If you are a backcountry camper, this is for you! The hut is situated in primitive setting of rain forest. You can imagine a big tent but in wood sitting in the woods. I like the nature surrounding and the art deco. However, lack of electricity and a modern bathroom is a big downside. The host is friendly, responsive, and helpful. However, descriptions of the property and instructions to the property aren't sufficiently clear.

We absolutely loved staying here! We totally enjoyed the rustic Okina and the surrounding forest with the sound of the tree frogs at night. We both slept really well! I asked Jason and Nicki how they came to name the guest cabin "The Okina". We learned that an okina is the character similar to an apostrophe, found in many Hawaiian words, which indicates to pause or rest your voice briefly. Since this place is designed for pausing your travels to rest, we thought it was the perfect and most charming name! It is completely obvious how much love and hard work Jason and Nicki put into their property! They both care so much about the environment and it truly shows everywhere you look on their property, including the space they have carefully and brilliantly designed and built for guests. They are true artists! If you want to experience the rain forest, and be off grid for a day or two to refresh, this is the place to do it! Yes, it is very rustic, but that's part of the experience! It's super close to Volcanoes National Park - just about a 15-20 minute drive, with several places to eat or get coffee on the way there. We recommend arriving at the Okina during daylight to get your bearings. Then go see the lava in the park at dark and come back to get your rest at the Okina! Make sure you take in the gorgeous art that are so lovingly integrated into the trees and lava everywhere on the property! This is a true gem, and so are Jason and Nicki! Sometimes you are lucky enough to cross paths with truly amazing individuals. We got that when we stayed at the Okina. May we cross paths again! Mahalo, Jason and Nicki!

The peaceful one to one with nature. Knowing that I didn’t need to much to still enjoy an evening in Hawaii and most importantly I love the quietnesses of this getaway. The hosts were the absolute best! Warm, informative and beautiful friendly! Thank you