Why is "bSTOKED" shown as host on some trips? Are those offers actually hosted by bSTOKED?

No. All offers on bSTOKED are hosted by local partners - bSTOKED itself never hosts any offers. But in some rare cases the local hosts can’t take care about all inquiries (e.g. because he has no good internet connection at his spot or at sea). In these cases, the bSTOKED customer support may take care of incoming inquiries and answers basic questions. But booking requests or more detailed questions are being forwarded to and answered by the local hosts.