Mike’s place is definitely above the ordinary/average stay you can find in the area (or on the island for that matter) it is truly a gem, from the location (in the lush and beautiful forest which he still keeps neat and clean by frequent gardening) excellent for visiting volcano area and close enough to Hilo if one needs to go. The place itself is wonderfully though out, very chic but extremely cosy with very high quality amenities (even the shampoo/conditioner-hair drier were of really good quality which seems silly to notice but as two girls traveling for a month, was very much appreciated;-) one can tell that this house is Mike’s project and every little detail is really studied and wonderfully put together.
Mike is also a great host, explained everything in detail and gave excellent suggestions on things to do and places to visit, even had a folder with all menus of surrounding restaurants (which was helpful when wanting to eat out, although the house invites you to spend as much time as possible in it considering how beautiful it is).
All in all I absolutely recommend this place and if I were Mike I would not rent it out but actually live in it myself :-D