Mango Tree Cottage : Nestled in the Forest

Entire guest house in Hakalau, Hawaii, United States

  1. 1 guest
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Akiko
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

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Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.

Akiko is a Superhost

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PEACEFUL, CALM & VIBRANT! A Sacred Space nestled under an ancient mango tree. Retreat for one. 2nd person, add $25/day. Nestled in our Hawaiian rainforest, the MANGO TREE COTTAGE deepens restoration & inspires creativity. Month-long retreat stays are greatly encouraged, with 30% discount off daily rate. 15% discount for 2 wk. retreats. One week minimum stay. W&F zazen meditation. Mon. & Th. Yoga. Settle. Ground. Experience "old Hawaii," & be profoundly transformed.

The space
Zen Simplicity and the Warmth of Old Hawaii, to be found, 15 miles north of Hilo. The MANGO TREE COTTAGE is a 16 x 24 screened studio space, open to the outdoors. Hear the winds, the rain “dancing” on the tin roof, crickets, falling avocados & ripe mangoes "crashing" when in season. A comfortable reading chair, table for work or eating, and a gracious queen size bed –basic–offering simplicity. The bathroom and kitchenette are in an adjacent building, and shared with the person staying in the neighboring Banana Patch Cottage. Living in the Mango Tree Cottage is an experience of living OUTDOORS & INDOORS, simultaneously, a precious place to live, to restore & to be inspired. Awaken gently & graciously to the early morning light and breathe in deeply. Stay a month. 33% discount. 15% discount for 2 weeks or longer. 1 week minimum stay.

Goggle "August at Akiko's" a movie made here. Feel the spirit of Akiko's and "know" the quiet power of Hawaii.

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 our "community house," the PU’UHONUA HOUSE: 1)Rainforest Room, 2)The Elegant Tree Tops Room, 3) Sunrise Room

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What this place offers

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Free parking on premises
Long-term stays allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 65 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Hakalau, Hawaii, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

Wailea is a quaint old plantation village of about 12 households. It is a very friendly and warm community where we know each other. Our families know each other. Every Tuesday, we have our community market and we gather to share,sell, and trade food; great food for our bodies and souls.

Meet your host

Superhost
236 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Farrington High Sch.
My work: Akiko's Buddhist B&B
ALOHA & WELCOME, Thank you very much for viewing our various accommodations. Our accommodations are located along the lush and tropical Hamakua Coast, 15 miles north of Hilo. I am Akiko Masuda, a 3rd generation Japanese woman, born in Honolulu in the 40’s, long before freeways, shopping malls, email, Blackberrys, and cell phones. I have been a writer of children's books, student of tai chi, hula, and zen meditation, I am a storyteller, hostess, housekeeper, and love caring for our gardens and fruit trees with our weedwhacker and leaf blower. I am the president of the WAILEA VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMUNITY. I have been living in Wailea Village since' 91, and at that time, was the first person to buy in this quiet, peaceful country village in 35 years. Please come and discover the peace and kindness here.

Akiko is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 11:00
1 guest maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported