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Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land.

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20458 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land.

Picture Shangri La with rolling mists and sunshine over the canopy of Ohia Lehua with the tip of Mauna Kea poking through the valleys off in the near distance...

Ahu Lani Retreat Center is an educational and retreat facility located at 3,000 feet elevation on the Hamakua Coast. We host Universities, Yoga Teacher Trainings, Father Daughter Retreats, and a variety of unique groups looking to escape the sounds and vibrations of the modern world and retreat to the mystical forests of fairies and dragons.

We are the last property on the road only 3.5 miles from the belt road. We are on the slopes of Mauna Kea (10 miles mauka) and situated in an old growth Ohia and newly planted Koa forest. The journey to our sanctuary is a pilgrimage to an ancient part of the Hawaiian landscape that many people haven't had a chance to experience until now.

We have not been active on VRBO and so our listing has recently been updated.

16 people are included in this booking rate, but we host up to 20 people. We specialize in connecting visitors and guests to the Hawaiian community of healers. We can arrange yoga, ayurvedic, lomi lomi, gong, etc.

Our ranch is a miniature petting zoo and we have baby goats and gigantic horses for you to meet. Farm fresh eggs are included for our guests as long as they last.

The Ahu Lani Sanctuary which surrounds the retreat center is a 24 acre native forest. We have over 130 different species of native trees, ferns, flowers, and herbs. We have hiking trails on the land, or explore barefoot in the forest on your own trails. The land is fully fenced so no worry about wild boars or random bulls.

A wrap-around Lani makes for great gathering spaces to enjoy meals, relax and read, nap, and hang out with the friends/family. A large commercial style chef's kitchen with chopping block island is perfect for creating home cooked meals, or let us cater for you.

This property has a very unique 30 foot cedar round room. Enjoy morning yoga, meditation, dancing, and group gatherings in this warm and special room.

We are 100% off grid -solar and water catchment.

Close to Waimea (25 minutes to town) and Waipio Valley (20 minutes) yet far enough from the highway to feel like you are in your own Hawaiian sanctuary. Mauna Kea is visible on a clear day. 50 minutes to Hilo, 1.5 hour to Kona, and 45 minutes to the most amazing beaches on Hawaii. Plenty of parking for multiple vehicles, we do recommend 4X4 because it is a dirt road to access the ranch.

Let us share with you a part of Hawaii you have never seen before!

Property manager

Kaia Kababik

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: NOT INSIDE - outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,928 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-171-820-7488-01, TA-171-820-7488-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hamakua Eco-lodge Retreat Center Remote Conservation Forest
Hamakua Eco-lodge Retreat Center Remote Conservation Forest
Hamakua Eco lodge Retreat Center in a Remote Conservation Forest
Hamakua Eco lodge Retreat Center in a Remote Conservation Forest

About the area

Map
Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 12 min drive
  • Kalopa State Recreation Area - 19 min drive
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 33 min drive
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 59 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tex Drive In & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Vanilla Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Honokaa Public House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fudge'n Coffee Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Tea - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hawaiian Vanilla Company, Kalopa State Recreation Area, and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Kalōpā and Hamakua Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ahu Lani Sanctuary
A stunning and beautiful situation and location. The hosts Garrett and Kaia were so pleasant to deal with and very helpful. They made suggestions as to sights to see and good places to eat, going so far as to even picking up a meal for us. There was plenty of room at this location for all of our family and each member had their own room. Out grand children greatly enjoyed the animal life both domestic and wild. Mahalo Kaia and Garrett.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Hawaii
This place was better than we had hoped! The host were very helpful, set up yoga for us and helped with anything we needed. Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
The pictures on VRBO do NOT do this property justice. It is amazingly beautiful and peaceful. The family room and kitchen were so spacious that everyone hung out for hours every evening for meals and to play games. We spent a lot of time together on the massive wrap-around porches. The kids loved petting the goats and horses and checking for eggs in the chicken coop. And the whole family laid in the courtyard at night watching the stars. We went to Kona and Hilo to do a few touristy things. But I would have been happy just staying at the house. The yoga studio is awesome. Tanner, the caretaker, lives nearby and took us on a tour of the land. He’s a conservationist and is working to reintroduce trees and protect the Hawaiian ecosystem. He’s very knowledgeable- we learned quite a bit from him. Also, we were celebrating the life of my younger brother who passed recently and he brought 3 trees for us to plant in his memory. It was very thoughtful and meant a lot to all of us. I would recommend buying groceries before you head there (there’s a great Costco in Kona). But other than food, everything you need is there (including a kitchen with all the utensils you need and even beach chairs and boogie boards for the beach). I would also recommend doing the initial drive up the mountain during the day. The road is safe but quite an adventure the first night. LOL. This is the perfect spot for a restful retreat and was my favorite vacation ever. I couldn’t recommend it more. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023