The Rainforest Room in the Pu'uhonua House is a single room, for one person. Look out the window and see the rainforest teeming with LIFE : the old mango trees, the wild vines, entangled in the towering lychee trees, and the sounds of the rainforest. There is a "warmth" about this "shared" house -- like being at Grandma's house, in the country, where life is peaceful, slower, human, familiar. 33% discount for month long stays to "settle," to ground, to experience a deep peace and gratitude. Zen Simplicity and the Peace & Warmth of Old Hawaii. Come and experience the spirit, the feel of a once-active sugar plantation community, in a quiet, peaceful village. Our Rainforest room is for one person in our :community" Pu'uhonua House, a classic 5-bedroom, 2-story plantation house. Everyone has their own room. Sometimes, 2-4 people share this home. Sometimes, just one. Bathrooms & kitchen are shared. Comfortable living room with a large diverse library. This was once home for a Japanese plantation workers family of 9. Come experience Old Hawaii in the spirit of "community." Come experience the peace. and natural beauty of our beloved Hawaii. 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, 5:20-6:20 a.m. Yoga is M & Th. 6:15-7:45 p.m. 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. Wailea is a quaint old plantation village of about 12 households. It is a very friendly and warm community where we know each other. Every Tuesday, is our Hakalau Market & FoodShare, 3-5 p.m. 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.