Title: Where the river meets the sea Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Where the river meets the sea ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109089300/109089272/a4fbd866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109089300/109089272/e07ce603.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109089300/109089272/6eaae3c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109089300/109089272/b186ae2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109089300/109089272/d9f63536.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location By the Rangitiki river mouth, where it meets Thornton beach, this stylish loft-style accommodation offers a tranquil retreat. Take in views of Whakaari (White Island) and Moutohora (Whale Island), enjoy secure parking on the fully fenced property, or try your hand at white baiting & sea fishing. For kids, there's a playground nearby and an on-site haven with trampoline swings & sandpit. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space £129 includes taxes & fees 24 Sept - 25 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area 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 Pohaturoa and Wairere Falls. [Visit our Thornton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thornton.dx553248635926197914) [View more Holiday homes in Thornton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thornton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635926197914-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.911835,176.88068&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zwjfFg_rv%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40QBU%40QBU%40QBQBUBQDQBQBUDQDQBQFQDSDQDQFQFODQFQFMFSHMFSFMHOFQHOHMHOHMHOJOHKJMHOJKHKLOJKHKJKLKJKLMJILIJKLILGLMJGLILGLENILILELGNELENGLCLENENCLENCNELANANCLCP%3FLAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40N%3FNBNBN%40L%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLBNFLDLDNFLDLHLHNDLFJHLFLLLFJHLJLHJHLLJJJJJJJJJJJJJNJJHNJLHJJNHNHLHNHLFNHPHNFLFRHLFRFLFPDPFNDPFPDPDRDPDPDPBPDTBPDPBP%40TBPBPBT%40P%40TBP%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAT%3FPATAPCPATANCTCPCRARCREPCPETCPEPEPEPEPEPGREPGNEPGPGLGPINGPGNINIPGLININILINKLILKLINKJKNKJKJKJKJKJKJMLKHMHMJKFMHMJMHKFMHODMHMFMDOHMDMDODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FMCQ%3FMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMIMEMGOIMEMIMGKIMKMIMGKKMIKIMMKKMKKKIKKKMOIKKKIOKMIMKMIOIMIOIOIMGQIOGOGQIOGQGMGQEQGOGQESEQEQGQCQEQEQCUCQEQCSCSCSAQCUAOCUAQAQAU%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yos5QiqrdUCZqegK2vf5Q1e9Avk=) Thornton, Bay of Plenty ### What's nearby - Whakatane Hospital - 16 min drive - 11.2 miles - Awakeri Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 12.1 miles - Whakatane Aquatic Centre - 17 min drive - 11.7 miles - Wairere Falls - 19 min drive - 12.7 miles - Ohope Beach - 23 min drive - 15.2 miles ### Getting around - Whakatane (WHK) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Julians Berry Farm & Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Whitehouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Red Barn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Awakeri Lunch Bar - ‬12 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 does it cost to stay at Where the river meets the sea ? > As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Where the river meets the sea on 24 Sept 2025 start from £129.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thornton-Hotels-Where-The-River-Meets-The-Sea.h109089272.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Where the river meets the sea located? > Set in Thornton, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Whakatane Golf Club, Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Pohaturoa. Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Whakatane War Memorial Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Where the river meets the sea Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maporo R. 28 Apr 2025 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 ##### Maporo R. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy R. 11 Mar 2025 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. ##### Betsy R. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Home away from home ##### Michelle L. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### miranda c. 30 Jan 2025 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. ##### miranda c. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### colin b. 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome ##### colin b. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan L. 15 Mar 2025 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. ##### Dan L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlestene K. 22 Oct 2024 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 😁 ##### Charlestene K. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry H. 11 Nov 2024 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. ##### Kerry H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nerys F. 10 Jan 2025 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. ##### Nerys F. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb S. 2 Dec 2024 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. ##### Deb S. 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