[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whare Nui on Rennie - Thames Holiday Home Vacation home in Thames with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89777400/89777311/f1413098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89777400/89777311/adc381b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89777400/89777311/34719ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89777400/89777311/7ef5ad0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89780000/89777400/89777311/0621c595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the Coromandel coast, Whare Nui on Rennie offers a spacious and private retreat with uninterrupted views of the Firth of Thames. From its bright open-plan living to its sun-drenched deck and lawn, this thoughtfully restored 1800s home is perfect for large families seeking relaxation. With three well-appointed bedrooms, unlimited WiFi, Smart TV for movie nights and kayaks available to use. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Whare Nui on Rennie - Thames Holiday Home With a generous amount of space both inside and out, and an uninterrupted outlook of the Firth of Thames, you’ll be sure to bring the whole family along for your next escape to Thames in the Coromandel. Welcome to Whare Nui on Rennie! From the moment you arrive, you’ll find a spacious and private position with an abundance of light from picture windows helping to switch you into holiday mode almost immediately. Walk inside to find bright, open-plan living, a sun-drenched deck and lawn, and picturesque views from your new abode. You’ve found paradise! Built in the 1800s, this Thames holiday home is now a thoughtfully restored retreat, sizeable for a large family and mere moments from the water's edge. Altering the temperature to your taste in the cooler months is no issue either, with efficient heat pump technology available. Live out your summer days here, get the BBQ sizzling, dish up your favourite side dishes in the fully equipped kitchen and serve up a classic Kiwi feast while the kids play on the lush lawn space. Entertainment and connectivity are sorted at Whare on Rennie, with a Smart TV on hand for movie nights, and unlimited WiFi so you can share your favourite holiday snaps with family and friends. Three well-appointed bedrooms, plus a pull out queen sized bed in the lounge comfortably sleep up to eight guests at this Thames accommodation - providing the perfect configuration for an extended family getaway. There is a family-sized bathroom and the laundry is detached from the house with an extra toilet, containing a washing machine to complete the set-up for your stay. When it’s time to make the most of your holiday, you can take a dip at a moment's notice at your new abode. Or, pack up the car and head to any one of activities on offer in Thames, including Rapaura Watergardens for a relaxing bush walk through native trees, flora, lily ponds and more. Afterwards, make use of the outdoor shower to rinse off and refresh. Acquaint yourself with your stunning surrounds here with a morning stroll or a drive along one of the longest stretches of coastline for the district here in Thames. Afterwards, head to Grahamstown Bar and Diner only six minutes drive from home, or one of the other eateries in town to reward yourself with a tasty brunch. The perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories with your loved ones, Whare Nui on Rennie awaits! There are kayaks available to use but guests must bring their own life-jackets to gain access to these.The two single beds in bedroom two (2) can be joined to make a king-sized bed. Please inform us at time of booking which configuration you require.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41830000/41826000/41825952/658449c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Inn Sunset Thames - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 143 reviews CA $102 CA $119 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=41825952&PinnedHotelID=41825952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99950000/99947700/99947683/61196d2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunsets by the Beach | Waterfront | Sleeps 8 Thornton Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=99947683&PinnedHotelID=99947683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119090000/119084900/119084826/3f764186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Front Bach - Thornton Bay Thornton Bay - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=119084826&PinnedHotelID=119084826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88080000/88075800/88075748/f141be0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seascape
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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 618136 ## About the area Thames is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tararu Bay and The Pinnacles, while Goldmine Experience and The Treasury are cultural highlights. [Visit our Thames travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Thames.dx10075) [View more Vacation homes in Thames](https://www.expedia.ca/Thames-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10075-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.109226,175.5167&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:p_naFkrgn%60%40%3FO%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40QBU%40Q%40QBUBQBQ%40UBQDQBQDQBSDODSDQDQDQFSDQFMDQFSFMFQHOFQFOHMHOFOHMHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJKJKJMJKLKJGLKLIJKLILGLIJGLINGLGLGLINELELENELENELENCLENANELCNANCNCN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40P%3FLBNBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBNDLDLDNDLDNDLDLHLFNFLFLHLFJHLFLHLJJHLJJFLJJJJLLJHJJJJJJNJJHLJLHLJNHLHNHNHLHNFNHLFNFPHNFPFLFRDPFLFPDRDPDPFPBRDNDRBPBPDPBPBT%40PBPBT%40PBP%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FN%3FR%3FR%3FRARAR%3FRARAPARCPARCRCPAPCTCPEPCRCPEPEPCPGPEREPEPGPGNEPGPGLGRILGRGLINGNILINILININKLINKJINKJKLKJKLIJMJKJKJMJKHMJKFMJMHMHKFMHMFMHODMHMFMDODMDODMFMBODOBMDOBODM%40OBO%40M%40Q%3FMBOBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMCO%3FOAOAOCMAOEOCMEOCMEOCMGOEMEMEOEMGMIMEOIMGKIMGMIMIKKMGMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKKIOKKIOKMIOIOIMIOGMIOIOGMGSIMGSGMGQEQGOEQGQEQESEQEQEQCQEQCSEQCQAUCQCQCSASAQCSAQAS%3FSAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4GIWnRgAwiF3t6kB1LgiFxGvxeM=) Thames, Coromandel ### What's nearby - Goldmine Experience - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - The Treasury - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Thames Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Thames Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 6 min drive - 4.7 km ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 91 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hot Chocolate Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bakehouse - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hi Stranger - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whare Nui on Rennie - Thames Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Whare Nui on Rennie - Thames Holiday Home located? > Situated in Thames, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Burke Street Wharf, Goldmine Experience, and The Treasury. 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