On the west side, Kaua'i Veteran's Memorial Hospital provides emergency room services and has a medical-surgical unit, as well as an intensive care unit. Climate matters more than some people imagine. If the opposite is true, Hanalei, Wailua, and Kalaheo offer lusher climates. If you have just moved to Kaua'i, or are considering moving to the island, good news awaits. It's, without a doubt, a great time to buy a home.
Interest rates are low and prices are at their lowest level in seven years.
Or, perhaps you're thinking of renting for a year or so to try the island on for size and make sure life on a sleepy little tropical island suits you. Well, good news again. Whether renting or buying, the professional services of a real estate agent can save you a lot of time and hassle. Costs can vary a great deal from area to area, with the best rental deals available in Kekaha and Waimea on the island's west side. Kawaihau on the island's east side is also quite affordable.