Name: The Cabins at Kokee
Address: 4469 Halepule Road, Waimea, HI 96796, United States of America, Waimea, Waimea, Waimea, HI 96796, United States of America
Rating: 7

Smoke-free property

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All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Canyon Trail

Lihue Airport

The Cabins at Kokee

Waimea

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We knew the cabin would be rustic, which suits us perfectly, and we weren't expecting much more than a place to happily be away from it all. The price of lodging - $129 -is just fine, but it was pretty clear the cabin had not been cleaned. $79 for a non-existent cleaning is unconscionable. The wood stove was a godsend; unfortunately, the $21 bundle of wood (7 small chunks) didn't include any kindling. But for the grace of the fire god, we would have been pretty damn cold. Come on, management - you can do better!

Great spot, but is anybody running this place?

We stayed 4 nights in the crown jewel of the Kokee Cabins, Lehua and appreciated the great location for getting an early start on hikes  and quick access to evening star gazing at the overlooks. However the cabins have seen better days and maintenance is not a priority for AKAMAI HAWAII PROPERTIES. For example, rotting wood at the base of the shower tub had a board nailed over it. The water was hot and the roof didn't leak, but the place was run down and dirty. The kitchen provided an odd assortment of pots and pans, a rusted toaster oven and a broken gas oven. The king size bed was set on a queen size bedspring and the room was musty, so we slept on the twin beds in the kids room. The wood stove pipe was tapped at the joints and looked unsafe; so we heated water on the stove top to keep warm. The place is quiet until the roosters get going sometime after 4am so get to bed early.

The Shacks at Kokee Park

This was quite an experience!! We stayed at a remote cabin #4 in Waimea Canyon called Iliahi cabin at Kokee Lodge. It had a large kitchen with a gas stove and frig and sink. There was a small table and chairs and a couch in the sitting area with a “pot belly stove” that we had to start with firewood we bought at the check in place. That was the only source of heat. Thank God my husband got it started! The fire lasted til about 2 in the morning and we had plenty of comforters to keep us warm . We were not able to start it again in the morning because we needed more small starter pieces of wood. The cabin had a queen bed in one room and bunk beds in another room. It had a bathroom with a toilet and sink. The shower was not useable because it was in bad shape and needed repair.
We sat outside at night and looked at all the stars- it was magnificent!!
We would love to stay again for more than one night and we would bring more fire starter!!

Quite an experience!!

So some might call the cabins rustic, but lets face it, they are shabby and remind me of the cabins I used to stay in as a kid in the 60s--  That being said, around the shabbiness, and visible wear and tear of the place, it was overall clean (but for some dust in the corners), the water was hot, the shower was hot; the water was potable; and the bed was comfortable.  I like open windows and snuggled into the comfy bed with, for me, just the perfect warmth of comforter.  It poured rain one afternoon, and the stove fire cheerfully kept me company (I bought wood from the woman who gave me the key to the place--off site in town).  The lighting was decent, but not great for reading, so I listened to books on tape contemplating the warm flames, after some excellent nearby hikes.  I did no major cooking--just heated water and drank a lot of hot beverages and dehydrated soups; plus snacks and fruit--but there were some pots/pans and kitchen utensils.  My one big quibble with the area, was that the parks charged $10/day + $5/person/day.  That has nothing to do with the cabins, but going anywhere else in the park and parking for hiking resulted in the expense.  Otherwise, for location, can't be beat!  There's plenty of chickens to keep you company and make sure you don't sleep in.  I'd come back again.

Sweet location and cozy hang out.

Not dirty, but very run-down. Kitchen tap was broken and had to be turned on and off using the valve under the sink. The first night was the worst because although we had purchased wood, we had no kindling or paper, and could not light a fire in the woodstove. A flock of approximately 60 chicken wander the grounds, so be prepared for the crowing that begins long before dawn. An employee who drove up and fed them said that the guests like them! Wrong. We traveled to this remote location for a nature experience, not to sleep in a barnyard.

Damp, dank, and depressing

It is a beautiful location!  We were  looking forward to our stay. It was inconvenient to pick up the keys and bedding 40 minutes away in Waimea. When we got to the cabin our bed linens were to small for our bed, of course there is no cell service in the park and we would have needed to drive 40 minutes back to Waimea to get the right linens. The oven didn’t work and the faucet in the bathroom was broken so only the hot water was working.  The wood stove was totally unsafe with a door that didn’t seal and it wouldn’t of mattered if it did since there was a giant hole in the bottom of the stove. We brought back the wood we purchased, but were told we couldn’t get reimbursed because no one was there to see us bring the wood back. The cabin was  in need of some major TLC and the property management company does not seem to be inclined to make repairs.  Bring sleeping bags and lots of warm clothes.

Very primitive with a few amenities.

Don’t mind rustic and run down but the maile cabin has a real roach problem.  We were careful to keep food sealed , dishes washed, and counters and floors sanitized but they just kept wanting to say hi. Company provides complimentary bug spray though.

Rustic and Roach infested

Not a cabin you will want to spend much time in but well suited for a night's sleep.  Had fun with all the chickens in the yard, kids enjoyed feeding them.  This is a duplex and we were fortunate that our neighbors were quiet.

Bare basics, good location, priced right.

Being a field biologist, I liked the rustic simplicity of my cabin #12 in Koke'e State Park. It was perfectly located for me to go birdwatching, hiking, and sunset watching over Kalalau. I can see how lodging in the Cabins of Koke'e is not for everyone. I, however, enjoyed a break from technology and enjoyed the peace and quiet of nature.

Note: Kitchen items were a little scarce, yet it was interesting to be creative when cooking!

Enjoy Nature in a Rustic Cabin

Location truly cannot be beat, which almost brings my review to 5 stars. This cabin is exactly as advertised – do not expect anything fancy. I wasn’t sure how this stay would go, but we were really glad that we stayed here as it allowed us to watch sunset over Kalalau, see the stars at night, and be the first ones on the trail in the morning. However, as others note, the roosters start crowing very early in the morning and the amenities are simple (though sufficient). Glad we stayed here and would definitely do it again, just wouldn’t want to stay for days on end. Plenty of linens, towels, and blankets were provided to make our stay comfortable.

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