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Where the river meets the sea

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Thornton, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Awakeri Hot Springs
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakatane War Memorial Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Papaka & Puketapu
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whakatane (WHK)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20053373
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Thornton

Thornton is home to this holiday home. Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane Aquatic Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Plenty and Pohaturoa.
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Thornton, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Awakeri Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Whakatane War Memorial Hall - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Te Papaka & Puketapu - 16 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Whakatane River Walk - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Te Manuka Tutahi Marae - 17 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Whakatane (WHK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Cafe, The Hub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Goose Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr Kebab - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Where the river meets the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Where the river meets the sea ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Where the river meets the sea located?

Located in Thornton, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bay of Plenty, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Pohaturoa. Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a neat spot and great hosts
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maporo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Over night stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Len H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LJ T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

miranda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlestene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy az

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

10/10 Excellent

Nerys F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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Hosted by Jodie Mexted

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