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Check out the little shrine replete with art-deco stained glass Madonna and Child, once
the property of silent film star Ramón Novarro.
Areca Palms Estate B&B
B&B $$$
MAP
(
323-2276;
www.konabedandbreakfast.com
;
81-1031 Keopuka Mauka Rd; r incl breakfast
$100-145;
) Country comfort and aloha combine seamlessly in this spotless, wooden
home. The airy rooms are meticulously outfitted (lots of pillows and closet space, plus
lush robes) and your hosts share their local knowledge freely. Kick back in the family
room or watch the sun set in the Jacuzzi. You'll eat like royalty here, with fresh, unique
breakfasts daily.
Banana Patch
COTTAGE $$$
MAP
(
800-452-9017, 322-8888;
www.bananabanana.com
;
Mamao St; studio $115, 1-/2-bedroom cot-
tages $125/150;
) Let it all hang out in one of these comfortable, clothing-optional cot-
tages secluded amid tropical foliage. Clean and tasteful, these units are terrific for
DIYers, with full kitchen, lanai, gardens and Jacuzzi.
Eating & Drinking
Orchid Isle Café
CAFE $
MAP
(
323-2700; 81-6637 Mamalahoa Hwy; snacks $5-9; 6am-5pm Mon-Fri, 7am-2pm Sat & Sun;
) Hang out on the lanai, surf the internet, and refuel with coffee and quiche at this re-
laxed coffeehouse.
Mi's Italian Bistro
ITALIAN $$$
MAP
(
323-3880;
www.misitalianbistro.com
;
81-6372 Mamalahoa Hwy; mains $15-30;
4:30-8:30pm Tue-Sun;
) This intimate eatery run by a husband-and-wife team does a
great job of filling South Kona's need for upscale Italian. Settle into a romantic nook and
devour homemade pasta, organic veggies, wickedly good seafood corn chowder and thin-
crust pizza amid a laidback, classy vibe.
Keʻei Cafe
HAWAII REGIONAL CUISINE $$$
