This place was awesome! We regret not spending even more time there. Mike & Bo's house is definitely setup for anyone's needs. The ocean front is simply the only way to go. The waves crashing into the cliffs at night is so surreal. The house had binoculars, flashlights, snorkel gear, chairs, coolers. The welcome basket was full of all the local staples. The house is very centrally located to all the scenic areas on the Hilo side. We went to the Volcano national park twice. Went to the botanical gardens, all the waterfalls, where the lava flows, ate at many of the recommended restaurants in Mike & Bo's suggestion book. All were awesome! Eat at the Thai restaurant in the town of Volcano. The best farmers market was right behind the grocery store as you go to Volcano. It was next to the Shell gas station and McDonalds.
Also just a hint to all newbies to the Hilo traffic. Plan on twice the time to get anywhere. Hilo traffic is unbelievable. There was road construction and a few accidents on the main highway too which made it pretty bad.