Our 5-day stay on the Big Island was delightful because of the Shambhala cottage. There were so many surprises: fresh eggs, papayas and limes from the bountiful trees, basil, parsley, and rosemary from the garden boxes. The sound of the fountain was the soundtrack for the ambience inside and outside the cottage. The night sky viewing was unmatched and we have travelled all over the world. There were so many stars.

We loved that we were up 1500 feet, off a country road, but nicely located between the best beaches (Mauna Kea/Hapuna/Mau'u mae ) and the town of Waimea only a short drive away.

Highly recommend Shambhala if you prefer not being in a resort, being off the grid, and wanting a connection to the earth and the sky.

Everything you needed was there: beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels. Only thing we would like to suggest is to have some small hand soaps for the bathroom and kitchen as most guests do not travel with this.

Lynette was very helpful and was flexible with our arrival and departure times. Met Matt tilling the fields for a second and he was very friendly.

We were lucky not to hear other guests, if there were any, at the adjoining cottage.

We are currently in Waikiki working and experiencing culture shock.

Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Aloha