The Shrine was a great find. Peaceful and quiet. Ideal for meditation and simply being. The home is tastefully decorated in traditional furnishings. Open plan living with a single wall divider for the bathroom. We loved the indoor monsoon shower. Roosters in the morning and frogs at night - theatre at its best, who needs a TV? Good ventilation - no air con needed.

Pua was a perfect host - so generous with her time for a chat and kind enough to share eggs from her chooks and fruit from her garden. Excellent attention to detail. She has thought of everything a guest might need for a comfortable and rewarding stay. The Shrine is located next door to the home where the host lives - this ensures privacy but also convenient if something comes up.

The Big Island is a magical place. Quite possibly the most naturally beautiful place on earth. We're glad we decided to stay on the Hilo side. You're much closer to the volcanoes and observatory for star gazing. Its a nice little town. And The Shrine is situated around 10 mins out of town. If we visit Big Island again, we'd stay at The Shrine, again, without hesitation.