Koke‘e Area

(808) 652-6852
Kokee State Park, Kokee
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These cabins are a worthwhile option for those looking to reboot. And reboot you will since TVs, phones and internet access were purposefully left out when renovating (and reception for any of these in the park is questionable), giving you more reason to enjoy nearby trails. Located at 3,600 feet elevation, the units available run the range of simple to fairly nice cabin in the woods. We wouldn’t call them “glamping,” though. These cabins are owned by the state but managed locally. The management does a good job of keeping things up. Bedding and fresh towels are provided, and all cabins now include a full-sized refrigerator, coffee maker, stove/oven, toaster, microwave, plates and utensils, and pans, etc. A wood stove (wood provided per night at an extra cost, if needed—probably winter only).

(808) 245-5959
Kokee State Park, Kokee
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This property was built in 1925. This is a clean, no-nonsense camp with a no-nonsense attitude: “Leave it as you found it.” The grounds are isolated, but the scenery is quite beautiful with a small stream. The Bunkhouse can be rented in two halves, each half sleeping up to 15 people (bring your own bedding and towels), and there is a kitchenette available. There is no laundry on site. Community restrooms and showers available for the bunkhouse. There’s a huge fire pit (bring your own wood). If you want to communicate with the outside world bring change for the pay phone because your cell phone won’t work and of course there is no internet. (What’s a payphone, you ask? Well it’s this ancient form of communication they used to use before cell phones.) The Bunkhouse rents for $160–$200 for each half. The Cottage is available for $120–$150 for up to four people.