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Where the river meets the sea

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchenettes in Thornton

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Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Thornton, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Whakatane Hospital
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Awakeri Hot Springs
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakatane War Memorial Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Thornton

In Thornton .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Bay of Plenty and 9 miles (15 km) of Whakatane Golf Club. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Whakatane Hospital and Whakatane War Memorial Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Whakatane Hospital - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 15 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Awakeri Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall - 15 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 16 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbus Cafe, The Hub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Awakeri Lunch Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr Kebab - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Whitehouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Where the river meets the sea

Stylish loft syle accommodation 700m from the Rangitiki river mouth, where it meets Thornton beach. Walking & 4WD access to beach, lawn space for a camper van, tent or boat. Fish filleting sink & hose available. Washing machine provided. Views of Thornton beach, Whakaari (White Island) and Moutohora (Whale Island). Nearby playground and wharf, lagoon - excellent for kids to swim in. Fully fenced property with secure parking. White baiting & sea fishing. Kids haven with trampoline, swings & sandpit on site as well as bikes and toys.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Where the river meets the sea to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Whakatane (WHK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Where the river meets the sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Where the river meets the sea to the beach?

This vacation home is 18.9 mi (24-min drive) from Pukehina Beach.

Does Where the river meets the sea offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Where the river meets the sea ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Where the river meets the sea ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Where the river meets the sea have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Where the river meets the sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Where the river meets the sea to downtown Thornton?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Thornton.

Where the river meets the sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Len H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed for a whitebait teip. Helpful host with clear communication and answered quickly when i asked questions. Great stay well worth it
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a neat spot and great hosts
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LJ T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean the views were better in person my only requirement was that it was kid friendly however it was so much more my grandchildren ,nieces,& neffs had the best time Appreciate the hosts thank you for everything we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maporo R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Over night stay

Only stayed the night but was a very nice place hope to go back thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A place to unwind and fish

Good location and accomodation to stay.Tidy and with all you need to sleep, shower, cook, and relax.Great communication with owners.Plenty of beach and places to fish.Good private location and handy to drive into TGA or Whakatāne if needed. Local shops handy. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

True Kiwi hospitality

Loved staying at Jodie’s property. She was great with communication! My stay was everything I’d hoped. The place was clean, modern, cozy and met all my needs.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

miranda c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing spot to stag

We loved staying here, it met all our needs, and had lovely views. The owners were so lovely and took our children under their wings. The communication from Jodie was excellent. Thanks so much for hosting us, when we come down your way we will be in contact to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerys F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyed our stay at Thornton. You need a car to get out and about as nothing is in walking distance but it is an easy drive to lots of places in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Hosts were friendly and checked in with us that all was going OK. Steep steps between upstairs and downstairs so not appropriate for the mobility impaired, elderly or very young children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

fun for kids

Extremely helpful and accommodating people. Plenty of activities for young kids outside. Very helpful. Stairs to upstairs rooms quite steep, so consider if you have mobility problems or very young children. Safety gate at top great and block at bottom allowed us to relax. Living area a little smaller than expected, very comfortable but would benefit from an extra chair for 3 adults to relax. Would return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend owner, communications, location and property

Owners were helping family member move house but still found time to visit us and offer trampoline, outdoor lounging facility etc. We will certainly return, more than once too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlestene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy az

Absolutely lovely. Beautiful atmosphere. Magnificent views. All our needs were met and some. Easy Az 😁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024