You could feel Michael’s great energy shine through with his smile and welcome. He gave us great tips like heading to Uncle Roberts for a night market on a Wednesday night which was a highlight on my trip. He also has a great garden and let me pluck a starfruit from his tree. He is extremely knowledgeable and was kind to invite us to hang out and chat.
The rooms upstairs are clean and comfortable. Crisp linens and warm blankets. Do bring earplugs for the coqui frogs, they seemed loud on the first night but I may have gotten used to them by night 2 or they may have mellowed out.
I hope to get to return to Hilo, and if I do, I would love to stay here again.