Micheal was a friendly, welcoming host. However, we struggled to be comfortable in the space. We stayed for a week, so we had planned to cook some of our meals. The kitchenette was not well supplied with utensils and the BBQs were unusable. Both the private apartment space and the shared lanai space need a good cleaning. The photos in the listing are not representative of the current furnishing and condition of the property.
The general location does provide reasonable driving access to Hilo, Volcanos National Park and the Puna coast, as well as nearby groceries, farmers market and a few restaurants.