Best Cabin Camping near Kihei, HI
Four cabin options exist near Kihei, Hawaii with varying amenities and access requirements. Camp Olowalu in Lahaina offers cabin accommodations with beach access, showers, and toilets. The cabins feature basic furnishings and are located near the water. Wilderness Cabins at Haleakalā National Park provide more remote accommodations without electricity, fires, or water hookups. Paliku Backcountry Campsite in Haleakalā National Park includes cabin options with drinking water and toilet facilities, accessible only by hiking in. Sacred Garden Retreat offers reservable cabins with limited amenities. "The cabins are right on the beach and look amazing," according to visitor feedback.
Cabin reservations are essential at all locations, particularly for the limited Haleakalā National Park wilderness cabins. Policies vary significantly between properties - Camp Olowalu allows pets while Haleakalā National Park cabins prohibit them. The Wilderness Cabins at Haleakalā require advance permits and preparation for primitive conditions without electricity, showers, or fires. Paliku Backcountry Campsite cabins require hikers to travel nearly 10 miles from the visitor center through challenging terrain. A visitor described Paliku as having "rich, thick, and best of all - almost completely native Hawaiian plants and animals."
Most cabins provide basic shelter with limited furnishings. Camp Olowalu offers more amenities including nearby showers and toilets, while the backcountry options require visitors to bring most supplies. Camp Olowalu includes a small general store with basic provisions, and there's a fruit stand market across the main road. The Haleakalā cabins require preparation for cold weather as temperatures often drop below 40°F. Water filters are necessary at Paliku as the water is non-potable. Visitors should check specific cabin requirements when making reservations as amenities vary significantly between properties.
