This made my time on Maui absolutely unforgettable. From the minute we were picked up at the…read moreairport to the minute we were dropped off, I was happy, comfortable, and excited about van life. We got the light blue van with automatic transmission (road to Hana with a manual trans-no thanks!) and Noelle went through the van's features thoroughly before giving us a map of the island and circling all the camping spots available to us and our van baby. After giving us our camping chairs and wishing us a great time, we were off! We drove the road to Hana with no issues, camped in the rain, camped in the wind, by the beach, under streetlights and in the middle of nowhere. This van trip was so much more than accommodations and transportation; it was a literal and figurative vehicle for the kind of life I want to live. Staying in a hotel on a tropical island is nice; you can sleep in AC, lounge by the pool. shower and change in privacy, eat 5 star food and never ever feel out of your element. Staying in a camper van is awesome; you can sleep under the stars next to the ocean, lounge on a remote beach and then nap there, cook inventive, delicious meals with your camping partner, enjoy their company, and be bored enough to do things you wouldn't normally do (talk story for hours, play cards, snuggle up and watch the sun set for an afternoon). It was pretty incredible to actually spend multiple days worth of quality time with my husband, not just occupy the same space while looking at separate screens. You meet so many people who love "your" van, who want to tell you all about the van they used to have, and who embody the elusive aloha spirit that makes human interaction worthwhile and meaningful. We made several friends who dined with us on my glamorous one burner concoctions, or who entertained us with their stories from so many various walks of life over beers shared in camp chairs around the van's "living room". The van isn't perfect- it's 30 years old, and obviously is not a rolling Hilton. If you're creative, adventurous, and willing to see the bright side of any situation, you will LOVE Aloha Campers. Sure, we had to pull over a few times so Bluebell could cool down, and the E-brake light stayed on the entire trip. The back door flew open once in transit, and one morning I woke up with wet toes after some heavy sideways rain. The fridge never worked, and the cooler only kept our beer cold for three days. But those experiences just didn't matter in the grand scheme of things. We lived in a VW van, courtesy of Aloha Campers, on freaking Maui. Plain and simple. We cannot wait until we have a van of our own, and it was all because of this trip. MAHALO NUI LOA!!!!

My wife, four-year-old son and I rented a ~'90 Westfalia from Aloha Campers this past spring (2017)…read morefrom Aloha Outdoors. The "are you chill" questions on registration are relevant, and pleasantly reciprocal. In detail... As is made super clear up front, we were renting a vintage Westy for some camping around Maui. Warts and all. If folks aren't reading the bold print while making their reservation, then they are in a world of grumpy disappointment. After a somewhat last moment pickup reservation on our part, we were met by a nice lady who drove the three of us to Aloha Outdoors in Kihei. She not only checked us out on the van, but also ensured we were set with camping paraphernalia (chairs, etc), gave us a solid understanding of island options available and not available to us. We had already booked ourselves at Waianapanapa and Camp Olowalu, but were thankful for the miscellaneous detail. Our Westy was on the worn side of their fleet. The ice box was out of order, we were using the backup range by the first morning, little blemishes here and there, missing little bits like the front chair tables, etc. After 172k miles it is expected. Nothing dramatic. Driving the Westy was a bit more than initially expected. I've been behind the wheel of '72 VW Bus and other '60-'70 model cars, but was initially shocked by the driving characteristics of our Westy. It took 30-60 minutes to get into the safe groovy of driving her. (And once I was back home, I was hitting the brakes on my modern car too hard!). TL;DR: break early, having driving experience with older cars is super beneficial. Regardless of driving stress, it was an amazing trip. We had the black sands beach of Waianapanapa to ourselves at times, we met lots of great people, amazing sights, waterfalls, shave ice, etc. "Do you live Aloha?" Yeah. And Aloha Outdoors does too. On my last full day I backed the Westy into a rock. A bunch of bondo popped off the rear passenger wheel well. *Crap*. Afterwards I called the hotline to explain myself. The gentlemen was not pleased and said someone needed to inspect it when the VW was returned the next day. The next day the intake crew was unpulsed, photographed the damage to the owner, and ... I never heard back. Aloha goes both ways, and I appreciate that with these folks. My son still talks about this trip. "Makapipi" is his favorite new word. WE still talk about this trip. Highly recommended, get a Westy while you can.

Great experience! If…read moreyou're planning a trip to the Valley Isle, Easy Camping Maui is a standout choice for anyone looking to ditch the resort scene for a more authentic island experience. They have earned a reputation as a premier outfitter by blending high-quality gear with the kind of "Aloha" service that makes trip planning feel effortless. Here is a review-style breakdown of what makes them a top-tier choice for Maui adventures: Easy Camping Maui: The Gold Standard for Maui Adventures Unbeatable Convenience & Service Located just 5 minutes from Kahului Airport. this shop is designed to be your first and last stop. They offer flexible 24/7 self-service lockers for pick-ups and drop-offs, which is a lifesaver for those late-night or early-morning flights. The staff is all Aloha even offering"insider" knowledge, helping travelers navigate campsite permits and recommending the best hidden spots that aren't always on the tourist maps. The Rental Experience Whether you want a rugged 4x4 or just the gear to go with your own vehicle, their inventory is top-notch: Overland Vehicles: Rugged Jeeps and Tacomas equipped with Roofnest rooftop tents that take minutes to set up. All-Inclusive Packs: Their "Camp Packs" include everything from Gazelle ground tents and queen-sized mattresses to cooking kits (stoves, kettles, and even salt & pepper). Beach & Adventure Gear: You can add on high-quality snorkeling sets, beach chairs, coolers, and even portable power stations. Why They Stand Out The "Basecamp" Amenities: Their physical shop offers more than just gear; they provide a space to decompress with free Wi-fi, charging stations, clean restrooms, and fresh coffee. Luggage Storage: If you're transitioning between a camping trip and a hotel stay, they offer secure luggage storage so you don't have to lug your suitcases through the mud. Local Support: They provide 24/7 support during your trip, ensuring that if you have a question about your stove or your tent at 8:00 PM, someone is there to help

Stopped by Easy Camping Maui to look for some supplies. Arbonne was extremely friendly and helpful…read more I was able to find what I was looking for and will definitely return.

Located just south of Hana Town, Maui Hawaii. I highly recommend this if you're on a budget. Note,…read moreyou will probably need a rental car or a moped/motorcycle to get here (the moped can't carry luggage). Most tour companies stop at Hana Town, but this is about 12-15 minutes south of Hana Town. Here is what I like...it's so remote, it's countryside here. Most cell phones won't work will near Hana, actually about 6 to 7 miles towards Hana. I got 1 bar with AT&T at Kipahulu Campground near the Visitors Center, and can send text messages or surf the web, but don't expect to stream video or music, or send video, cuz it won't go through. It costs like $20 per night for tent camping, what a bargain! These are tent camping sites. It was quiet. I came in peak whale season in middle of February 2026. I only saw 6 or 7 other cars here, and everyone was quiet and peaceful. Book it on recreation.gov. I saw some people do RVs, but most were tent camping. Campsites 12, 13, 14, 15 are great for ocean view if you peek over the ancient stone wall. Campsites #16-20 are for walk ups, i couldn't see a way to get to those. Campsite #1-#6 have the most protection from the wind. It wasn't too windy here, more windy at Camp Olowalu. Pros: great value, large open space, serene, country-like setting, quiet, friendly and helpful check in park rangers, camping here includes hiking the Pipiwai Trail the next morning and the Ohe O Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools), which I did the night I arrived before sunset. Cons: No running water (bring baby wipes, bleach wipes) or walk 10 minutes to visitor center if you really need to wash face/brush teeth. They have toilets, without plumbing. Tips: bring large jug of water. There is BBQ grill. I didn't bother to buy a propane gas for my Jetboil mini stove, so you can get hot water in Hana Town restaurants, if you decide to bring backpacker dehydrated camping food. Another huge plus, is Laulima Farm's coffee, just 5 minutes drive south of Kipahulu Campground. You won't regret this coffee and fresh fruit, worth the drive alone.

(Reviewed on: 12/14/2022) The Team Members working at the…read moreVisitor Center is extremely friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. We would love to see more support and growth in the merchandise and other displays featured here. There is great opportunity to grow the Visitor Center and have small picnic, gathering areas right outside for visitors to enjoy the surrounding trails, waterfalls, hikes, views. The reason why this is only 4/5 stars, in order to reach the center, you must pay the $30 USD entrance fee (per vehicle). This fee will give you parking and direct access to multiple hikes (Pipiwai trail all the way up to Waimoku Falls). If you're visiting Maui and are enjoying the road to Hana and if this is the end goal, please try to get here early (10am latest) to start your hike, as there will be a lot of sunlight still and we estimate at least 2 hrs for moderate speed (this takes into account time to pause for pictures, relaxing, and random off trail adventuring). A must if you're visiting from the mainland.

The first few days of the rental went well. The Nissan Xterra was in decent condition (although…read morethere were a few things that caused some inconvenience, but that's not really the point here), and the owner was pretty polite. However, toward the end of our stay on Maui, I'm not exactly sure where it happened - whether it was at a campsite, on one of the hiking trails, or at one of the beaches we visited - but someone cut the rubber fuel filler hose that connects the fuel filler neck to the gas tank. We discovered this issue on the last day of our trip, shortly before returning the vehicle, when we stopped at a gas station to refuel. Fuel was leaking and spilling outside instead of going into the tank. To find out what was causing it, I looked underneath the vehicle and found that the hose had been cut. The cut was clean and straight, clearly made with a sharp object. Replacing this hose is neither difficult nor expensive and I can easily to repair it, but since we had to leave for the airport, I didn't have time to repair it myself. When I returned the vehicle to the owner's parking lot, I informed her that fuel had been leaking while I was trying to fill up the tank. I didn't mention that the hose had been cut, but simply told her that fuel was leaking instead of entering the tank. She told me not to worry and said they would inspect the vehicle and determine the cause. A few hours later, she texted me and claimed that they had inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank itself (!) had been punctured. I then sent her the photo I had taken, which clearly showed that the hose had been cut. At that point, she suddenly changed her story and admitted that the issue was actually the hose. That immediately seemed suspicious and misleading. Then she told me she would ask a friend who works as a mechanic for a repair estimate and would let me know the cost. She assured me that the repair should not be expensive. Shortly after that, she sent me a repair quote that was about 3 times higher than the real market price for this type of repair work. Because of that, I requested supporting documentation in the form of an invoice from the repair shop. After I requested the invoice, the owner disappeared for two days, despite previously responding almost immediately to every message. Two days later, she sent me a fabricated "invoice" created in a PDF editor. The document included additional charges for repairs and diagnostics that had never been mentioned before. It also lacked any signatures, stamps, or other indications that it was an authentic repair shop invoice. But the most interesting part is that the total amount on the "invoice" didn't match the price she had quoted me in our messages two days earlier - it was even higher. After consulting with an attorney acquaintance, I requested receipts or bank records showing that she had actually paid the amount listed on the invoice. After that request, she suddenly stopped responding for more than one week. When she eventually reappeared, she completely ignored my request for proof of payment and instead continued demanding payment based on the same fake invoice. I never refused to pay for the damage, however, when I realized that I was being misled and pressured into paying an unjustified amount of money, the matter became a question of principle for me, so from now on, the repair bill issue is going to be handled strictly through court. I've already filed a complaint with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and I'm also thinking about contacting the Maui Police Department to file a report for suspected fraud. I wouldn't recommend this company, especially since there are better rental options on Maui for the same price or just a bit more.

SUV camping on Maui, great gear and 14 campground connections to choose from plus information on…read morethe Road to Hana and activities all over the island.

I absolutely love Camp Olowalu! I've stayed here multiple times, and it's one of those places I'm…read morealways happy to come back to. They have regular camping sites and Tentalows, but I've been lucky enough to stay in one of the cabins tucked away in a private are. it's such a special experience and so peaceful. I am obsessed with the private outdoor showers. There is seriously nothing better than taking a shower outside while looking up at the beautiful Maui sky. Everything here is always clean, and well-maintained. Tim, the on-site manager, is awesome and always incredibly helpful. As is all the camp staff. If you love camping, being outdoors, and having a beautiful, relaxing place to disconnect, Camp Olowalu is absolutely worth checking out. It reminds me of how lucky I am to be on Maui. I'll definitely keep coming back!

I did NOT feel safe. There was a group of people and two of the men were up late after their…read morefamilies went to bed and harassed me in my tent by yelling and screaming into the tent at midnight and tried to open our tent and come in while I was sleeping. NOT safe for women or solo travelers. Management did nothing when we informed them.

One of the only NP where employees are happy to be here. Yes, been to few in Utah, CO, CA, SD and…read moreOregon and I will have to put this locationas #1 being friendly, informative and very welcoming while Oregon being the worst where NP employees act like wanna be Police officer. Being said that, long drive up on curvy roads, watching clouds roll in, you will be awarded with beautiful landscape and views above the cloud. Slow down for Nenes. I saw mama and two chicks walking across, above the 1st visitor center. Slow down! Other then the sunrise time slot, you do not need a reservation. If you want to view the sunrise, try your luck at 7 pm few nights before. Also, if you habe missed it, you can sign up for an email notification for last minute cancelations. I was able to secure one but cancelled it later. Check the web site for camping and hiking. The merchandise at the gift shop was very reasonable. I loved the art work on their t shirts. Definitely recommend!

This review is way long overdue, but I guess better late than never. I was having a conversation…read morewith a friend who was heading to Maui and wanted some recommendations. This is definitely one of the top five for me when it comes of things to plan when going to Maui. It was such a memorable thing to see and it really felt magical. We came just right before sunrise. The drive is a bit intimidating, but once you're up there, it is worth it. We were well above the clouds and when the sun broke through the clouds, it felt like I could cry. Add this to your list of things to do when going to Maui!

The hosmer trail is a half mile loop to observe non-native trees, planted before the park's…read moreestablishment, and native shrubland. It's also a unique habitat for honeycreepers found nowhere else on earth.

We stopped by Hosmer Grove on our way down from the Haleakala Summit and are glad we did! There was…read morea short nature trail with a lot to see -- felt like an old growth forest which was dramatically different than the landscape up at the top. Seems like a great place to camp as well although we didn't do that.

I've been staying in one of the astrovans now every February for 3 years in a row now. The…read morecampervans are the best way to see and stay in Maui because they aren't to big ,drive so well and give you the freedom to see the island. The vans run great and Paul is so passionate about his vans and the vanning lifestyle. After a few trips to Maui I gave up the resort life and now live the vanning dream when I'm in Maui. It's summer now and I'm already planning my trip back in February. I highly recommend you contact Paul and rent a van.

Last day on the island and my OG lesson cancels. Then Paul to the rescue! Even after I called at 6…read moream to try and squeeze into anything he might have available. I had a blast. One of the biggest highlights of the trip. Easy to learn, beautiful location, fun swim, & nice personable instructor. I wish I brought a snorkel set but was happy enough to see a turtle swim right below my board. Would definitely recommend this guy over any commercial company just wanting to suck a buck out of your wallet.

4 Stars Cool Spot, 1 Star Mouse Poop City!…read more We found out about this place in Lahaina from some people who stayed here years ago and showed us pictures. It appears to have been pretty nice before time and mice and little maintenance took over and beat the place to death. We arrived to find our SS Camaro (Bumble Bee) barely could enter the rutted driveway. No worries the owner was already on the way to meet us. I rode in the back of his Toyota pickup up he hill bouncing along a couple minutes and we arrived to Treetops Treehouse. Upon first glance this is an eclectic treehouse with Sone old patio furniture with some good jungle mold growing away and an outdoor kitchen that he seemed surprised someone stole the campstove from. Bonus the outdoor bathroom does have hot water for showers! We went to the bedroom and got situated and all appeared to be fine until we realized you cannot go barefoot unless you like to step in piles of mousepoop from the other residents. Nor can you utilize the tables or shelves for the same reason! The bedsheets were freshly applied so no mousepoop there! I was unable to use the towels as mousepoop was stuck to one probably from being placed on the table. The bed was cozy and the ambiance was cool. I was pretty cozy otherwise. Other bummers were the rooftop patio has rotted out so you cannot go up there anymore for the treetop views.... The mosquito net seems to be for a twin bed so it runs on you all night as you try to sleep... In the middle of the night there was this crazy loud gnawing sound and finally I had to investigate since I could no longer sleep. A huge mouse appears to have been nesting for quite some time a the top corner wall near turned and closet. They have reapplied several layers of screen to keep it out but it is eating through he wood now. Disclaimer: We are both camping, rock climbing outdoor enthusiasts and also 5 star resort people with realistic expectations for a treehouse. For the $150 a night he asked for after being told it was $79 a night when referred we ended up getting it for $100 cash. We left after a night because of the conditions. In all fairness this place was probably great when it was new but could have had some modifications to the design to reduce jungle rot, rodents and etc.... If it was $50 a night it would be what it is, but if you paid $100-$150 a night it's pretty rough for that price with no cleaning or maintenance.

Like Lunar said - Rustic, fine. Run down, not cool…read more My husband and I booked a stay at the treetops for two nights of our honeymoon. We are avid campers/outdoors people and have never considered ourselves "fussy" by any means, so when we heard about Hana Lani we KNEW it would be the perfect place for us to spend our first nights as husband and wife enjoying the beauty of the rain forrest. How WRONG we were. We were prepared for bugs, and dirt and mud and camp like conditions. What we were not prepared for was the sad disrepair of the accommodations. When we arrived we found that our sheets were visibly dirty. The mosquito net hung over the bed was held together with duck tape and had visible stains on it as well. The furniture was broken and dirty. The observation deck overlooking the ocean that we had been so looking forward too was furnished with two rusty lawn chairs, the back broken off of one of them. I told my husband it looked like they had gone shopping at a dump. And the toilet paper - ew. There was a small amount on the roll in the bathroom, which was gone after one use. The extra toilet paper left for us in the tree house was covered in dirt and bugs. Thank goodness we had come prepared with a small pack of travel tissues. We wanted to be good sports about the whole situation, so we decided to stay the first night. We asked management for new sheets and they provided them (although he gave us quite a bit of attitude when we voiced our concerns about the condition of the tree house). The new sheets appeared clean, but when we put them on the bed we found they were holy. Eh - whatever, at least they had no suspect stains. In all fairness, I have to say that we were rewarded for sticking it out with a massive and very impressive rain storm that night, and an incredibly beautiful sunrise the next morning. Plus - the coolest spider I have ever seen makes his home in the corner of the treehouse. He was a highlight of our very short trip. Those amazing nature given things, however, were just not enough to make up for the disappointment (and yuck-ness) of the treehouse itself. The next morning we packed up our gear and were on the road before 7am. Bottom line - this place is no where near worth the $120/night we were forced to pay. Honestly, the place would be a lot better if they chucked all the furniture and hauled in some cool logs to sit on. And of course it would help to invest in some new sheets every once in awhile, and at least try to keep the TP clean.

Lovely, peaceful trails at this park. In this visit we only had time for the nature trail which was…read morewell maintained and had a number of interpretive signs describing the various trees and shrubs. Also near the nature trail is the arboretum of native plants with additional interpretive signs, be sure to visit both areas. If you have more time, do the jeep trail to gulch trail as a loop.

This place is pretty confusing and also empty so we were afraid to explore too much. We checked out…read morethe garden but it seemed a bit under maintained and dead. Seems pretty easy to get lost and no reception so come prepared. Plenty of parking but for some reason gave kind of eerie vibes.