Home in Hakalau

Peaceful. Natural Beauty. The RAINFOREST ROOM is a single room in the Pu'uhonua House, our community house. Each person has their own room & bathroom & kitchen are shared. There is a "warmth" about this "shared" house -- like being at Grandma's house, in the country, where life is peaceful, slower, humane, & familiar. 1 week minimum. 15% discount for 2 wks. or longer, 30% discount for month long stays. Stay for a month. Settle & experience a deep deep peace and gratitude. The space 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. Bathroom & kitchen are shared. Leisurely enjoy the comfortable living room selecting books from a diverse library. This was once home for a Japanese plantation workers family of 9. Come experience Old Hawaii in the spirit of "community." Come and know the peace and natural beauty of our beloved Hawaii. Google "August at Akiko's" a movie made here, & experience the spirit of Akiko's. Also view Akiko's listings for other accommodations: Hale Aloha, Mango Tree Cottage, Banana Patch Cottage, Sunrise Rm, Elegant Tree Tops 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. 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. 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. Other things to note Our facilities offer the best of "old Hawaii," - the natural simplicity and quiet charm. 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. 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, natural wildness and humbled 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: The Elegant Tree Tops Room, Sunrise Room