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Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep

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Sunrise at the waters edge.
Main beach, Cooks Beach. A short walk.
CooksEstuaryEscape front entrance.
CooksEstuaryEscape - front view down to the waters edge.
Open plan kitchen, with sliding windows out to the BBQ for easy serving.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cooks Beach
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cathedral Cove
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Master - Estuary views

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep

This is truely a peaceful place to enjoy your holiday time with family and friends.
A home that is well equipped to accommodate two families (up to 10) comfortably and extra space for more people as required.
A thoughtful layout and fantastic socialising area with indoor / outdoor flow to the estuary waterfront ensures your time staying is easy and enjoyable.
Patios on all sides of the house enable you to enjoy the sun throughout the day.
The garage is fully insulated and carpeted to add an additional sleeping area as agreed. At the end of the property the kids can play in the sand, the park and swings, or you can take out the kayak or paddle board (outside hot/cold shower for convenient cleanup after the beach), a short walk around the waterfront to the main beach, or take in many of the local attractions.
***The three week Christmas / New Year holiday period is booked in three slots of 7 days. All other holiday periods have minimum night stays. Please enquire for your dates.***
*Fibre broadband with Netflix Guest Account.
*Pet friendly with prior approval-guest to pay for any damages.
*Some life jackets are supplied. Guests must supply their own life jackets that fit to their size.
*Like us on Facebook - @CooksEstuaryEscape
Extras and fees - enquire for pricing: Cleaning (Required and added to the booking); Linen (Bed sheets provided - Towels BYO); Overdue payment; Additional guest (including in some instances day guests): Late check-out; Damages; Fees may be applied if guests partake without prior arrangement.

Property manager

CooksEstuaryEscape
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby cot, porta high chair, pushchair available.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event numbers limited to meet council toilet rules
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Please pickup pets' waste ie neighbours property.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Damages the responsibility of and paid for by the guest. Damage Protection NZD$1,000.00 applies. A late checkout fee (past 10.30am) may be applied.
Please ensure your group (including children) don't play on the neighbours properties.
Please don't feed any birds, as they poop on the roof where water is collected.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Event numbers limited to meet council toilet rules
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cooks Beach

Located in Cooks Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds and Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Purangi Regional Reserve and Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cooks Beach

What's nearby

  • Cooks Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hahei Beach - 18 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 21 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 32 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep?

As of 15 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep on 28 April 2025 start from NZ$609.5, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cooks Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Purangi Regional Reserve and Cooks Beach. Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve and Captain Cook's Memorial are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely estuary
Loved watching the sun rise over the estuary, and had fun in the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
One of the best places for relaxing holiday. We throughly enjoyed our stay with everything provided. Looking forward for next stay in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking
Wonderful family holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family location x
Clean comfortable family home, large kitchen suitable for multiple cooks, comfortable beds, great location close to playgrounds and beach. Good communication from hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cooks beach
Great house with amazing location. Loved having the option of kayak, paddle board even shovels for Hot Water beach. Worked well for our family. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

May T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing escapade
We had a great stay here. Fantastic location to nearby hotspots whitianga, hahei, hot water beach. Host Tracey is super helpful and responsive. Home is very well equipped (bring own bath towels and toiletries) with peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful break
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely estuary home. The views were beautiful, beds were comfortable and we appreciated the pet-friendly policy. As a baker, I'd suggest adding a hand mixer or egg beater, and kitchen scales with working batteries. Small shower gels would be a nice touch, as they're common in similar accommodations. The riverstone path at the entrance is a bit challenging for elderly guests. Despite these minor points, our stay was delightful and we'd recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
We loved our stay. The home location was fantastic, overall the stay was amazing. The beds were not the most comfortable nor were the pillows. The owners don’t provide bath towels. In their defense they did mention this in the overall comments, but we did not read this until we were already at the property as this isn’t common, it caught us off guard. They also did not make the beds, they provided linen, but we had to make our beds. We only stayed one night, we felt this home would be idea for an extended stay, or for locals who can bring their own towels and better pillows to create a much better stay. Overall the home was great. We loved the location and the settings. The communication was great, the information was provided on a timely manner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful bach with a stunning peaceful view!
Loved our stay, in a great location and so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shenae J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
This was a great property, very clean and tidy. Great location and amazing outdoor space for kids to run around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at cooks
Property is in a perfect location and would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in cooks beach. Great size house for larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Hamilton

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estuary getaway
Fantastic location, beautiful outlook and perfect for the children to enjoy the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Had
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G., auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and awesome location!
Great house for families to stay in. Lots of space and good set up. So nice looking out onto the estuary!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suellen H.

Beautiful setting
We loved this house! The canoeing just outside the back door was terrific!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Paddleboard Paradise
Well appointed property in great location with excellent amenities and perfect for kayaking/paddleboarding
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Geoff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Beautiful views, very relaxing and quiet location. The house is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giselle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cooks beach estuary
Great place to stay. Property was clean with a great aspect - very relaxing and suited our needs perfectly! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really wonderful holiday
We loved all of it. Great house in supreme location. Perfect for family of 5 + 1 young dog. Lots of swimming, walking, paddling and cooking together:)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Great property - very clean, easy living with our three little kids. Easy access to the beach and the bach is well equipped with toys - kayaking down the estuary was lots of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, fully equipped house
This property was the perfect location for our weekend away. Fully equipped including a large variety of board games and books. Hosts had great communication with us. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stewart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning
This is an amazing property, and Tracey made sure we were incredibly well looked after. Can't recommend enough
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful spot.Everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mendia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place
It was fantastic! Everyone loved it and had a great time. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liv J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot
Lovely holiday, awesome waterfront location with a playground 2 mins away. Thanks Tracey for all your help
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by CooksEstuaryEscape

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Why they chose this property

New modern easy living home well equipped with indoor outdoor flow onto the waterfront.

What makes this property unique

Waterfront at your doorstep.
Beach around the corner.
Boat jetty 1 minutes drive, within sight of the property.
Estuary for family swimming and enjoying the beach.
Golf course within 10 minutes drive.
Cafes, restaurants, take-away food, grocery store, liquor store.

Languages:

English

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