PEACE, SERENITY & Calm in natural vibrant wildness. The Mango Tree Cottage, for one person, or two (add $25/day) is living close to nature and while being indoors. The cottage is immersed in our Hawaiian rainforest and embraced by an ancient Mango Tree. Month-long retreat stays are encouraged with 33% discount off daily rate. 15% discount for 2 wk. retreats. W&F zazen meditation. Mon. & Th. Yoga. Wed. TaiChi. Settle. Calm. Experience "old Hawaii," & be profoundly transformed. The space Zen Simplicity and the Warmth of Old Hawaii (Hakalau, 15 miles north of Hilo). . The Mango Tree Cottage is a 16 x 24 screened studio space, completely open to the outdoors. Listen to the winds, rain “dancing” on the tin roof, crickets, falling avocados and ripe mangoes when in season. A comfortable reading chair, table for work or eating, and a gracious queen size bed –basic–offering minimal simplicity. The bathroom and kitchenette are in an adjacent building, and shared with the other person staying in the Banana Patch Cottage. Living in the Mango Tree Cottage is an experience of living harmony : BEING OUTDOORS, BEING INDOORS, simultaneously. The Mango Tree Cottage is a precious place to restore, hidden along a winding country road, where the morning light awakens us all to live and breathe deeply. 33% discount for month long stay. 15% discount for 2 weeks or longer. 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, Banana Patch Cottage, Sunrise Rm, Elegant Tree Tops Rm, Rainforest Rm. Guest access There is high-speed internet, 88 Mbps. Many guests work online. High-speed WiFi provides texting & calling capabilities. Please confirm that your phone and carrier support texting & calling over WiFi.$40 additional WiFi fee for month-long-stay guests, paid direct to us. Zazen sitting meditation W&F : 7-8 p.m. Yoga M&TH : 6-7:45 p.m. Tai Chi Wed : 8:30 a.m. at nearby Hakalau Jodo Temple. Guests are invited to join in. Other things to note Our facilities offer the best of "old Hawaii," : simplicity, quiet charm & peace. We are steeped in all that is natural - the windchimes sing as the winds blow through the verdant trees, plants and shrubs, the light changes - a little rain, a little wind, sometimes a lot. We live in deep peace and gratitude. EXPLORE Additional Listings at Akiko’s The Banana Patch Cottage Hale Aloha – House of Aloha Private rooms in the PU’UHONUA HOUSE: Rainforest Room, The Elegant Tree Tops Room, Sunrise Room