Itinerary Opinion: Little Corn and ____?

The Little Corn and Granada part of your trip seems good but, instead of changing locations on Little Corn(the island is not that big) you might want to look at spending the last night on Big Corn before your flight back since if a storm comes through the boats don't always run. Granada may be pretty warm in May so another option might be looking towards some of the highland areas but you won't be there that long and Granada is a special area.
We stayed at the Nicaragua Guest House close to the airport, friendly host who will arrange a taxi and inexpensive.

A601mom, this is exactly the kind of thoughtful, helpful feedback I was hoping for! Thank you so much for the excellent suggestions!!

Enjoy your trip!! It is a secial place, one of my favorite countries.

You could get a taxi from Granada to the airport give you more time in Granada!
Your hotel can arrange it- about US25 maybe a bit more at that time.
Best Western opposite the airport will be US$65 plus taxes!
And you still have to get there by taxi from the 'center' off Managua!
La Pergola is nice, Terrasol in that price range is nice as well.

GRANADA INFO

Spending just one full day in Granada is fine. It is a nice city, but if you are really just staying in the city (i.e. not trying to go to Masaya or los Pueblos Blancos nearby) it is still worth it. Enjoy!

One day in Granada would be ok. Your not going to any outlying areas. I'd try Casa Iguana on Little Corn, it's very nice. I agree with the Big Corn Island for the final nite just to make sure you can get back to Managua. Not only that, Big Corn is actually very nice. Friendly people and a great swimming beach at Picnic Center. Give yourself a day there and check it out.

Hi there, I went to both those places during the week of Christmas and it was amazing. I have hundreds of pictures. We spent three days in granada, first we hiked the larger of the two volcanos. It's about two hours of hiking but plan on a whole day in order to get to the top. They have guides for less than ten(US) that will take you all over the mountain. I'm in great physical shape and it was one of the most strenuous hikes i've been on but well worth it. The second day we kayaked on Lake Nicaragua. The third day we explored the city which isn't too large. The restaurants are all pretty good. Stay close to the Lake side as that is where the historic area is with all the better restaurants. It will cost 2 people no more than 18 for any restaurant in town with as much food as you can handle. Nicaragua is dirt poor so your money will go really far. Try to use your credit card when possible to avoid carrying cash. It is impossible to break anything larger than a 20. The fourth day we flew to little corn on a single engine prop out of managua. I spent 200 in Granada for a hotel room, endless drinks food and all entertainment. If you get to Big Corn after 4 or 5 you will have to stay the night there. the island has power but it is weak and shuts down randomly. Only hotel canada has it's own generator. Which is also the most expensive place on the island. Big Corn has only a small area of nice beach. I'd leave there asap. The boats are extreme. You WILL get wet. You may get injured. They go very fast and are very small. Several people in my boat were injured including black eyes. Take the larger of the two boats since it can handle the swells a lot better. It's a 45 min. boat ride that you will never forget. Cash only. in fact, everywhere on the little island is still cash only except the dive shop and one cuban restaurant the has th worst cuban food ever. They have like 5 dishes to choose from(all overpriced) and two were unavailable including the cuban sandwich and cuban sauce. lol. Don't eat there unless you run out of cash and are starving. Tip is only 1(US) or less. Don't waste your money here. We ran dangerously low and could barely get off the island the last day. Go to Ensuenos or Derek's place. Derek's is better and they both cost about the same. Don't go to Farm Peace & Love. Some mean italian lady runs it. Try to get to the north/northeast shore near derek's for the best beach area. Not a lot to do on the islands. I'd do three nights on little corn. You should be able to rent a hut house for 50-70 a night at either place. The cheapest on the island would be like 15-20 for someting that is like sleeping in a jail cell.
All said though it is a great place. Have fun and pack heavy for the islands.

evan, thanks for sharing the details and impressions from your trip. Especially your experience on the panga. I'll be sure to bring large trashbags to cover our suitcases! ...and perhaps some dramamine.

Regarding accommodation, I think in your budget B & Bs like La Islita and Casa Silas in Granada might be attractive options. Islita is southeast of the central parque and Casa Silas is in the southwest. Both are about two or three blocks from the parque and the market. Check out their reviews in vianica.com I look forward to reading about your Corn Island experiences. I've not been to that side of the country in my travels. buen viaje