The Banyan Tree House

The Banyan Tree House Review

If a taste of rural Hawaii life in plantation days is what you crave, you can find it at this pastoral spot—the 2-acre property is lush with tropical foliage, has an expansive lawn, and is fringed with huge monkeypod and banyan trees. The cottages (bedrooms, really, with updated baths, kitchenettes, and private entrances) are simple and functional. The gem, though, is the 1927 plantation house with its sprawling living and dining rooms, a kitchen any cook will adore, and a lanai that will take you back in time. The configuration of the property allows for lots of combinations; you can rent one, two, or all three bedrooms in the house or even add the adjoining one-bedroom cottage. And you can rent the entire property for a family reunion or a retreat and have access to a large yoga and meditation space complete with audio and video capabilities.