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Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land.

Family-friendly lodge in Honokaa with a fitness centre

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Interior
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. . Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Located in Honokaa, this lodge is in a rural area and by the sea. Hamakua Country Club and Waipio Na'alapa Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hawaiian Vanilla Company and Kalopa State Recreation Area. Consider Anna Ranch Heritage Center for a night out or Mauna Kea Observatory if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Honokaa, HI

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tex Drive In & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Vanilla Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Honoka’a Public House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ahualoa Family Farms - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Andrade’s Honokaa Cafe - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land.

Family-friendly lodge by the sea
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. . Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and a music library
Room features
All guest rooms at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. include comforts, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and travel cots
  • 5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: NOT INSIDE - outside only.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

4x4 vehicles are required with a 5 vehicle limit per group.
NO WOOD allowed to be brought onto the land.
Guests may not visit the Kalopa Forest during their stay at Ahu Lani due to the possible spread of Rapid Ohia Death.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
NOT INSIDE - outside only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-171-820-7488-01, TA-171-820-7488-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hamakua Eco-lodge Retreat Center Remote Conservation Forest
Hamakua Eco-lodge Retreat Center Remote Conservation Forest
Hamakua Eco lodge Retreat Center in a Remote Conservation Forest
Hamakua Eco lodge Retreat Center in a Remote Conservation Forest

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hawaiian Vanilla Company, Kalopa State Recreation Area, and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Kalōpā and Hamakua Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Forest Retreat Eco-Lodge - 24 acres of private land. Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty

It was a beautiful property. We had a wonderful time there. I ended up in the ICU and Kaia took great care of my friends. I would rent this again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Hawaii

This place was better than we had hoped! The host were very helpful, set up yoga for us and helped with anything we needed. Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful stay in the cloud forest of Hawaii

My family stayed here for a week for celebrations and a family reunion. The property is stunning and the hosts are kind, welcoming and well-informed on the area and property. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen extremely well-equipped (a vitamix!) The hosts are good communicators and I would highly recommend this place for a big group looking for lots of space in a remote area of Hawaii island. One thing potential guests will want to know-- although we found this place very comfortable, it might not be comfortable for everyone. The ride to the property from the highway is 20 minutes uphill on a bumpy road. There are no shortcuts and if you have a bad back, it might not work for you. Also, there is no heat in the bedrooms. It can get chilly at night, so make sure everyone in your party is well-aware to bring extra layers. I would absolutely recommend Ahu Lani to a group of crunchy travelers who enjoy hiking and cooking together. It's a very very special place.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

The pictures on VRBO do NOT do this property justice. It is amazingly beautiful and peaceful. The family room and kitchen were so spacious that everyone hung out for hours every evening for meals and to play games. We spent a lot of time together on the massive wrap-around porches. The kids loved petting the goats and horses and checking for eggs in the chicken coop. And the whole family laid in the courtyard at night watching the stars. We went to Kona and Hilo to do a few touristy things. But I would have been happy just staying at the house. The yoga studio is awesome. Tanner, the caretaker, lives nearby and took us on a tour of the land. He’s a conservationist and is working to reintroduce trees and protect the Hawaiian ecosystem. He’s very knowledgeable- we learned quite a bit from him. Also, we were celebrating the life of my younger brother who passed recently and he brought 3 trees for us to plant in his memory. It was very thoughtful and meant a lot to all of us. I would recommend buying groceries before you head there (there’s a great Costco in Kona). But other than food, everything you need is there (including a kitchen with all the utensils you need and even beach chairs and boogie boards for the beach). I would also recommend doing the initial drive up the mountain during the day. The road is safe but quite an adventure the first night. LOL. This is the perfect spot for a restful retreat and was my favorite vacation ever. I couldn’t recommend it more. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ahu Lani Sanctuary

A stunning and beautiful situation and location. The hosts Garrett and Kaia were so pleasant to deal with and very helpful. They made suggestions as to sights to see and good places to eat, going so far as to even picking up a meal for us. There was plenty of room at this location for all of our family and each member had their own room. Out grand children greatly enjoyed the animal life both domestic and wild. Mahalo Kaia and Garrett.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023