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Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park

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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

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Purangi Regional Reserve
  • Place, Cooks Beach
  • Place, Captain Cook's Memorial
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

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.
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Cooks Beach

What's nearby

  • Purangi Regional Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cooks Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Captain Cook's Memorial - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 30 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pour House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Eggcentric Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Go Vino - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stoked - ‬28 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 is parking at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jon S.

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

A home away from home

It was excellent. The property itself was clean and well stocked. The location on shore was beautiful. We have a minor issue with the Bbq but that was rectified by the owners. All in all an excellent property to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Modern, well equipped holiday rental in beautiful Cooks Beach

Cooks estuary escape was a great find. We spent 9 days here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect for slightly bigger groups. The outlook onto the estuary was superb. Definitely make use of the kayaks and paddle down to the estuary. It’s newer than most Cooks beach rentals but also slightly further away from the main beach (the only slight negative for me). Well worth a stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

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

Pete W.

Tidy modern batch with a ringside seat of the purangi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sony P.

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

Brilliant.

Awesome property, location, and host.Thank you very much for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

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

An exceptional family holiday

We had a wonderful stay in a fantastic location, we loved that it was child and pet friendly house. There was so much to do and experience in the area, we’d definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

Emma M.

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

Amazing holiday home

Amazing holiday home, with beautiful views of the water. So much grass out the front for the kids to play and a very short walk to a playground, as well as walking along the estuary to the beach. House has everything you need with so much space, and was so clean and tidy, was lovely to walk in to. Kayaks were an added bonus, were excellent condition and was so much fun to paddle out from the house. Garage was great for storage for our bikes and prams too. Thank you so much for such a wonderful house, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ev N.

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

best holiday home at Cooks Beach in last 5years

its been our tradition to come to Cooks beach every Waitangi weekend in last 5 years. And honestly, this house is the best among houses we rented. it has everything we needed and pleanty of pleasant extras. House feels new, very clean and tidy. we had 10ppl group and had pleanty of space. Location is superb - beautiful scenery, quite and peaceful. big lawn for kids to run around and play sports. Kayaks were included in our stay and it was so easy and simple just take it across the lawn to the water and take an amazing trip down the stream, explore mangroves, watch fish and just enjoy the summer. all life jackets for kids and adults provided. heaps of different sport and board games for all ages. house has spacious floorplan, very comfy beds, bedrooms have good soundproofing, not that much noise when kids are in the living room. Tv room have a door and is separated from the living space. Not much shade outside in the morning, but afternoons were just a pure pleasure we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kate V.

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

Great location

This was our second time staying at this property. It is a great house for families and the estuary lends itself well to children during both high and low tides. We did feel however that the quantity of kitchen and laundry powders, toilet paper, lack of tea towels and hand towels was not reflected in the nightly price. There was nothing to clean up spills with, other than our own towels, and we had to buy extra supplies to see us through our 7 nights as we were only given enough for 2 - 3 days. Not great considering the price you pay. The stretchers that were pictured were not at the Bach on arrival so we had to come up with another plan. Other than that it was good, but not as great as the last time we stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Family Wedding Celebration

Lovely, modern and spacious house. Perfect location to enjoy the Estuary and walk to beach. Also very handy to Mercury Ridge, our wedding venue. Big open sliding doors in living area to help with the particularly hots days while we were there. ( it was very hot.) Fans also provided in each room to help with the very warm evening temperature. Cooks beach a great location to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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.

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English

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