Michael's place is pure heaven.
My husband and I stayed, just for one night as we wanted to get out of the city, and we could not come up with a complaint if we tried.
Nothing about this place was anything short of perfect.
The surroundings, replete with forested trails, are idyllic. You hear absolutely nothing, save for a bird or two in the distance. The level of peace and quiet is unlike anything I have experienced in a long time.
The suite itself was clean and very quiet. The kitchen/dining area had everything you could possibly need. There's a large shared fridge with ample room for anything you want to bring, and a great convection oven, hot plate, toaster, kettle, microwave, and any pots/pans/extras you'd want like oil.
Best of all, of course, is the SPA!
Near the suites, and perched right at the very edge of/surrounded by the forest are a cedar sauna, steam room, and a whirlpool tub that faces the forest (which Michael will graciously fill with hot or cool water, depending on your preference). You can book the entire spa area so it's only yours for an hour at a time, which is a treat because you can switch from the tub to the sauna to the steam room at your leisure.
I can't say enough about Michael's place.
We are already looking to see when we can book to return...I can envision a lot of romantic getaways and peaceful weekends of solitude spent at 5 Elements in my future.