Michael's place is a great location in Hilo, walking distance to great restaurants, a small beach and most of Hilo has to offer. If you aren't used to sleeping with chirping tree frogs, bring your ear plugs-otherwise just made it feel more like sleeping outside since you don't hear road noise.
Michael is a wonderful host and definitely has the scoop on the going-ons in the area, he was a wonderful text away for any questions I had and very responsive. Hope you enjoy your trip and stay as much as I did.