Fodor's Expert Review Your Hawaiian Retreat

A collection of three retreat and vacation rental properties comprise this exotic destination on an organic farm in Puna. Cute and distinctive, the one-bedroom Avocado House with loft sleeps three, while the more spacious Mango House—with its second-story living room and lanai—accommodates four. Featuring handcrafted Balinese huts made of exotic hardwoods, the main residence serves as a retreat center large enough for 12 people and also carries the largest nightly price. This property is deep in the heart of Puna off the beaten track.

Since it’s a working farm, your hosts are all too glad for guests to enjoy the delicious fruit that’s ripening outside of the house doors, including avocado and pineapple.

room

The three houses on the retreat property range from simple, charming accommodations that are great and affordable for couples or small families (the Avocado and Mango Houses) to the Ohana House, an exotic retreat in the middle of farm land that is great for large groups. Each exists in its own space on this organic Puna farm, and the Avocado House even has an actual avocado tree growing through the house! No matter which house you’re in you’ll be surrounded by nature, have a great deal of privacy, and enjoy plenty of bird and frog songs during your stay.

YOU SHOULD KNOW There are no TVs, but good, strong Wi-Fi is provided for free.

bathroom

Each bathroom differs based on the house, but all are clean and well maintained.

dining

There are no on-site restaurants, but if you’re staying in the Ohana House your hosts will cook for you for $70 per person, per day. The other two houses have full kitchens that are stocked with coffee, eggs, bread, and fresh fruit.