Trying to creatively plan a weekend getaway, while remaining socially distanced, led us to a sweet glamping dream and reminded us that on this island, it’s pretty simple.
We fell in love with this little yet spacious oasis in Keaau. A comfortable bed, with mosquito netting in an open air yet rain protected home away from home. Romantic string lights, songs of birds and coqui frogs, and fresh air, with lots of ukulele practicing inspiration. Yah - I could live in this.
There is an indoor toilet, a small and efficient kitchen, and an open air shower built around a giant fern feels like you’re in the jungle, and you are.
Carlsmith Beach was about 20 minutes away, we snorkeled and swam in crystal turquoise waters. This area, fed by natural springs, makes the water a mix of ice cold fresh and warm salty sea. Through our masks we could see the gel like ripple of the cold and warm waters coming together.
We stopped at Island Naturals Grocery and picked up the perfect provisions, wine, cheese, chocolate, and fresh fruit.
Back out our glampy digs, our little camp fire was ideal for roasting marshmallows and watching the stars. The wood heated private hot tub was the perfect relaxing night cap, along with some bubbly, to a long day of takin’ it easy.
The hosts were friendly and kept to themselves until the moment we needed anything, they were always a text away. Thanks Ashley and Steve!
We will be back, many times, until we build our own.
Oh Hawaii, we fall deeper in love with each exploration.