Michael’s downtown Hilo Jungle Hideaway is such a cute place; walking distance to practically anywhere. The apartment is very clean and well furnished, bushes outside bursting with Thai Chile Peppers, birds singing, croaking frogs, all day and night. Safe area, friendly folks everywhere I went; the Hilo Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays), Coconut Island (excellent, informative book at the apt), folks on the streets, and in the shops. One week was just perfect, but I plan to return. The Tsunami Museum was, unfortunately, still closed, and many businesses are not up to full capacity yet. Hawai’i has a very proactive attitude towards curbing Covid-19 (I got my booster shot in Pahala!). Their slogan “Spread Aloha, not Covid”.
Michael is super nice and helpful, I highly recommend this place for adventurous travelers!
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