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Ann N.
27 Jun, 2025
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Ann N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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Hale Punana - "The Nest" A Cloud Forest Sanctuary Retreat Space
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kailua-Kona, HI
- Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation8 min walk
- Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
- Kailua Pier19 min drive
- Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1 - King or 2 Twins
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2 - King or 2 Twins
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bunk Room - 2 Twins over 2 Fulls
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
Daybed w/ Trundle
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Private Loft Bed
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Hale Punana - "The Nest" A Cloud Forest Sanctuary Retreat Space
Welcome to Hale Pūnana—“The Nest"
A secluded, intentionally designed retreat for up to 10 guests inside the historic Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary on the misty volcanic slopes of Hualālai. Set on lovingly reforested, stewarded land, wake to native honeycreepers, sip coffee beneath towering koa and ʻōhiʻa, and feel the grounding mountain mist. Perfect for family gatherings, yoga or writing retreats: rainforest serenity minutes from Kailua-Kona beaches. Easy self-check-in, fast Wi-Fi, starlit lanai.
Please note that the two King bedrooms downstairs, located down the hall from the kitchen and dining area, can be split into two Twin XL beds upon request.
A secluded, intentionally designed retreat for up to 10 guests inside the historic Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary on the misty volcanic slopes of Hualālai. Set on lovingly reforested, stewarded land, wake to native honeycreepers, sip coffee beneath towering koa and ʻōhiʻa, and feel the grounding mountain mist. Perfect for family gatherings, yoga or writing retreats: rainforest serenity minutes from Kailua-Kona beaches. Easy self-check-in, fast Wi-Fi, starlit lanai.
Please note that the two King bedrooms downstairs, located down the hall from the kitchen and dining area, can be split into two Twin XL beds upon request.
Property manager
Diane McWhirter
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return any moved furniture or items to their original place.
Text your host upon departure to let us know you've checked out safely.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number TA-134-806-4768-01, 000373026006, GE-134-806-4768-01
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona is home to this holiday home. Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting.
Kailua-Kona, HI
What's nearby
- Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Kailua Pier - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
- Kailua-Kona Wharf - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
- Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 20 min drive - 13.1 km
- Magic Sands Beach - 26 min drive - 21.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pine Tree Cafe - 16 min drive
- Kona Coffee & Tea - 13 min drive
- Starbucks - 17 min drive
- L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - 14 min drive
- My Bar - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Diane McWhirter
What makes this property unique
Welcome to the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary — a thriving reforested jungle lovingly stewarded by our family, offering mindful forest experiences since 1982.
Your hosts, Diane, Brooke, and Drew, are part of a multi-generational ‘ohana
dedicated to caring for this sacred land.
You are staying in the heart of a living sanctuary where we host and guide daily
nature experiences — including guided forest tours, sound bath meditations, yoga, music, movement journeys, and mālama ʻāina (care for the land) volunteer
initiatives — all designed to help guests reconnect with the Earth and themselves.
As you explore, please help us honor the land you are staying on:
- Tread gently — stay on designated paths
- Respect the plants and wildlife — they are part of this ‘ohana
- Treat this as a sanctuary — embrace the stillness; you'll find that the forest is a
living ecosystem with vibrant birdsong and life.
Your hosts, Diane, Brooke, and Drew, are part of a multi-generational ‘ohana
dedicated to caring for this sacred land.
You are staying in the heart of a living sanctuary where we host and guide daily
nature experiences — including guided forest tours, sound bath meditations, yoga, music, movement journeys, and mālama ʻāina (care for the land) volunteer
initiatives — all designed to help guests reconnect with the Earth and themselves.
As you explore, please help us honor the land you are staying on:
- Tread gently — stay on designated paths
- Respect the plants and wildlife — they are part of this ‘ohana
- Treat this as a sanctuary — embrace the stillness; you'll find that the forest is a
living ecosystem with vibrant birdsong and life.
Languages:
English
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