Northshore Big Isand & East side of Maui

Hi, going to big island and maui for first time this July. Trying to find inexpensive cottage/rental. Does anyone have suggestions? On the Big Island I have a place in the south and looking for one in the north.. with Maui I have one in Kihei and looking for place in the east..trying to do opposite sides of each island spending 5 days in each place...I feel like Ive been to all sites but would like some advise / suggestions / Help from some one who has experience with the islands..thanks...

Northshore Big Isand %26amp; East side of Maui

well, you need to define ';north'; on the Big Island, because that could include a whole bunch of communities, from Hawi to Honomu, and that%26#39;s more than a two hour drive in separation. More specificity about what you%26#39;re seeking in the way of proximity?

Northshore Big Isand %26amp; East side of Maui

well, East Maui means Hana....and that means some of the highest prices in Maui

Hawi area is not in any way a visitor area. I think there is one little inn...but I know no cottages for rent....its all farms and ranches

I hope you understand that by staying in the north and south will put you hours of driving from anything and in the two rainiest areas totaly devoid of beaches, snorkeling,and services

What is it that you think you will accomplish with these areas....that is what do you see yourself doing there? That is important for us to understand

Yeah, ';north'; and ';south'; don%26#39;t make much sense on the Big Island. East and West makes more sense if you%26#39;re trying to get a ';feel'; for the different sides of the island. You need to do more research.

Thanks for the replies.. Big Island %26amp; Maui..just looking for non touristy areas..I dont mind driving to get to some beaches. Most important is to stay away from the tourist crowds/groups etc.

understand Hana is expensive guess i ment more north of hana. I picked those areas because they are away from the main areas everyone goes to..also read about some of the sites like green beach in southern area of the Big Island. the northern part of the big island is still up in the air.. in any case i would like to keep my driving time to any beach under 2hours..I enjoy the sites as i get to any location - just looking for a nice place with some privacy, abiltity to do some bbqing and kick back.. thanks again...

north of Hana....its pretty wet..called the ocean.

Understand that the entire south coast of the Big island has no beaches... the green sand is for looking at after a long dusty and windy hike..

trying to swim anywhere alont that or the entire east or northern coast is very dangerous with nasty currents andrips....no sand.

Hawi...has one inn.. and 2 places to eat.Beach will be about 1 hour drive each way and Kona about 2 hours each way

. If staying in the south it will be a 2 hour each way drive to a beach, restauraunts, grocery,

Maybe you are thinking of the Haiku area on Maui?

On the Big Island, you could look at either Hawi and points east to Makapala near Pololu, or you could look at Honoka`a where there are 1 or 1 B%26amp;B%26#39;s ... check the reviews here and see if one appeals to you?

Honoka%26#39;a is 45-60 min to a beach, same with North Kohala, maybe a little less. Take a look at www.alternative-hawaii for cottages and B%26amp;B%26#39;s and alternative rentals.

Let us know what you find, if you would ...

Yep Haiku sounds right in Maui..will check around there..already got a place in Naalehu and considering a place in kohala coast close to Kawaihae. totally appreciate tips and info thanks.. will definetly check out those websites...thanks..

Actually, there are a lot of positives in choosing a North/South split, but the point about the distances in the north is worth considering. Ka`u actually works really well for folks that want a single base for exploring Volcano or South Kona. Each is about 45 min away in very light traffic. The north spreads those distances out a little bit more and staying central might be helpful. If you are here long enough, a three point strategy might be worth considering.

My best time ever...was 1:38 min from Kau....and 1:05 from Ocean View.. its like a 70 mile drive on 50 to 35 mph roads .... from the south of Kona at Keauhou.........there is a district however called south Kona that is about 20 min drive south of keauhou.....

Kau region is great for the volcano however....

Just to clarify, HawaiiDan is correct. The drive to Kailua-Kona is about One hour and 10 minutes from Na%26#39;alehu. For me, South Kona has always been Kealakekua south, although Honalo is still up ma uka and is sort of the great divide for South Kona families.