Payne s roving camera angles and closeups cemented finneys home in movie history. Kauai is also home to king kongs profile, a mountain that resembles the. Jan 30, 2020 this house is ideally located on hanalei bay, a 5 minute walk will get you into the center of hanalei town, a 15 minute walk to the pier and the hanalei river and world class surfing right outside the door during the winter months. The beach is over 2 miles long and set in one of the most picturesque locations in hawaii with majestic mountains providing the backdrop. On its good days, hanalei bay shines like no other in hawaii. The location of the home is on a quiet culdesac with no traffic and easy walking distance to both stunning hanalei bay and hanalei town. Hanalei beach 2020 all you need to know before you go with. A few houses north of the pier is the trim cottage where matt and brian have. This beautiful kauai beach was used for several scenes in the george clooney film, the descendants. The beach is located between hanalei river to the east and waipa river to the west. Kauai mini golf and limahuli garden and reserve are also worth visiting.
Skip paying for a bus tour and make the most of your vacation time with the freedom to stop and go as you please. Visit the waioli mission house and step back into kauais history. The rainbow house is very comfortable and spacious. Another costar of the descendants is the home used in another plotthickening scene, when clooney runs down the hill from his nuuanu neighborhood home just north of downtown honolulu pictured below, right to the home of his best friends. At first i didnt like the fact that you cannot park by the room, but for unit 1558 it wasnt too far. Zillow has 16 homes for sale in hanalei hi matching. The movie is about three modernday pirates who sail a yacht around and rob plantation owners. It has to be the most beautiful home on the most beautfiul beach in the world. The twomilelong, crescentshaped beach is where matt, played by george clooney, confronts his rival brian speer. The main centers of activity in hanalei town are at the ching young village and across the street at the hanalei center.
This location provides a huge convenience when traveling with young children andor other families coming and going throughout the day. The desecendants hanalei bay cottage rental on kauai used by the speers. Explore kauai at your own pace with this audio tour app that uses gps to guide you to and around some of the islands top attractions. There is no better way to experience hanalei than from this exquisitely detailed home located steps from the world famous hanalei bay and a short stroll to the shops and eateries of the charming village of hanalei. This hanalei beachfront compound is totally turnkey. Hanalei bay is a stunning beach that has striking mountains as its backdrop. The house was exceptionally presented and lots of lovely extras and goodies when we arrived. Hollywood loves hanalei movies filmed at hanalei by the bay. The next day we walked the beach looking for the beach house. Speaking of clooney, he runs on the beach at hanalei bay. Book amazing rentals on vrbo the most popular vacation rental site in the us. Taking a descendants tour of kauai the mercury news.
Many of the scenes in the descendants were filmed in and around hanalei bay on kauais north shore. We loved the convenient location and the wonderful spacious design which gave us lots of room for 10 guests. The hanalei surfboard house was delightful and really represented the garden island feeling of kauai. Hale ilikea hanalei bay used in the motion picture the descendants enjoy watching the surf, sunsets from the hanalei pier just up the beach from this historic hanalei plantation. Discover a sanctuary in the heart of kauai at 1 hotel hanalei bay, located at. Tours are offered in this area of the descendants locations.
Payne used the home for a key scene with the films star, george clooney, whose character in the descendants knows the owners so well that he walks right into the kitchen as he yells for the residents. Hanalei bay on kauais north shore is where beautiful island scenery is complemented by the lovely vacation rentals of the kobayashi family and friends. Hanalei bay in the first of two extracts from this new story by haruki murakami, a japanese woman visits hawaii on a grim mission after her teenage son is killed by a shark. And hanalei bay, on kauais north shore, is an excellent place to start.
The waioli mission house had its origins when the 29yearold reverend william patterson alexander and his 24yearold wife mary ann sailed into kauais waimea bay in 1834 to begin a new life with their 17month old son william dewitt alexander who was said to have gotten his swinging gait because he learned to walk during the long. Location guide to movies filmed on kauai hollywood came here over 80 years ago and since that time there have been many blockbuster movies filmed on kauai. The birkmyre estate overlooking hanalei bay was used in the movie, and the opening scenes were filmed at black pot beach park at the mouth of the hanalei river. Jan 16, 2012 hanalei bay is the same stunning, raw beach where south pacific was filmed, among others. Hanalei town is an unforgettable stop on your visit to kauai. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This newly constructed beachfront cottage on hanalei bay beckons the discerning traveler to enjoy the glow of a colorful sunset from the roomy lanai. The house had a bag of fresh hawaiian coffee waiting for us, guide books, and a lovely studio with an eclectic vibe with orchids growing on the two patios. Ways to book hanalei bay resort kauai forum tripadvisor.
The film stars george clooney, shailene woodley, amara miller, beau bridges, judy greer, matthew lillard, and robert forster, and was released by fox. Hemmings shares how it felt to watch her book, based on her childhood. The house is very close to hanalei bay and farmers markets as well as downtown hanalei so restaurants and groceries are read more. The construction did create a few inconveniences, but it wasnt too bad.
Hanalei bay is the largest bay on the north shore of kaua. Below is a screenshot of matts house, a stately hawaiian home in. Hanalei bay kauai 2020 all you need to know before you go. The hanalei hale nalu from the movie the descendants kauai.
Today hanalei is home to an appealing blend of laidback oldtimers, newcomers and active surfers. Many scenes from the descendants were filmed in the stunning hanalei bay area. The ice maker doesnt work so either buy ice or make your own. The concluding part of hanalei bay by haruki murakami books. Hanalei bay is a wonderful ocean playground to learn to surf, fish, watch sailboats, stand up paddle boarding, swimming and boogie board. Hanalei treasures the waioli mission house kauai, hi. Last march, i sat on the beach at hanalei bay, in kauai, in front of my. Stay at hale haha and enjoy close, easy access to world famous hanalei bay, and the amenities of hanalei town, all located within 2 blocks of this charming, newly remodeled, 3 bedroom hawaiian home. The hanalei nalu hale best location on hanalei bay.
The descendants is a 2011 american comedydrama film directed by alexander payne. The hanalei hale nalu from the movie the descendants. Jan 09, 2012 the descendants hanalei bay as seen from kauai helicopter tours a few years ago i was an extra in the movie leatherheads which was directed by and starred george clooney. Dear holly, we had a wonderful week at the hanalei bay house. Dec 05, 2011 the shores of hanalei bay were where the cottage was located, where the movies big scene of confrontation was staged. I can surf 12 foot surf at hanalei point, at the same time my wife will surf 2 foot surf at hanalei pier. All of the houses on the beach at hanalei bay are wonderful, but we were in a condo overlooking hanalei bay in princeville. Hanalei bay house rentals kaui villas hawaii vacation.
The film is based on the novel by local author kaui hart. Located in princeville, hanalei bay resort is in a rural area and on the beach. A few houses north of the pier is the trim cottage where matt and brian have their confrontation in. The descendants movie houses filming locations, photos. When you stay in our vacation homes located about 200 yards off the beach, youll be able to enjoy a super short walk to hanalei bay and easy stroll to the small hanalei community for dining. West of princeville, on kauais north shore, is peaceful hanalei town. You now have incredible views of the bay on your approach. There are only a few homes that front directly onto hanalei beach, and the hanalei nalu hale is part of this legendary estate. Hanalei is over a mile of beach and there are various scenarios that take place at the same time.
The house is in nuuanu, oahu in the hills where it often rains and where people live away from hotels and tourists. Hanalei real estate hanalei hi homes for sale zillow. Hale ilikea hanalei bay from the movie the descendants. Graced with timeless beauty, this lovely small town is home to everything from historic places to contemporary art galleries. All of the houses on the beach at hanalei bay are wonderful, but we. The screenplay by payne, nat faxon and jim rash is based on the 2007 novel of the same name by kaui hart hemmings. Hanalei is located on the north shore of kauai, and was one of the earliest areas to be settled by the ancient pacific voyagers. Exquisite views of the spectacular mountains and waterfalls provide the backdrop for this tropical paradise. There are commodious kitchens, roomy balconies, laundry facilities, a pool and tennis courts.
Apr 14, 2006 books hanalei bay in the first of two extracts from this new story by haruki murakami, a japanese woman visits hawaii on a grim mission after her teenage son is killed by a shark. We are coming to kauai for the 3rd time and finally staying up north. For more about hemmings and paynes experiences filming the descendants in. The descendants movie is based on the samenamed novel by kaui hart hemmings. Hanalei beach house the hanalei beach house is not accepting rentals now through may 3 or longer if county of kauai emergency rule is extended hanalei beach house is a beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath ocean view home located on the northern tip of renowned hanalei bay. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The hanalei bay resort is a timeshareresort hotel with a comfy, homelike feel and a variety of room sizes that readily accommodate families.
We already rented a 5 bedroom house in princeville. In the summer, the bay offers excellent mooring for sailboats, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. Shailene woodley, from left, george clooney and amara miller star in the descendants, filmed in kauai. The descendants will have you visiting hanalei the garden island. During the winter, spring, and autumn, hanalei often has some of the best surf on kauai. Nov 17, 2011 the descendants author highlights hawaiis lessexotic side. Jun 15, 20 we were in kauai for christmas and watched the descendants one night after spending the day on the beach at hanalei bay. Hanalei bay is known for its crescent shaped beach and its landmark pier. Hanalei bay consists of nearly two miles of beach, surrounded by mountains.
Or rent a kayak and paddle down the hanalei river for a scenic view. The house is very close to hanalei bay and farmers markets as well as downtown hanalei so restaurants and groceries are handy. We have spent the last couple of years completely remodeling the home and the 1 acre of land it sits on. We made ourselves comfortable on our beach chairs and then took a plunge in the beautiful surf. The areas natural beauty can be seen at hanalei bay and anini beach. The descendants starring george clooney filmed in beautiful. Regis princeville resort in princeville which offers spectacular views of hanalei bay. A few houses north of the pier is the trim cottage where matt and brian have their confrontation in the movie. Some of our kauai vacation rentals are located near the very spots you have seen for years on the silver screen. When the surf is big the water is moving faster and makes it more difficult to swim.
There are only a few homes that front directly onto hanalei beach, and the hanalei hale is part of this legendary estate. Located on the north shore of kauai, hanalei bay resort is just a short drive from. Spacious 5 bd5ba luxury home steps from hanalei bay tvnc. Hanalei bay was also featured in naked paradisethunder over hawaii in 1957. Enjoy watching the surf, sunsets from the hanalei pier just up the beach from this historic hanalei plantation. The hanalei bay resort pool is wonderful and there is a great spot for watching the sunsets.
It is based on the excellent novel by kaui hart hemmings. The descendants is based on a novel by local author kaui hart. In one of the opening scenes, we see matt kings grand house. The hanalei nalu hale best location on hanalei bay enjoy watching the surf, sunsets from the hanalei pier just up the beach from this historic hanalei plantation. The descendants movie houses,film locations in hawaii. The descendants puts spotlight on scenic hawaiian homes. Plan a kauai vacation where the descendants was filmed kauai. Simon had beach chairs, beach umbrellas and beach towels available for the studio. The descendants author highlights hawaiis lessexotic side. A few houses north of the pier is the trim cottage where matt and brian. Apr 22, 2006 in the concluding part of hanalei bay by haruki murakami, sachis grief is stirred by a chance remark haruki murakami sat 22 apr 2006 18.
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