Renesse is a popular tourist resort with zero-fare bus services in the area (in summer only).

In 1229, Floris V, Count of Holland donated the land to Costijn van Zierikzee who built a castle near the village.

The gate house of around 1400 was converted in a summer residence in 1513 which became the basis of the current castle.

[4] At the end of 1944, ten members of the Dutch Resistance stole and destroyed the resident registration of Renesse.

[6] After World War II, Renesse develop into a tourist site with many holiday homes and hotels.