This is our second visit to Michael's place, staying about a week each time. The house comfortably sleeps 4 in the 2 bedrooms, but there were only of us. The kitchen is very easy to work in. There's no microwave, dishwasher, or blender, but every thing else is spot on. We cooked several meals there quite easily. We especially love the place because of its location. It's a 5-minute walk to the heart of Hilo, where Hawaiiana is still trying to hold on. There are a couple of grocery stores and lots of good restaurants within walking distance. Not to be missed is the Hilo farmers' market, by far the best on the island. It's open every day, 4 blocks from the house. Michael's place is in a close, little neighborhood, where everyone seems to know each other and to be friends. There's off street parking, and the vicinity is quiet (if you don't count the coqui frogs). Hilo is on the wet side of the island, but we had some sun every day, and sometimes lots of it. The place is clean as a whistle, and Michael is very good about responding promptly. We hope to be back. We wouldn't even bother to look to see what else is available.