In Thornton .Stay at this Thornton vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane Hospital. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Whakatane Aquatic Centre.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
Ohope Beach - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
Getting around
Whakatane (WHK) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Julians Berry Farm and Cafe - 9 min drive
The Whitehouse Cafe & Gallery - 8 min drive
The Red Barn - 6 min drive
Hungry Wok - 10 min drive
Edgecumbe Takeaways - 9 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.
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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.
Where the river meets the sea Reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Maporo R.
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Over night stay
Only stayed the night but was a very nice place hope to go back thanks
Maporo R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan L.
Mar 15, 2025
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.
Dan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Betsy R.
Mar 11, 2025
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.
Betsy R.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
colin b.
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
colin b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
miranda c.
Jan 30, 2025
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.
miranda c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nerys F.
Jan 10, 2025
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.
Nerys F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deb S.
Dec 2, 2024
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.
Deb S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
Nov 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Home away from home
Michelle L.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerry H.
Nov 11, 2024
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.
Kerry H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlestene K.
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy az
Absolutely lovely. Beautiful atmosphere. Magnificent views.
All our needs were met and some.
Easy Az 😁