Michael’s place is a casual retreat on the far west side of Molokai. It’s about 30 minutes into town. I enjoyed using the community pool, which had a great view of the ocean and access to a small beach. Michael’s lanai is also a nice perk, as it also has a decent view and the patio furniture is good. I also appreciated having the little kitchen, as there aren’t many dining options especially on a Sunday/holiday weekend, and none on the west side. Michael’s cars weren’t available for rental but he put me in touch with his friend Dana who helped me out with a last-minute rental request and provided a perfectly acceptable car. The condo complex is a bit dated and run down, with a couple of the buildings boarded up. It was a little warm at night even in October and little critters (including mosquitoes and roaches) pretty much have access to the place due to it not being sealed off, but that’s to be expected in most non-climate controlled Hawaiian homes.
I thought it was slightly overpriced for the level of care/cleanliness it’s kept at, but it is on a remote island so some price bump is a given. It fit the bill for my last-minute, low-key visit to Molokai.