Akiko's Buddhist B&B

Buddhist B&B

Banana Patch Cottage

Personal retreat in the banana grove

Banana Patch Cottage exterior nestled in tropical vegetation
Shared kitchen space with gas stove, small fridge, and cooking essentials
Comfortable reading chair in the cottage for quiet contemplation
Interior view of the 12x12 cottage showing the bamboo frame bed and natural lighting
Cozy interior space with bamboo bed frame and rustic wooden elements

A Sacred Retreat Space

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 island of Hawaii.

Amenities

Bamboo frame bed

Natural bamboo frame bed for a rustic, eco-friendly sleeping experience.

Reading chair

Comfortable reading chair for quiet contemplation and study.

Shared kitchen

Access to shared kitchen facilities for meal preparation.

High-speed WiFi (88 Mbps)

Reliable high-speed internet for remote work and connectivity.

Rates & Booking
All rates plus tax
$75/night

Single occupancy

7 nights minimumBase rate
2+ weeks15% discount
1+ month30% discount

High-speed WiFi included. $40 additional fee for month-long stays. 60-day maximum stay.

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Guest Experiences

Discover what guests love about the peaceful retreat in the banana grove

"I have such gratitude for the time I spent with you in Hawaii. Remember when you told us to expect big changes from our experience in Hawaii? It did change my life. Your life choices inspired me then and continue to inspire me today."
— In gratitude and aloha, Marilyn
"Every once in a great while, you make a choice that turns out so right you have to wonder how you were so lucky to have made it... for those who choose the rustic plantation lodgings it will be an experience that will stay with you long after you have left the islands.... It is a place of simple pleasures - sharing breakfast with new friends, reading a good book on the lanai, walking through the bamboo forest to the beach."
— Dave Millar