What a wonderful discovery and gem of the jungle! We stayed in a room in the four bedroom house with extensive grounds, lovely view of the ocean, with the crashing waves gently audible from our upstairs room. There is a very well- equipped kitchen - but the drive to the nearest grocery in Haiku is about 20 minutes away, so stock up before you go.
The grounds are magical - full of other out-buildings in Chinese and Japanese architectural styles, including a beautiful yoga studio where class is taught during the week. There are statues of Hindi and Buddhist gods and goddesses, exotic plants and a stand of bamboo shading a dining table. There are hiking trails - although these are quite challenging with ropes and steep sections.
Dinner options in Haiku and Paia are wonderful, but limited, so it's best to book ahead or to time for extended waits in line. Our room, the India room, was also magical - but the bathroom is separate and it's downstairs. Dining options in the area regularly run out of food, so go early!
This place has the funky vibe of an ashram, with a community of volunteers that are coming and going outside. All of them very hospitable and jolly. We had a private meal cooked by Andrea and Gabriel, it was excellent, worth every penny, and we had lovely dinner conversation with them afterward. Everything was truly farm to table as the lettuces came from a garden onsite and the fish and beef were from local waters / fields. If I had to rave about one thing, it would be this very special meal. If you ask Kutira, she will put you in touch with them. Best to leave one last night after this meal as you WILL have leftovers.
One thing to be cautious about - arrive during the day. The last 7 minutes of road getting there is dirt, windy and steep. It would be intimidating to first arrive at night. You should try to have a vehicle with front wheel drive or four wheel drive. But this drive is worth it! When you arrive, you will see what I mean.