My friends and I are incredibly grateful to Joy and Michael's hospitality! I asked them on short notice if I could bring over friends for one night, and they quickly replied. In addition, they provided fresh, delicious fruit for us, and Joy cooked a yummy breakfast for us one morning. Joy was very quick on responding to any questions about the amenities. She also let us use the main house shower when the apartment shower wasn't warm enough. My favorite part of the stay was sharing stories with Michael and Joy. They are both warm and friendly, and they respected our privacy, too.

As for the apartment, the place was beautifully decorated and provided all the amenities listed. The apartment is connected to their beautiful backyard porch, and it still felt private. The overall look was cozy and comfortable. I liked that we had a private bathroom, small kitchen with an easy-to-use portable stove, a large supply of towels, bathroom amenities, dishware, and kitchen utensils. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The location is between the volcano park and Hilo, and there are grocery stores within 10 miles, so it was always nice to do a quick run for food.

I highly recommend Joy and Michael's place if you're planning on staying on the east side of the island.