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

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Inside the 30 foot cedar round room.
Aloha - E Como Mai - Come Explore a private/hidden gem on Big Island of Hawai
Looking Makai toward Mauna Kea
Ahu Lani Retreat Center is an exclusive eco-retreat center.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$1,283
avg per night

Explore the area

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Honokaa, HI
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
  • Place, Waipio Valley Lookout
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)

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
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$1,283
avg per night

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About the area

Honokaa

Located in Honokaa, this lodge 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 Kalopa State Recreation Area. Consider Anna Ranch Heritage Center for a night out or Mauna Kea Observatory if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tex Drive In & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Vanilla Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Honoka’a Public House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ahualoa Family Farms - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪I Luv Dumplings - ‬20 min drive

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!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. ?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. on 27 Mar 2026 start from AU$1,283, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. ?

On-site parking is available at the 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 lodge 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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

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

Beauty

It was a beautiful property. We had a wonderful time there. I ended up in the ICU and Kaia took great care of my friends. I would rent this again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

A beautiful stay in the cloud forest of Hawaii

My family stayed here for a week for celebrations and a family reunion. The property is stunning and the hosts are kind, welcoming and well-informed on the area and property. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen extremely well-equipped (a vitamix!) The hosts are good communicators and I would highly recommend this place for a big group looking for lots of space in a remote area of Hawaii island. One thing potential guests will want to know-- although we found this place very comfortable, it might not be comfortable for everyone. The ride to the property from the highway is 20 minutes uphill on a bumpy road. There are no shortcuts and if you have a bad back, it might not work for you. Also, there is no heat in the bedrooms. It can get chilly at night, so make sure everyone in your party is well-aware to bring extra layers. I would absolutely recommend Ahu Lani to a group of crunchy travelers who enjoy hiking and cooking together. It's a very very special place.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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