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

11 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20458 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Check out the area

Honokaa, HI

Hawaiian Vanilla Company12 min drive
Kalopa State Recreation Area19 min drive
Waipio Valley Lookout33 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Crystal

1 Queen Bed

Fluer

1 Single Bed

Luna

1 Queen Bed

Mermaid

1 Single Bed

Ocean Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Pele

2 Single Beds

Poliahu

3 Single Beds

Rainbow

2 Single Beds

Rainforest

1 Single Bed

Sky

1 Queen Bed

Sol

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Lanai East

Toilet · Shower only

Lanai West

Toilet · Shower only

Mermaid

Toilet · Shower only

Ocean Suite (private)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

NOT INSIDE - outside only.

4x4 vehicles are required with a 5 vehicle limit per group.

NO WOOD allowed to be brought onto the land.

Guests may not visit the Kalopa Forest during their stay at Ahu Lani due to the possible spread of Rapid Ohia Death.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

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

About the area

Honokaa

Located in Honokaa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Hamakua Country Club and Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hawaiian Vanilla Company and Hamakua Fudge Shop. Travelling with kids? Consider Mauna Kea Observatory and Keck Observatory. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 12 min drive
Kalopa State Recreation Area - 19 min drive
Hamakua Country Club - 21 min drive
Waipio Valley Lookout - 33 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
Honokaa Public House - 20 min drive
Mauna Kea Tea - 28 min drive
Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 12 min drive
Harmoni Foods - 20 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, Hamakua Heritage Corridor, and Kalopa State Recreation Area. Hamakua Fudge Shop and Kalōpā are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

16 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

18 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Kaia Kababik

Mauka to Makai - From the Mountains to the Oceans... that's our passion. We own and operate an expedition fleet in Santa Barbara, CA in the Summer and retreat to our ancient forest in the Winter. We love hosting people at Ahu Lani and sharing the decades of work that have gone into protecting this special forest. Both of us are educators, guides, and animal lovers.

Why they chose this property

Ahu Lani is a very special place. The native trees make this place feel like you are in a private sanctuary far away from the modern world... and in many ways you are! The mornings are typically nice and warm and sunny with average temperatures in the high 70s low 80s. The Hamakua Coast is much wetter than the Kona side of the island, and at 3,000 feet elevation, Ahu Lani is a bit more moderate in temperature, which makes for very comfortable nights! This location places you right in the middle of beaches, volcanoes, valleys, and city life. We are 40 minutes away from the most beautiful beach in the USA, Hapuna. Just to keep in mind, Captain Cook is also about 35 minutes from this beach, but you have to travel along a very busy highway to get there. From Ahu Lani to Hapuna and the beaches, the road is less busy and you drive over the pasture lands and past Mauna Kea, a very impressive drive!

What makes this property unique

Peaceful sanctuary in the trees, hike around the property, visit with the animals, enjoy meditation and yoga in the cedar round room. This place is 100% off grid using solar energy and water catchment from rain water.