Banyan Tree Sanctuary was a wonderful place: rejuvenating, peaceful, and beautiful. Our stay was short, but we enjoyed walking the gardens (the Yellow Brick Road was a cute touch), sitting on the swings, and watching the beautiful Kona sunset. The energy was very positive and healing. We actually rarely encountered other guests and residents while there -- it was the quietest and most peaceful Airbnb we experienced on the islands (no frogs at night, either). The fresh-picked fruit and filtered water were an added bonus, and we found the Banyan gecko especially friendly and cute -- several of them came to sit by us and watch curiously while we ate our fruit by the saltwater pool! We also took advantage of the nice "beach toys" closet equipped with beach chairs, boogie boards, and snorkeling masks -- a great perk to help out-of-towners enjoy the local beaches to the fullest. Thanks, Banyan!