'uhonua House. It has 2 twin beds, for one or two people. $25/night for 2nd person. The Pu'uhonua House is our shared "community" house, with up to 3 others in this "plantation classic." 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 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"--Hawaiin tumeric. Guests share the bathroom and full kitchen. There is a comfortable living room with a diverse library and an old Japanese family ancestral altar.. Pu'uhonua means "sanctuary," and this warm, gracious home is a "sanctuary," a reminder of the spirit and architecture of "Old Hawaii,"when sugar was king,. Communities lived closer together and everyone shared what they had. This spirit of family and sharing thrives here. 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 M-F, 5:20-6:15 a.m. Yoga is Mon. & Thurs. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Tai Chi Wed. 8:30 a.m. at Hakalau Jodo Temple and guests are invited to join. Our "Temple of Gratitude" is open for guests to sit quietly in silence, contemplation and prayer. 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. Wailea is a quaint old plantation village of about 12 households. It is a very friendly and warm community where we know each other. Our families know each other. Every Tuesday, we have our community market, Hakalau Market FoodSHARE 3-5 pm. The community gathers to share, sell, and trade food; GREAT food for our bodies, souls, and our precious community. We are located 15 miles from Hilo. A car is a convenience. There is our Hele On Bus service. Our facilities offer the best of "old Hawaii," - the natural simplicity and quiet charm. 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.