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Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep

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On the beach, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$618
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

Explore the area

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Cooks Beach
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cathedral Cove
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Cooks Beach

A family-friendly stay in Cooks Beach awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Purangi Regional Reserve and Cooks Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony or patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site water park. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cooks Beach holiday home include Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve and Captain Cook's Memorial.
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What's nearby

  • Cooks Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hahei Beach - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 30 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Coro Club - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaways - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Salt Restaurant & Bar - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please pickup pets' waste ie neighbours property.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Baby cot, porta high chair, pushchair available.

Events

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cooks Estuary Escape Waterfront at Your Doorstep

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep?

Yep, Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep is a short 9-minute walk from Cooks Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

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

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep on 13 Sept 2025 start from AU$617.81, 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.

Does Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a water park, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep?

No, Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.