Our recent five day stay at Shambhala was just what we needed after a difficult two years for us. My mom had passed away from COVID, my husband Jim had two major knee surgeries and a long period of rehabilitation, and our dear dog had died. Matt and Rose welcomed us with open arms.
The serenity of Shambhala was evident the moment we walked in. The house was beautifully decorated, impeccable clean, and much larger than it appeared in the listing. The bedroom was a dream, I have sleep issues, but had no problem on the Avocado bed. The kitchen had everything we needed. Beach and other equipment like coolers, chairs, boogie boards and snorkeling gear were provided and looked new. Two clean yoga mats were available for our use.
I have to make special mention of the outdoor shower. It was truly sublime, even in the warm rain that fell on our last night. We never used the indoor shower.
The grounds surrounding house were peaceful with fruit trees and flowering plants in the front and back. The skies were so clear during our stay that we would turn off the lights and sit outside to stargaze.
We had never been to Waimea before and didn’t know what to expect. We loved being close enough to town to get food and run errands, but just a twenty minute drive downhill to world class beaches like Hapuna and one hour to Mauna Kea where we hiked up a cinder cone and saw the clouds below us and Mauna Loa and ocean in the distance. We also enjoyed the midweek farmer’s market and a visit to the Isaac Art Center.
Communication before arriving with Matt’s sister Lynette was excellent. We were welcomed by a handwritten personal message on a chalkboard at the front door and a key. Matt was available and responsive, allowing us plenty of privacy and coming over to chat and say goodbye on our last day.
We can’t wait to return next year. Mahalo and namaste, Charis and Jim