We stayed at Michele's place for 10 days... and we enjoyed every single minute of it. Tucked away on the Southeast coast of the island, a 20 minute drive to Pahoa and 45 minutes to Hilo, Michele's magical grotto is the perfect place to relax, sit back, and enjoy life. Walk to nearby cliffs where you can watch, and hear, waves break on the rocky shoreline. Walk a little further and you'll come across a beautiful black sand beach. If you're hungry, treat yourself to island grown mangosteen, rombutans, longons, apple bananas, and always perfectly ripe avocados from a truck nearby the beach.
The cabin itself is more spacious than it appears in pictures, the outdoor shower is a delight, and the tub is perfect for stargazing on clear nights... if you experience a clear night, do not hesitate... the island's East coast weather is whimsical. A bonus delight, Michele grows fruits on his property, tangerines, papaya, bananas, and more, and local bees provide honey, all of which we were offered by our hosts when we arrived and were delicious!
Do yourself a favor, don't rush through, enjoy your time on the Big Island and in this magical grotto.