The Dragonfly Ranch has three unique suites that are each quite different, but
have a few things in common. Each has a private entrance and indoor
bathroom. All facilities include secluded outdoor showers for
bathing in the sunshine or under the stars, celebrating our ideal climate.
In addition, we have two rooms located in the main
house: the Dragonfly Room and the Dolphin Room.
All suites have "light food preparation facilities" with a
bar sink, toaster oven, small refrigerator, electric tea kettle, coffee
maker and utensils. Breakfast in the main house includes healthy, hot
cereal such as amaranth, quinoa, oatmeal with assorted toppings such
as toasted pecans, sunflower seeds, walnuts, raisins and golden flax
seed; fresh homegrown organic fruit (like apple bananas and
strawberry papayas); wheat-free granola and waffles; and sprouted grain
bread.We offer an assortment of teas and Dragonfly
Goddess organically grown Kona coffee--as well as the finest
decaffinated coffee. You can share breakfast with us or enjoy it
in your private
quarters--whichever is your wish.
Dragonfly bathrobes, stereo CD player,
and cable TV are in each of the suites. DVD and VCR along
with a selection of entertainment are available. CD's, and our Hawaiianan
library also offer guests hours of relaxation and education. There
are always fresh flower arrangements from our spectacular gardens.
In our high tech "treehouse," if you bring your laptop
with a card, we provide free wireless DSL high speed internet access
in each room. We also have a guest computer available for checking
email for $5 a day.
The Dragonfly Ranch is ideally suited for people who love
nature in all its variety and surprises. Fortunately, we
have no harmful or dangerous creatures or insects. Please visit
our page called A Marriott
We Are Not to make sure you learn about all the things people
have found objectionable about the Dragonfly—to make sure the
Dragonfly is right for you.
Accommodation/Cancellation Policy
In Hawaii, the taxes we apply to your accommodation are rated at 11.42%.
While we wish we didn’t have to charge this extra fee--we are required
to collect it for the state.
At Dragonfly we work hard not to disappoint customers by turning them away. We
charge the full amount in advance to hold your booking. In the event that you
do have to cancel, please let us know promptly. This may enable us to resell
the space and reduce the cost to you. We apply a one-night charge to cancellations
made outside of 30 days while cancellations within 30 days are subject to the
full charge. However, if we do resell the space, we will refund your payment
less a one night charge.
Like most B&B's, we try to adhere to a 3 night minimum stay. If that is not
possible, there is a $20 surcharge. Also, $20 per night is charged for each additional
person over double occupancy
To avoid any monetary loss if your plans have to change, we suggest purchasing
travel insurance; http://www.travelguard.com
The Honeymoon Suite (aka Royally Sweet Suite) $250
per night
Our most luxurious suite has inspired extraordinary
romantic, dream-like experiences. Nestled in a lush jungle setting
with ocean views, this suite features a king-size
outdoor bed—with memory foam and 800 thread count sheets,
goose down pillows and comforter of course--with a mirrored
canopy. The bed and food preparation areas are screened-in
under a pavilion roof—like a bird cage for people. The other
half of the suite is an adjoining indoor redwood room (separated
by a shoji screen) with a queen-size futon, two-way access bathroom,
dressers and entertainment center. While the suite is a perfect
secluded hideaway for a couple, some people enjoy sharing this
exquisite experience with family or friends. Outside, hidden by
tropical vegetation for your privacy, is a shower and a romantic
double bathtub sunken in lava. A private round deck overlooks
rock walls and gardens, a meadow and beyond to the white water
of the bay at the ancient "Place
of Refuge." You can
step outside of time in this magical space.
Interior room looking out at round deck
View of kitchenette beside bed
Mirrored
canopy with natural-fibered bedding
Double-bath
sunken in lava with outdoor shower
The Writer's Studio $175 per night
This is a "homey" place to stay - a
cozy, studio-like space, below the main house on the bottom level
with a private entrance, bathroom and outdoor shower. One wall
is screened, with curtains for privacy.
It has meadow and ocean views --
even from the comfortable king-size bed with (as always at the
Dragonfly) luxurious sheets, goose down pillows and comforter.
There is a galley kitchen, walk-in closet, and an additional queen-size
bed.
A table with four chairs sits in front
of a large picture-view window. Built-in bookshelves
offer an eclectic selection of reading material. This room works
well for families with children, as well as writers or honeymooners.
click on pictures for a larger view.
Lomilomi Suite $225 per night
Above the Writer's Studio and below the roof deck,
this 20' x 22' room has a spacious, open feeling with a high
ceiling, two walls of screen and one wall of mirrors reflecting
the unobstructed view of Kealakekua Bay. Opposite the mirrored wall
is a wall of screen that can be closed with sliding mirrored doors.
This airy room has a private toilet, sink and a 2-person Jacuzzi
tub. If you prefer to shower, there is a latticed shower outside
by the sauna. This meditative Zen room has simple furnishings including
a double hammock, Victorian loveseat, and a comfortable
memory foam king-size bed with luxurious 800 thread count sheets.
Lovely blue jade vines hang down in front. While this space is romantic,
individuals have frequently enjoyed treating themselves to the luxury
of this room.
The Dragonfly Room $125 per night
The Dragonfly Room is part of the main house, which
is shaded by the canopy of a giant monkey-pod tree. The bedroom is
located up 3 stairs to the right of the kitchen. It has a queen-sized
bed and a full bath with tub inside--as well as a beautiful private
outdoor shower. Room guests are welcome to use the main house kitchen.
Having an ohana (family) feeling, the main house is a community space
for all to enjoy. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas
for sharing food and fun with other delightful guests. In addition,
there is a large private sun deck.
The Dolphin Room $100 per night
Outdoor
bathroom...
On the same level as the Dragonfly Room, separated
by a bathroom, the Dolphin Room is contiguous to the living room
with a sound-proofed wall. Sounds from the road, which has very few
cars at night, is less in this room than any other space. A note
for late sleepers, however: breakfast sounds can be heard in the
kitchen early in the morning. The dolphin decor is charming and many
people like the private entrance and ‘outdoor’ toilet,
sink and shower area, which is screened in with bamboo.
The Dragonfly Cottage $300 per night
Dragonfly Ranch now offers a private 2 bedroom 2 bath Dragonfly Cottage
just 4 minutes from Dragonfly Ranch.
It comes fully equipt with kitchen facilities, and amenities--including
cable TV, sound system, phone, far infrared sauna, rebounder, chi machine
and Wireless Internet Access.
Wheel chair access !
This private health spa/home overlooks the
ocean and is located less than 10 minutes from the two best snorkeling/diving
spots with friendly wild dolphins on all the islands. Massage is available
on outcall basis.
$300 a night with a 3 night minimum.
1/2 day free for a 7 day booking.
Only $250 per night for stays of 10 or more days.
$20
extra per person over 4.
Background Information
Barbara Moore, soul proprietor of the Dragonfly Ranch, has been
crafting this “expansion mansion” since 1974. From
a Virginia family who hosted guests in the early 1900s, Barbara
humbly welcomes adventurous travelers to feel at home in her
home.
The Dragonfly Ranch is in the most "ideal" location on the Big Island's
Kona Coast. This area is known as "The Playground of the Royalty." Forty
minutes south of Keahole-Kona Airport (26 miles), this romantic getaway is a
half-hour drive (19 miles) from the town of Kailua-Kona. Near the ocean on a
lightly-traveled road, the Dragonfly just 2 miles above the ocean at Honaunau
Bay with its historic healing temple in the center of an ancient "Place
of Sanctuary." The Dragonfly Ranch is a modern day sanctuary, blessed
to be in the middle of the "Sacred Healing Triangle" where
Samoans and Tahitians of ancient times sailed for healing purposes.
This beautiful country estate offers many scenic views of the ocean. Without
a house in sight as one looks down at the sea, grazing land provides an idyllic
buffer of privacy. On the dry, sunny side of the Big Island, at an ideal elevation
of 600 feet, the temperature is usually about 72 degrees year round with little
wind and only moderate rainfall—enough to keep everything green. It's a
3-minute drive to the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park,
10 minutes to Kealakekua Underwater Sea Life Preserve, and 15
minutes to Ho'okena Beach Park, a lovely sandy cove. These areas
are famous for an abundance of playful dolphins and the finest snorkeling in
all of Hawaii. For your convenience, The Dragonfly provides towels and rents
snorkel gear, wet suits and life vests. Dragonflyers often experience the indescribable
joy of having friendly, wild turtles and dolphins swim with
them in these beautiful bays.
Helpful Hints
Transportation: We gladly make arrangements
for your car rentals with Alamo.
Food: If you have special dietary needs,
we can lend you an electric wok, rice cooker, etc. Breakfast,
of course, is supplied. We grow tasty greens in our organic
garden. In the spirit of "Aloha Aina" we welcome
you to give to the land (weeding, watering, planting) and
receive from the land. Good restaurants and supplies are
within 5 minutes, along with a fresh fish market, organic
fruit stand and grocery stores.
Bugs: For people who stay at the Dragonfly,
living with nature is desirable. Just remember: "It's
a jungle out there." We minimize the possibility of
seeing these harmless insects by using natural methods. Unless
someone in your party has a terrific phobia -- for example,
fear of harmless spiders -- there shouldn't be a problem.
Our jungle spiders, while harmless, can be quite large.
Reservations: To truly discover the ambience
of this unique estate, we recommend a stay of at least 3
days. Visitors with a week or more on the Big Island find
that establishing a base at The Dragonfly and taking excursions-perhaps
with a mid-week overnight on the wet side of the island (Waipio,
Hilo or Volcano)-is a fun way to see the Big Island. Most
guests have found that staying in one place is much more
relaxing than packing, moving luggage, relocating and unpacking.
ALOHA: Aloha abounds at The Dragonfly
Ranch. Our competent Dragonfly team, 3 well-mannered Pomeranian
dogs and 3 friendly outdoor cats, enhance the Aloha we gladly
extend to our guests/friends. We look forward to meeting
you, hosting you, and helping to make your Hawaii vacation
a memorable experience, rich with color and depth.
Ask about our WORKSHOPS AND PLAYSHOPS — educational
and fun-filled weeks that include food, lodging, transportation,
educational talks and entertainment. We are continually developing
a variety of retreats—see our upcoming schedule on our
Retreats/Workshops page.
If you decide you want to make reservations,
be sure to go to the web site and read what others have
found objectionable about the dragonfly by reading A
Marriott We Are Not. Send us an email or
feel free to call (checking our Hawaiian time
feature first). We
love having our guests feel enriched by their experience
with us.
World-class snorkeling and diving are just three
minutes away by car at the bay of Honaunau
where guests have experienced the incredible joy of having friendly
turtles and playful dolphins frolic beside them. Experienced dive
instructor, Misha 1-808-328-2277 gives
introductory dive lessons and certification for beginning divers while
providing tanks and gear for experienced divers.
Information
or Reservation: 1-808-328-2159
Guest number: 1-808-328-7412
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