River Estate

Top choice in Hanalei Bay & the North Shore


This lovely property, set in jungle-like grounds beside the Wainiha River, holds two luxurious vacation rentals, each perfect for honeymooners or a family. The airy, 2-bedroom Guesthouse has a wraparound lanai, while the 3-bedroom Riverhouse, perched on 30ft stilts, has Brazilian hardwood floors and a screened-in lanai (for mosquito-free BBQs) with hot tub. Weekly rates available. Cleaning fee from $250.


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Nearby Hanalei Bay & the North Shore attractions

1. Lumahaʻi Beach

1.26 MILES

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2. Makua (Tunnels) Beach

1.3 MILES

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3. Maniniholo Dry Cave

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Flat-bottomed Maniniholo Dry Cave, across from Ha‘ena Beach Park, is deep, broad and fun to explore, though the further you penetrate, the lower the…

4. Haʻena Beach Park

1.5 MILES

At this beautiful county-run beach, just under a mile before the end of the road, the sea is usually smooth and safe for swimming in summer. Ask…

5. Middles Beach

1.75 MILES

West of Hanalei in Waipa, not far beyond Waikoko Beach at Mile 4 on the makai (ocean) side of the road is a small, scrubby parking area. Walk along the…

6. Limahuli Garden

2.07 MILES

Perhaps the most beautiful spot on an island of unsurpassed beauty, this magnificent garden is a must-see stop on any North Shore itinerary. Besides…

7. Waikoko Beach

2.12 MILES

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8. Wet Caves

2.16 MILES

Two wet caves lie within Ha‘ena State Park. Carved by the endless pounding of the ocean, the massive cavern of Waikapala‘e Wet Cave is as enchanting as it…