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Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep

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On the beach, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Escape to Cooks Estuary Escape, where the tranquil waterfront setting provides a serene backdrop for your family holiday. Unwind on one of the patios surrounding the house, enjoy easy access to kayaking or paddle boarding, and relax with fibre broadband and Netflix.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is €347
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Add dates for prices

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.

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cooks Estuary Escape Waterfront at Your Doorstep

About the area

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 - 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
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stoked - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep on 6 Oct 2025 start from €347.14, 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.

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Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damian C.

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

Beautiful place to stay in front of the sea

We all loved the place and enjoyed the kayak at the front of the house. We will definitely come back again to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Absolutely lovely

The property was just as listed and the owner was kind, helpful and responsive. Watching the birds in the estuary every morning was so peaceful and then it was just a short walk to Cooks beach or a short drive to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

mahesh k.

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

It was a nice and clean stay

Liked the property. Some towels and few items like milk would have been nicer to have in the fridge. especially when travelling with little ones, given there are no grocery places near by.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

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

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

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

Perry J.

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

Perfect spot

Only very small issue... need more oven trays/racks.. if you had 10 people wouldn't be all that easy..(take some just in case). other than that exceptional in every other detail... from start to finish... even with a bit of crap weather at the beginning! Still plenty to do.. games garlor.Thanks heaps Tracy awesome host!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

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

Blaise P.

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

Just perfect thank you.

Amazing feelings to stay there. A good way to catch up with the love ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Luxury Break

Beautiful place for a relaxing holiday. Loved that we could bring our well behaved dog. The house was spacious for our grown family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Leslie M., San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

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

We loved the location!

We are looking forward to going back❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart Reid R.

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

The Estuary outlook is fantastic.!

This Estuary Escape property was fabulous for our family of 8, reunion. The location is beautiful, the house was so comfortable for us all. The extra water spot gear appreciates, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee W., Auckland

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

Tranquil with space

Lovely home with everything a family might need. Well laid out and a great kitchen. Kayaking was a bonus!! We will certainly be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022