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Riverfront Gardens Paddle to the Beach, Rejuvenation Peace & Quiet!

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A two-story building with a red exterior and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water.
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A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A two-story building with a covered patio area, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A lush garden with a variety of tropical plants and trees, a grassy area, and a blue kayak.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lumahai Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Hanalei, HI
  • Place, Wainiha Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lumahai Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kepuhi Point Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Na Pali Coast State Park and Hanalei Bay. Limahuli Garden and Reserve and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Map
Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Wainiha Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lumahai Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kepuhi Point Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Princeville Botanical Gardens - 22 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪1 Kitchen - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Gardens Paddle to the Beach, Rejuvenation Peace & Quiet! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront Gardens Paddle to the Beach, Rejuvenation Peace & Quiet!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Gardens Paddle to the Beach, Rejuvenation Peace & Quiet!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Gardens Paddle to the Beach, Rejuvenation Peace & Quiet!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Gardens Paddle to the Beach, Rejuvenation Peace & Quiet! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wainiha Beach Park, Lumahai Beach and Kepuhi Point Beach. Makua Beach and Waikoko Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. Close to everything yet your own private gardens and river. Loved all the chickens! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you for taking the time to post a review and taking such good care of the house Romi. I hope you'll visit again. Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrated my birthday with a lovely stay at the river estate. We enjoyed celebrating the charming old Hawaiian feel of the home. The furnishings and beds are very comfortable and we had everything we needed. The bedroom ac’s were awesome. Perfect for chilling out, cooking on the bbq and relaxing with great friends. The sound of the river and views of the mountains and scenery out the expansive windows are wonderful. The house has lovely light. We really appreciate Mark working with us after the hurricane to make our visit possible and to maximize our short stay with an early checkin and late checkout. Always provided responsive communication. Love the Haven coffee house being in walking distance and the nearby beaches too. Great location for being on the beautiful North shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2026
Mahalo for your wonderfully detailed review Cheryl! Since your group was my first guests after hurricane Lowell I was curious to see how your experience was. I'm grateful you took the time to go into detail for future guests to see that the island is recovering quickly and River Estate did well. You're always welcome here. I hope you'll return again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful - kitchen was super clean and fully prepared for all of our cooking. Bedrooms had individual mini splits for AC - the grounds were well maintained, and the provided beach chairs and boogie board were a lot of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Mahalo for taking the time to write a review and for taking such nice care of the house Chris. I appreciate it very much. You're welcome back anytime. Aloha, Mark Barbanell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Hi Jordan, Amazing guest as well! Mahalo for takig the time to write a review. Aloha, Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Estate is a true respite and a wonderful place to embrace the beauty of nature and find relaxation. This was our first family vacation in 8 years, and this gorgeous site was the perfect spot for us to all be together. We loved the lanai the most; it's where we ate all our meals, read books, played games, and even watched some World Cup competitions, all with the view and sounds of the river, the occasional rain, and the chickens. The house has virtually everything one needs, and it comes with a phenomenal host. Mark was simply outstanding, responding immediately to any questions, handling any little glitches, and even calling us on the landline to tell us that Wifi was down in the area. We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay in this paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and wonderfully located. Our stay coincided with a very large storm and our host, Mark, was in constant communication and kept us updated. We like to cook and found the kitchen well stocked for our needs.We are looking forward to visiting again in summer months.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Mahalo for leaving such a nice review Monica!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice, very clean, just as listing shows. Well equipped kitchen, beautiful grounds and a lovely view of the river. Mark was helpful and very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Aloha Suzanne, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the grounds beautiful. I hope to accommodate you and your family again in the future. Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Awesome property, easy check in and a great spot to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Mahalo for taking the time to review your stay. Much appreciated...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We really loved this place and Mark is an amazing host!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole house was perfect and had everything we needed to cook and care for ourselves in beautiful quiet surroundings. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Mahalo for taking the time to write a review Kenton. I appreciate it very much... Aloha, Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark is the consummate host -ready and willing not only to help with your stay at Riverhouse, but also to help with your arrangements for activities in the area. We LOVED what we called our “treehouse” as the view out the windows was of beautiful green trees, plants, colorful flowers, etc. We found all things we needed in the kitchen, laundry room and bathrooms. Clean, soft linens on the comfortable beds. For those who haven’t been to Hawaii in recent years, bring ear plugs for night sleeping as the roosters all over the island are avid crowers! In other respects, this couldn’t be a more peaceful place to be.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Hi Laurel, Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to write such a fine review. You were the consummate guest as well and are welcome to return anytime! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in the Riverhouse and found the property beautiful and the location convenient. Aloha, Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. Close to things in Hanalei Bay. Right on the river.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Host did everything he did to accommodate us. Kids loved house geckos!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

The house is clean, comfortable, and decorated nicely. The beds are really comfortable and the kitchen had everything I needed. The house is off the beaten path and it was nice to get away from the traffic and crowds. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Hi Karen, Mahalo for taking the time to review your stay and taking such good care of the house. I appreciate it very much. I hope to accommodate you again in the future. Aloha, Mark Barbanell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

A perfect vacation getaway nestled in an island paradise. Mark was a fantastic host.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Your heart warming words mean a lot to me and my staff Hilary. Aloha and Mahalo! 💖
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place to stay!

The apartment has a great location close to Hanalei Bay and is beautifully kept and immaculately presented. Lovely setting in beautiful gardens, away from the road, and very well appointed kitchen with all mod cons. We enjoyed the hot tub on the veranda too!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Mahalo ladies. I'm glad you were satisfied and comfortable. Mahalo Nui Loa, Mark Barbanell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Close enough to town and yet felt like we were out in the country! Being next to the creek was a bonus. Incrediblyt well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2024
Hi Josh, Mahalo for taking the time to review your stay in the Riverhouse. When you return you'll get a generous discount. Aloha, Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The property was beautiful and somewhat secluded. Tropical and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical house on the North Shore of Kauai with easy access to Haena State Park for hiking, Tunnels beach for snorkeling and all that Hanalei has to offer (beach, restaurants, equipment rental, etc.). The kitchen is well-outfitted, the rooms comfortable and there are beach chairs, a boogie board and some floats available for use. The owner was super communicative and helpful. We would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Mahalo for taking the time to review your stay Daniel. I appreciate it very much. Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Property was as advertised and well equipped. The location is fairly tucked away on a small river with two beaches close by. There was a small general store and coffee shop close by which were handy to avoid extra trips to Hanalei. Mark was very responsive so check in and out were simple. Would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and recommending the Riverhouse Brian. I appreciate it very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house was beautiful. Mark (the owner) was very responsive to any question we had. The place is pretty big and would be perfect for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review Megan.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location, excellent host, beautiful home

The North Shore is our favorite spot on the planet and we’ve been fortunate to visit many times. Mark was hands down the best host of any property we’ve stayed at and he has a beautiful, comfortable home with all the amenities you could hope for. We had a marvelous time and would gladly book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind words Amy. It was a pleasure hosting your family and I appreciate you taking such good care of the house. Aloha, Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the river house. We didn’t want to leave. Mark was great! He answered all my questions and even had our kayak rentals waiting for us when we arrived. I love this location! Close to all of my favorite beaches and the best sunrise’s and snorkeling on Kauai. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty. Everyday was a beach day!
Tunnels beach
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Hi Presley, Thank you for taking the time to write such a fine review. I appreciate it very much. I have heard the phrase "We didn't want to leave" many times before. In fact we have found people hiding in the walk in closet when the housekeeper went in to clean... Aloha, Mark Barbanell River Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a beautiful house. Pictures didn’t do it justice

We had a wonderful time at this house. It is a comfortable getaway in a beautiful location. Mark was helpful and gave us several ideas to do on our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Mahalo Kurt. I appreciate you taking the time to review my property. Aloha, Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

This is a beautiful property, well stocked for all your needs. The owner Mark is amazing. He has great recommendations & was so helpful to book excursions for us. He has tons of information to help your stay be the best. He is a wonderful host. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2025
Hi Michelle. Thank you for your kind words and review. I appreciate it very much. I hope to see you again in the future.
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