The Banana Patch cottage, for one person only, is an open air 12 x 12 room, enclosed in screen and nestled in a grove of banana trees. Guests hear the winds, the rains dancing on the tin roof, the cascading leaves and the crickets. The cottage is surrounded by guava, avocado, mango, breadfruit and lychee trees- a tropical paradise. There is high speed wifi ($40 for mo. long stay), a shared kitchen and bathroom. 33% discount for month long retreats. Deepen, Settle, Ground, Strengthen. The Banana Patch is for someone seeking personal retreat time, quiet, yoga, tai chi and zazen practices, plus working remotely, and many opportunities to explore Hawai'i. The 12x12 cottage is intimately nestled in a grove of banana trees. Hear & feel the winds, the rain dancing on the tin roof, the cascading leaves, the coqui frogs, and the falling "torpedo" avos & mango, when in season. Sleep on a bamboo frame bed or sit on the comfy reading chair enjoying the wide variety of books. Journal daily when arising early with the coming of the early morning light. Go deeply within while opening to the Great Wild Natural Rainforest Shower, toilet and kitchen are in an adjacent building, and shared with the guest in the Mango Tree Cottage. The kitchen has a gas stove, small fridge, pots, tea kettle and dishes. Return to simple naturalness. Calm & settle the soul. Just 15 miles north of Hilo along the luscious Hamakua coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. Minimum 7 night stay. 2 weeks or longer: 15% discount 1 month (28 days) or longer: 33% discount High speed WiFi: 88 Mbps for remote work $40 additional WiFi fee for month-long-stay guests. Paid direct to us. There is high speed wifi : 88MBPS. Many guests work online. High-speed WiFi provides texting & calling capabilities. Please confirm that your phone and carrier support texting & calling over WiFi. Akiko lives on the grounds. She is available to assist, whenever needed. and shares stories of growing up in Hawaii, and her on-going love affair with her beloved Hawaii. 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. We are located 15 miles from Hilo. A car is a convenience. There is our Hele On Bus service. Once you book, we can suggest car rental places and Uber drivers who are kind and gracious. We offer the best of "old Hawaii," - natural simplicity, caring and quiet charm. We are steeped in all that is natural -the trees and plants and shrubs, wild and lush with small winding humble pathways, - a little rain, a little wind, sometimes a lot, and we love Hawaii and are blessed to live here. We live in deep peace and gratitude. Zazen, sitting meditation M-F, 5:10-6:20 a.m. Optional. Beginning instruction offered. Yoga stretches M&TH 6:15-7:45 pm. Tai Chi Wed. 8:30 a.m. at nearby Hakalau Jodo Temple.