Michael has a beautiful property with good bird watching and stunning views. He is also a gracious and friendly host, as others mentioned. He made us some nice banana bread which we enjoyed.
However, we did experience some mild to severe concerns during our stay.
-no hot water first night;
-the doors are sliding glass and don't have proper locks. This made us feel uncomfortable as two other groups were staying on the property as well. Furthermore, no key was provided to lock the door from the outside.
-Michael recommended lighting the fire oven for warmth, and we did so the second night. However, enough smoke filled the room which created a safety concern, particularly around carbon monoxide poisoning, fire safety and smoke. It is noted there is no carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher or a fire alarm (that we could see). We didn't feel comfortable enough to stay the night and left at 9pm. Prior to our departure we spoke to Michael about our concerns with the fire place, however, Michael did not feel it was a safety issue.
This listing may be more appropriate for camping while further fixes/renovations are made. Once this is done, the listing will definitely reach its potential.