Hawaii Island Retreat

This is one of the most idealic and peaceful locations and stays I've ever been on. The peace that surrounds you once you step foot in the door. The views are amazing, the wind blowing through the trees and into the rooms is heavenly. As others may have mentioned, there is no AC, the ceiling fans and open windows are all that are needed. There are no TVs in the rooms, for which I was thankful for. There is a big screen TV room above the lobby if one is needed. They conserve energy and run on solar which is really impressive. Jeanne was incredibly sweet and more than accommodating. The salt water pool is divine, yoga studios are here as well. I can't rate high enough. I almost want to keep the place a secret but had to share. Beautiful property.

This retreat is exactly what it promises: a quiet, oceanfront, boho-chic escape. From the moment I arrived, I felt seen and cared for. Jeanie noticed my original room had water damage, looked at me—an exhausted traveler—and said, “I think the Violet Room will suit you.” And it absolutely did. Every staff member welcomed me with warmth and kindness. Mike thoughtfully arranged my yoga classes and a massage—thank you, Mike!—and Jeanie gave me the sweetest impromptu massage. I fell utterly in love with drifting off to sleep to the serenade of coquí frogs—seriously, be an invasive species in PA, I’d happily let you. The whole experience felt like a deep exhale, a gentle pause from the world. I left feeling relaxed, restored, and already dreaming of my return.

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon in April of 2025. It’s a lovely location. April isn’t peak travel season for big island and this is a retreat not a resort. We arrived and checked in without problem. After a quick tour of the property we were shown our bungalow. It was perfect for us. There might have been one other guest there the 3 days we stayed. No one bothered us we even slept with the curtains and windows open. So peaceful with the sound of the wildlife and waves crashing on the stones at the base of the cliff 100 feet from our bungalow door. Sunrise and sunset was stunning. We will absolutely be booking there again. It was a very pleasant stay for us.

Be prepared before you go. They are on solar power with a back up generator. The power went out, the showers have warm or cold water, the pool is cold, the hot tub is broken down, meals are not available, you are in a very rural area with limited stores or restaurants. The staff is not available most of the day. That being said, the property is beautiful located on top of a cove. The grounds are well kept, but the buildings need work. If you want a retreat with no noise and you plan on staying at the retreat this would work, but it’s still not worth the high price.