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5.0 (3 reviews)
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Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center - Community Kitchen

Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center

4.2(10 reviews)
6.4 mi

I felt like the property was misrepresented by the listing on booking.com. I wasn't expecting a "5…read morestar experience" as listing stated and I don't mind staying in budget accomodations. But really felt mislead since booking.com stated "EVERY selection here includes private bathroom and shower." There was no private bathroom or shower. There were shared bathrooms and showers. I paid extra for a room with a "sea view" but I could not see the ocean. The woman checking us in said, "we ask you turn your lights off by 9pm." I'm all for saving electricity, even more so when on solar, but when paying for a room, I don't like having a 9pm bedtime. What if I wanted to stay up until 11pm reading a book? I understand and respect the concept of quite hours, but lights out is another story. They have a vegan kitchen and I can understand and respect that they don't want you to contaminate the food prep area with any meat/fish/eggs/dairy. But I found the no alcohol rule on the property to be overbearing when we are adults and paying guests. Perhaps we would like to enjoy a single beer on the sea view Lanai where you can't see the ocean? Hare Krishna propaganda on the nightstand as well. Our room didn't look like the pictures here. We were also supposed to spend the night in the "Yoga Hale" which was uncomfortably close to the 7am yoga class for us, and wouldn't have given us the choice to sleep in past 7am if we had wanted to. We decided not to stay the night. If you're looking for any sort of privacy, I would look elsewhere. I've been trying to get a refund through booking.com, but the property refuses to acknowledge their false advertising and booking.com is not accepting any liability. I would recommend spending the same or less amount of money somewhere else.

Incredible experience. A friend and I spent two nights in the Noni cabin. Basic and modest…read moreaccommodations. What makes this place so special are the incredible, lush surroundings, the peaceful tranquility, and the warm and welcoming staff. Come with a sense of adventure and great attitude and you will feel the spiritual energy. We enjoyed yoga every day guided by wonderful teachers, each sharing their own style. The food is clean and healthy, made with love. It was fun hearing everyone's story of why they were there. It's like a work study program. The Koki frogs are loud at night, so if you are a light sleeper, bring earplugs. Thank you for sharing this beautiful gem. I will return someday!

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Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center - Another great cabin

Another great cabin

Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center - Orchids on the property

Orchids on the property

Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center - The main entrance

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The main entrance

Hawaiian Sanctuary - fresh eggs, chicken and goose

Hawaiian Sanctuary

3.9(27 reviews)
2.7 mi

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at this farm retreat: especially going to sleep surrounded by the…read moremesmerizing calls of coqui frogs, the interesting farm animals (muscovy ducks, saffron finch, the rowdy guineafowls, a lot of peacocks, a few piglets) at the farm. Our cabin had private shower, fan, condition was okay but lacked coffee supplies. There were frequent sounds of cars moving to/from cabins but overall it was a good stay. We did not use the shared kitchen but everyone seemed to be really nice and friendly.

We stumbled upon Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center while looking for a last-minute place to stay…read morenear Hilo after deciding to extend our honeymoon from Kona to explore the other side of the island, and we're so glad we did! What started as a spontaneous stay turned into one of the most healing and transformative experiences of our lives. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was peaceful, welcoming, and full of genuine care. We ended up spending nearly all of our time at the sanctuary instead of exploring because their healing services were exactly what we needed. Dr. Rich was phenomenal! Combining medical expertise with a holistic approach to help us address some long-standing health issues. Tammy's bodywork and her deep understanding of frequency and energy work were absolutely essential to our experience. Anita's hydro cleansing session was nothing short of incredible, my wife actually regained her sense of smell for the first time since losing it after Covid and a stroke in 2021! And then there was Kelly, her food and fresh juices were out of this world! Every meal was nourishing and full of life. The entire staff radiated warmth, kindness, and a genuine passion for helping people heal. We didn't want to leave and are already planning our return trip. Thank you, Hawaiian Sanctuary, for making us feel like family and for the life changing care and love you poured into every moment. You've truly left a lasting mark on our hearts.

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Hawaiian Sanctuary - Coffee bar

Coffee bar

Hawaiian Sanctuary - Rainforest dew

Rainforest dew

Hawaiian Sanctuary - Can't have a farm without foghorn leghorn

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Can't have a farm without foghorn leghorn

Polestar Gardens - spiritual practice activies: silent meditation, pranayama, energization exercises, yoga postures, chanting, healing prayers,etc.

Polestar Gardens

4.6(11 reviews)
6.1 mi

A rare place - a welcoming community of spiritual people. This is a supportive place to deepen…read morespiritual practices and experience karma yoga (service) projects. The cost is very low to allow young people, especially, to stay for long periods. I've known Michael and Ann for many years, and I have always been deeply touched by the kindness and inclusivity they have for others. I saw a comment by someone else who wasn't happy about their experience. It doesn't match my experience and that of hundreds of others. But when you open your community and heart as wide as they do, all sorts of people come -- not all of them as open-hearted as others. This is a place to go deep into the Raja Yoga teachings of Yogananda, but all spiritual traditions are honored here. It's a place where people learn that service is joy. And it's a place where serious personal work takes place. It's a rare gift in this world to meet people like Michael and Ann. If you are travelling on the Big Island, try and stop by. This place is a hidden jewel. It's transformed the lives of many people in amazing ways. I especially recommend it for young people; but it's a gift for spiritual seekers of any age.

This was my 2nd visit to Polestar in 2 years. Both times…read moreI've found everyone there to be very warm & welcoming. The location is beautiful. They have created a paradise out of the jungle with manicured lawns and gardens, beehives, chickens with a big beautiful main house and various outbuildings. Due to it's rural location the night skies are ablaze with millions of stars. Polestar maintains a beautiful spiritual practice which is the heart of the community and centers their values and mission. Even so, everyone is welcome, even if they aren't a devotee. You can choose to participate as much or as little as you like in spiritual practices. Highly recommend as a place to rest, connect, recharge and get to meet some great folks.

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Polestar Gardens - Polestar is a yoga retreat, spiritual community and sustainable organic farm on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Polestar is a yoga retreat, spiritual community and sustainable organic farm on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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Polestar Gardens

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The Bali House and Cottage at Kehena Beach - View of the Bali House

The Bali House and Cottage at Kehena Beach

3.5(8 reviews)
3.6 mi

The lady running this place is dishonest. We left after one night and had to fight with AirBnB for…read moremonths to get a 30% partial refund. They lied about our accomodations, first promising us the big house and then double booking and giving it to another person who paid more. Almost derailed our honeymoon. Expect no service here. No comfort, lots of bugs in the cottage. The area is nice, just choose another property.

I will first start by saying this is not a house for a family. Our party of six, my daughter her…read morehusband, two kids ages 10 and 9 and my husband I. First of all the house is not as large as they make it out to be. both my husband and I and our daughter and son in law wanted the two king beds. I might add it is not two bedrooms in the main house, one is a loft. the kids didn't fell comfortable sleeping in the cottage and wanted to sleep in the main house with us. the twin beds did not have a sheets or blankets. one of the king beds had not been changed from the last guests and had pubic hair in it, gross! The house was not clean to the average standers of a rental. The shower was in the hall to the master bedroom which was made of mostly black rock and had no glass in the window, just screen and shutter. it was very dark and the step down to the room was very high almost to the point of being dangerous for my husband and I. Bugs and geckos were in the house. it was very disappointing and we ended up leaving the next day. The host blamed us for the dirt and would not refund our money for the nights we did not stay. I just can't understand all the great reviews for this house!

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The Bali House and Cottage at Kehena Beach - 4th bedroom detached

4th bedroom detached

The Bali House and Cottage at Kehena Beach - 4th bedroom detached

4th bedroom detached

The Bali House and Cottage at Kehena Beach - Kehena black sand  across the street just 150 ft away!

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Kehena black sand across the street just 150 ft away!

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