With a stay at this vacation home in Thornton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane Hospital. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Whakatane War Memorial Hall and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Whakatane Aquatic Centre.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Jodie Mexted
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchenette
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Toaster
Spices
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Recycling
Policies
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not 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
Where the river meets the sea Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
colin b.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
colin b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
miranda c.
30 Jan 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.
10 Jan 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.
2 Dec 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.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Home away from home
Michelle L.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerry H.
11 Nov 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.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy az
Absolutely lovely. Beautiful atmosphere. Magnificent views.
All our needs were met and some.
Easy Az 😁