In 2016, Sahara Ray holidayed with Justin Bieber at a $10,000-a-night waterfall mansion; eight years later, it sold for $6.25 million

Australian-American swimsuit model Sahara Ray has died at 34. According to reports, she died on Sunday night surrounded by family at the hospital. She was once linked to Justin Bieber in 2016. She reportedly joined him during a holiday at a luxury estate in Hawaii. The property was Waterfalling Estate. It was later sold for $6.25 million in 2024.

According to TMZ, her family confirmed her death. They said she died in a hospital surrounded by loved ones. Her cause of death is not confirmed as of now. She had welcomed a daughter in January 2026.

Where did Sahara Ray holiday with Justin Bieber?

In August 2016, Bieber stayed at Waterfalling Estate on Hawaii's Big Island. He rented the property for two weeks at a rate of $10,000 per night.


Ray was reportedly among six models who joined Bieber during the trip. This brought attention to the lavish property. It offered privacy, amazing ocean views and a range of luxury facilities.

It sits on the island's Hamakua Coast, north of Hilo. It is located beside a large waterfall. This made it one of Hawaii's more unusual luxury holiday homes.

What made the mansion worth $10,000 a night?

It was designed as a private retreat with facilities more commonly associated with a resort. It had five bedrooms and ten bathrooms, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a two-storey waterslide and a high diving platform.

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It also had a nine-hole golf course, a basketball court and a rooftop helipad. Its position above the Pacific Ocean provided views of the surrounding coastline and a waterfall below.

When did the Hawaii mansion sell?

It was put on the market before its eventual sale in 2024. According to Realtor.com, it was sold for $6.25 million in August that year after spending around two years on the market.

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It was bought by ReUp Living. This company acquires properties for renovation. It planned to restore the mansion and work with its original architect-builder to bring back elements of the original design. The renovation plan also included removing later alterations and restoring features.