RiverSong Retreat

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A hot tub with a clear view of a lush garden and a mountain in the background.
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A cozy living room with a black sofa, orange cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large window, and a built-in dishwasher.
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Thames, Waikato
  • Place, Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Goldmine Experience
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Burke Street Wharf
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Thames

Thames is home to this holiday home. Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Mercury Bay Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paeroa Arts Centre and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Map
Thames, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Goldfields Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Thames Historical Museum - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Goldmine Experience - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Burke Street Wharf - 17 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tastebud Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bakehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seoul Chicken - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Melbourne - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RiverSong Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at RiverSong Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at RiverSong Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RiverSong Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RiverSong Retreat located?

Situated in Thames, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hauraki Rail Trail Thames, Goldfields Shopping Centre and Thames War Memorial Civic Centre. Thames Historical Museum and Thames Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mice clean property will look to use again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing setting Big comfortable house River swim was refreshing but lovely, and then an awesome spa after the Pinnacles just topped it off nicely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pinnacles Trip

This place is amazing - cosy fire, comfy beds, beautiful setting and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a gorgeous stay at RiverSong Retreat. The house is so comfortable, the sun nook so inviting and the river is magical. It was a great spot for a few days catchup with friends or family. The house was very clean and had everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Great gousecforcextended family and friends to hangnout. Beautiful gardens and view and ideally located near lots of river spots for swims and walks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the setting! Proximity to the Pinnacles hike and the hot tub before, after and the morning after the hike. Peter and Sarah were very responsive and we loved the visits from Bella and the cats.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riversong retreat is so cozy and relaxing. It was perfectly clean. The host was very welcoming. It’s the perfect place to stay when hiking The Pinnacles. The beds are very comfy, it’s got a fully functional kitchen, and the spa pool is great after hiking. The beautiful gardens should be mentioned too. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters getaway

Exceeded expectations. Very welcoming and comfortable. Great space inside and out. Complete privacy and beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for leaving everything tidy :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best getaway

We loved our stay at RiverSong Retreat. Amazing views, lots of different seating areas. The house has everything you need. Was also a great place to stay to do the Pinnacles Walk. Would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone needing to stay close to the Pinnacles or Thames.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot for the Pinnicals hike

We loved our stay at Riversong Retreat. The house and grounds are stunning and it was the perfect spot to stay for a hike up to the Pinnicals. The hosts were extremely accommodating when we had to adjust our hike due to the weather and offered a later check out. The spa pool was a welcome luxury after a long walk! Highly reccommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding accomodation

This stay was booked to be close to my son’s wedding venue. We were three adults and we really enjoyed our stay. It was very clean, spacious, and private. It was so peaceful, located away from the main centre. I gave 4 stars for accuracy of listing since there was nomention of a dog on the property in the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot and very comfy holiday home

Stayed at Riversong for 2 nights to climb the Pinnacles. All the beds and sofa are super comfy, kitchen is well equipped, just remember to bring your olive oil and spices etc if you intend on cooking. The spa pool was a life saver after a long walk. The river swimming spot just down from the house is gorgeous, with a platform for jumping in if you're brave enough. Such a short drive from Auckland. Will definitely be back soon. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and spacious

Exactly as advertised! Beautiful property & really peaceful. Only 10 mins from Thames if you need a shop or a restaurant, but it feels so secluded.Great communication from host. And ALL the beds we used were VERY comfy, including the bunks, which were big enough for adults. Also appreciated having more than enough towels, which is sometimes not the case at a holiday home.The only thing to note is to take your own everything if you want to cook. No oil, spices, etc, or plastic wrap, paper towel, tin foil, which was a little annoying. Great stay. Nice home. Worth the rate.bunks which were
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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