A Must Stay!!!
This property is exceptional! I had the chance to getaway with my husband for a quick week on the big island and this place was magical. First of all, the cottages are adorable. Squeaky clean, Decorated very tastefully, yet minimally, just simply accenting the natural landscape through the many large windows in the cottage. It was well stocked with all kitchen essentials like sugar/coffee/ plenty of dishes and silverware and cooking ware. The bathroom had shampoo/conditioner/body wash...even hydrogen peroxide which was needed for my husband’s foot after he cut it on some lava rock while exploring the newest black sand beach in Hawaii!!...Pohoiki Beach, at the end of the Red Road (YOU MUST GO!) in addition to all of the great amenities, the bedding was fabulous, down to the pillows! That is hard to find! It was magical sleeping to the sound of the frogs and the sudden rain showers and seeing the sunrise from our kitchen window each morning.
Now on to the property... Every inch of this place is meticulously manicured! There are star fruit trees and papaya trees amongst the wild orchids and massive protea flowers. There are moss-covered Buddha statues resting in flower beds fluttering with bright butterflies and raindrop covered ferns. Then you walk down the hill and see tropical fruit gardens, a plunge pool, two spa tubs with total privacy and carefully planted flower beds. We even held the hens, who were as friendly as could be. Make sure you go on the steam vent trail at least once! It’s fabulous and so fun to explore. The many steam vents fill the lower end of the property with warmth and a mystical fog like something right out of Jurassic Park. It’s pretty mind blowing looking down into these steam vent holes going to the middle of the earth! The spa tubs were our absolute favorite thing...especially in the evening. What a treat all the way around. The Puna Rainforest retreat is secluded, romantic and self sustainable. I’d call this a five star therapeutic, meditative nature retreat ...oh and I almost forgot about the fabulous white bathrobes provided to wear to and from the spas! We got to chat with owner, Jacklynn, who was so kind and welcoming to us. She recommended Pele’s for breakfast in Pahoa and it was incredible! All farm to fork, fresh, local grown food.
I Highly recommend Puna Rainforest Retreat! We are looking forward to another visit. Thank you!