Stayed at one of the cabins at Bellows Beach, and it was a truly rustic and back-to-nature…read moreexperience. The cabin is simple and charming, giving off that classic Hawaiian camping vibe right near the beach. It's perfect for anyone looking to unplug and enjoy the outdoors without the usual hotel frills. The downside was definitely the presence of some dead bugs here and there in the cabin, which felt a bit off-putting. It's an older structure with a rustic charm, but could use a bit more attention to cleanliness and upkeep for comfort. That said, if you're into rugged, no-frills beach camping with easy access to beautiful coastline and great nature, it's worth it. Bring your own supplies and insect repellent, and don't expect luxury--this is more about the authentic island experience. Great for those who love the outdoors and don't mind living a little rough for a few days.

The condo was nice but we ended up cutting our vacation short for one reason: roaches. We had…read moreplanned on staying for two nights but ended up leaving after the first night. If you stay in the condos, do NOT stay on the first floor. As soon as the sun sets, they will invade. Up until that moment, our stay was enjoyable. We spent the day at the beach and played putt-putt. Spent the evening at the condo playing board games. The condo had a full kitchen, so I was able to cook breakfast and dinner. But once nighttime came, so did the bugs!

This review is for Malaekahana State Park Campground. It's quiet and feels somewhat secluded. You…read moredo need a reservation to camp overnight. Note: the gate closes at 6:45pm, so you'll need to plan accordingly. There are some spaces you may be able to park right outside the gate, but I don't think they're considered official parking spots. Double check signs! There are some large sinks throughout the campgrounds which allow for washing dishes, fruits, and vegetables. It's also a great place to freshen up for the day. The bathrooms were clean for a beach bathroom and there are some showers inside the bathroom space as well. The water is cold! The bathroom was pretty well stocked with toilet paper, though it can get low later at night. Bring extra toilet paper just in case. There was no hand soap. The beach was beautiful! It is covered in reef, so it's not a great swimming spot. Perhaps when the tide is high you may be able to go out--but be extremely careful of our precious coral reefs. Great space for lounging on the beach! As always, remember to pack out what you pack in (and grab some plastic from the beach too!).

Looking for a affordable weekend with the family? Look no further. If you are a kamaaina, you can…read morestay in the small Hale that sleeps 4 for $50 a night! It's roughing it but I survived a two night stay and so can you! The Plantation Hale comes with nothing. You basically have a place to sleep. No amenities. There is an outdoor shower (cold water only) and toilet (byoTP- toilet paper) both shared with others. Each Hale comes with a fire pit which is super cool! We like Hale 1, 2 , and 3 because it is ocean front. Bring everything you need as if you were tent camping (grill, sleeping bags, coolers, etc.). If roughing it is not your jam no worries. They have plantation suites which have indoor toilets! If you don't mind roughing it there are also tent only areas which is very affordable. The best thing about staying here is that the bay is awesome! My kids loved it so much we are going back again in a few weeks.

I celebrated my birthday here last weekend and it was such a great experience, minus the weather…read more.. I wanted to make this review cause the photos posted on here does zero justice to how beautiful this place really is! The bathrooms and hot shower houses were clean and it felt really good to have it available! The place is also secured. There were staff on site in case we had questions, Tara was very helpful in answering all my questions! We camped at oama left and we had oama right neighbors. It wasn't that bad of a distraction at all, there was a lot of space available for both of us. For this campsite you have to pay for a minimum of 12 campers, but it wasn't too bad considering it's a big space for tents and tables. 2 picnic tables were already provided so that was good! The hot showers were a great touch, after a long day. The beach was walking distance, we overnight fished and had a great time. Some of the rules: there are activities but they are available for ala cart purchase, there is a pool there but you have to rent a lifeguard, you can't have day visitors come by, you're given wristbands for the stay. There are also assigned parking stalls per camp site, we had 3 for ours. Will definitely be booking this place in the future! It's a really nice getaway...

Spent the long labor day weekend at camp mokuleia for our annual labor day camping trip. we always…read morechoose campsite 5 because we like the layout. The site is gated and feels very safe. There are bathrooms and hot showers and we always have a great time. The swimming in the area is not the best. Lots of reef in the shoreline but you can walk a little ways down and have better swimming spots. The only downside to the location is the parking lot is far so lugging your things gets exhausting. There is an entrance closer on the other side but we are not allowed to use it. Bathrooms are also extremely far and is a nightmare for your early morning or late night bathroom needs. Every time we've been there, parking was a mess. You're assigned a parking spot for your site but no one follows the rules. Also not enough parking. Our site allows 4 stalls but has a 10 person max. We are 5 couples, total 10 people which means 5 cars. All things aside, we love this location and will definitely be back but I would love to see improvements with a second bathroom on the other side as well as parking or drive in options for offloading and unloading.

Got one word- awesome. The breath taking views. The sound of waves hitting the rocks. The early…read morebird chirping when you wake up! The best sunst ever, a unbeatable shine rise! There is so much stuff you will love just staying @ the house. Features includes: Deck has table for breakfast. The owner is very nice, and accomodating. They have a master bedroom that over sees the ocean. The house includes 4 rooms. Alot of beds. The owner have alot of towels, cards, board games, and even stuff to use on the ocean like boarding, snorkling equipments. New screens just got installed recently. Alot of public access beaches- around 5-10 mins of walking. Basically everything you need to stay on a home for several days! Just check out the pictures we took. Their all breath taking! No other words to describe this place. If iam given a chance to comeback ill stay longer:)

this house is truly a gem! it has 4 bedrooms which is good for a large family to stay when in…read morehawaii. the master bedroom is separate and has a full view of the ocean...no need to wake up early and go walk just to see the sunrise because you can just watch it from the bedroom itself! it has a gorgeous view of the beach. you can relax and eat at the house deck while doing the ff: listening to the sound of the waves, enjoying the sea breeze and of course, seeing the beautiful ocean scenery. you dont have to pay for an ocean adventure using an agency because the house is near the beach (5 minute walk only) and has everything you need for a beach day. they have complete set of beach stuff to use (snorkel gear, boogie boards, beach mats, beach chair, umbrella, kiddie water toys). the owner is very kind and thoughtful. when there is something you need help with, he responds quickly to tend to the issue and is also very accommodating. overall, this house deserves a 5 star! i would stay here again when i come back and definitely recommend it to everyone!

Love it here our family go to spot , camping Friday to Wednesday,and get toilets and cold showerread more

Camped here in high school with my softball team. It's a nice quiet spot to fish and have a family…read morebeach day. I didn't see any homeless around back then and recently. Not too many cars during the day so it was fun to learn how to drive standard in the lot.

Bellows is such a jewel. I hadn't been there in a long time, so I decided to swing by. The…read morecampgrounds, the beaches, and the cabins looked very nice. However, I just decided to see what they had for lunch. There's a bar and a meal place in the back of turtle Cove. Turtle Cove is where you check in for the lodging, and then they also have shops and that type of thing. I wanted to see if the bar could make me a virgin Mai Tai, but they didn't open for another two hours. She said that they open at 3 PM. I'm not sure if that's every day of the week.... So instead, I went over to the snack bar, and I ordered a spam musubi, and an açai bowl. What a combination, eh? The spam musubi was very large, and it was delicious! The rice was tender, and the SPAM was done just right. It took a little bit longer to get my açai bowl, as they are made to order! When I did, I took it out back so I could eat overlooking the ocean. What a beautiful view, just so absolutely peaceful. This is just such an amazing place. The açai bowl was amazing. They were very generous with the toppings, the granola underneath the fruit was very good, and the açai itself was very slightly frozen, it melted perfectly as I went through the meal. Just a total home run. Bellows is a wonderful place for military recreation, let's hope it stays that way. Thank you for being there.

Love Bellows! A great service to the American military with a stunning beach…read more Tons of activities ranging from arcade-like games to a 9-hole disc golf course, mini-golf, paintball, basketball, beach volleyball, etc. Equipment rentals are cheap and the gift shop is actually pretty nice.

One chair to sit in for two people, was given a dumpy, filthy, ripped up room that looks like…read moresomething from the ghetto. Was given a handicapped room, without our consent or knowledge. Positive, the water/beach is very close and the air conditioning works.

Welcome to the BUGhouse!…read more If you like bugs, this is the place for you. If you don't like bugs, consider elsewhere or just be mentally prepared. Pros: - Incredible oceanfront view on a private beach! - Super affordable - Comfy - Lots of activities and games available to rent on base. Cons: - Seriously so many bugs INSIDE the cabin. See below for more details. - Called cleaning services and it took them 2 days to come clean the cabin... we stayed for 6 days. One of the first things we noticed when we arrived was that there were ants along every baseboard. We went for a sunset walk and came back to find the cabin filled with 50-60 long winged flies. We killed them all and then went to dinner. We came back and the ants were eating all the dead bodies of the flies. While it was unpleasant having so many ants in the house, they ended up serving as nature's clean up crew. Unfortunately, it doesn't end there. The cabin was filled with spiders, which we don't usually mind, that's kinda normal for a cabin, but when a few roaches & beetles came out at night, that's what did me in. After playing hard all day exploring the island, all we wanted to do was shower, relax on the couch, and get a good night of sleep. However, that never happened. I never felt clean in the snow globe of bugs and had to make sure my suitcase was zipped every second it wasn't open. Hopefully it was just my cabin that had this issue... In the future, I think it would be helpful to invest in some screens, seal the holes in the windows, spray for bugs, and maybe set some traps. :)

This is one of my favorite hikes to do on this island. It was my second time completing it and I…read morewould definitely return!! The first time, the falls were dry so we were pretty bummed. But, the second time, the falls were gushing and had perfect clear water to jump into. I would say the hike to mildly challenging. There are spots that require concentration and focus so you don't fall. If it's muddy, it is way more challenging too. It can be confusing in some spots because it goes off two different ways but if you ask someone, you can figure it out easily. Along the trial, there are many beautiful views and spots for photos. And of course the falls are gorgeous. Highly recommend

Hiked this trail on a somewhat drizzly day. Which was perfect, keeping the heat down and clouds…read morekept it cooler. The views were nice although some were grayer because of the clouds. This is a ridge trail which includes drop offs on both sides although the trail is fairly wide as ridge trails go. The trail climbs up the ridge going down then up starting through forest and then onto a more exposed trails. The trail was slick in places so we wore crampons especially for downhills. Going up the trail you will see Mānana Trail sign to left and waterfall to right. Parking is in a residential area, so keep your voice down. Make sure to bring plenty of water, hats, sunscreen especially on a sunny day. I wore long tights, the ferns are scratchy. Started early to keep from being in sun at the heat of the day.