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Cooks Cottage, spacious and conveniently located

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Exterior
Kitchen
Dining
Lounge / Deck
Lounge upstairs

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Buffalo Beach, Whitianga
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Buffalo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1 upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Rumpus room

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Cooks Cottage, spacious and conveniently located

Conveniently located on Cook drive, you are within a gentle stroll from the beach and shops, no need to drive and battle for parking in the peak holiday periods.
Just a couple of doors down from the Lost Spring a luxury thermal pool and day spa, with a cafe for great food and coffee. Lots of golf courses in the surrounding areas making it ideal for girl / boys or couples weekends or getaways!
Well maintained with mod cons and comfortable furnishings to enable you to just arrive and enjoy.
Great layout with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on both levels, a lounge upstairs and a rumpus downstairs for giving it the ability for two families or groups of friends to have their own spaces.
A third bathroom in the garage for a shower on return from beach or fishing.
Plenty of off road parking for cars and boat and an outdoor filleting bench with a functioning sink.
The rumpus room contains a table tennis table, their are tennis rackets, golf clubs and lots of board games to keep kids (and adults) entertained and plenty of room for the kids to run around on the front lawn.
Well set up for toddlers with a fully secured lawn area out the back so you can relax while they play! Contains half sized bath and a clean portacot so you don't have to bring the kitchen sink.
Special conditions:
Cleaner at end of stay compulsory POA. Cleaning Price dependant on number of guests but approx $100 if property left in a tidy condition. POA, Linen available POA, no parties please. No WIFI

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person)

Property manager

CooksCot
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Whitianga

Located in Whitianga, this holiday home is near the beach. Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club and Combat Zone Paintball and Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Opito Point Historic Reserve and Lost Spring Thermal Pools. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
Map
Buffalo Beach, Whitianga

What's nearby

  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Buffalo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercury Bay Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cooks Beach - 48 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Church Accommodation - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooks Cottage, spacious and conveniently located pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cooks Cottage, spacious and conveniently located?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cooks Cottage, spacious and conveniently located?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cooks Cottage, spacious and conveniently located located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Buffalo Beach. Mercury Bay Museum and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Girls Golf Trip

Great few days away for golf. Location great for the beach walking to town and close to golf course
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Luc L.

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

Location, location

Great space for a large group to bunk down and catch up overnight before heading out in the morning to do things. Fanatasitly close to everything to do in whitianga
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston O.

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

Great Stay

Comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Luc L.

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

Was good

No notes. Easy in easy out. Clean and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

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

Great Location

Awesome place, Kiwi Bach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen J.

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

Family weekend

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

parimal p.

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

excelant

great location good clean house very spacey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

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

Lovely Time in Whitianga

We had an awesome couple of days at Cooks Cottage in Whitianga, will keep in mind if we are heading that way again. Thanks Kym
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

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

A+ reccomend this property!

The host was amazing, provided all required information and more. This property is lovely, fantastic location, very clean and suitable for a large group. Was the perfect spot for our girls weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Fishing trip

Nice house, has plenty of space, exactly as listed. Walking distance to town and the beach Perfect for 6 men on a fishing trip
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Awesome and Comfortable

Super easy to book online, open and honest communication with the host, super friendly. couldn't be happier or recommend this house enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jazmine e.

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

stayed for work

i had a work crew up for work. place was clean, and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ingrid T.

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

Lovely large home with plenty of space

Great amount of space in this house with plenty of room for our party of 5 adults and two teens to spread out in. Short drive to the beach and town centre. Well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Peter K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cooks Cottage

Great location and excellent for a larger group of differing ages. Separate downstairs lounge for those travelling with older kids. Bathrooms were good with good water pressure. BBQ could do with an upgrade as it is very rusty and on it's last legs . Other than that slight negative I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

How things change

On the Friday morning when we were to inter my late wife's ashes in the Whitianga cemetery, I tripped when stepping up onto the front patio and dislocated my right shoulder. The 4 greatgranddaughters and my daughter went to the cemetery and completed the burial as arranged. I, accompanied by my son and granddaughter, went to the clinic then over to Thames hospital where it was put back in finally. Back to Whitianga midnight. We visited the cemetery before leaving for Auckland the next morning. The house was all we could have asked for and I would be very happy to return for a longer stay. I am afraid I was not clear of drugs when we left but think, and hope, we left it tidy, everything in its place and clear of our rubbish. Kym was an excellent communicator. I cannot really fault any part of the whole arrangement and experience, apart from my own carelessness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rutuja J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not worth the money

House was clean however we were little disappointment by the service provide! Toiletries were not provided apart from toilet paper. Would have been nice to include sheets and towels for future. my friends were bit upset as WiFi was not provided and other things as well utensils were not clean. Happy that we only booked it for one day and not two.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia W.

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

nice place to stay

All good, the guys enjoyed the stay, they have a little bit of trouble with the interent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S., Dannevirke NZ

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

Perfect property

Suited us for size and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Michael k.

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

good location. lots of rooms.

lots of room. big deck
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maresa M.

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

Fantastic weekend!

Very happy with our winter weekend at this property, it was clean and tidy with ample blankets and heaters to keep us warm. The close proximity to The Lost Springs and town was super handy. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nick B.

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

Golf and fishing

Good location, we had a great stay for the boys' trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sabine F.

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

Great house for a group

Great location, great value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rosemary H.

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

Really enjoyed our trip. Lovely house.

It’s super close, super easy and really comfortable! Bed duvets upstairs weren’t clean. Had stains on them. Aside from that, it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sum G.

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

Great stay - thank you!

Thank you we had a great stay - the place was very clean, kitchen well equipped, modern bathrooms, spacious rooms/good room config for a big group (11 of us) including comfortable beds. Only downside were the creaky stairs. Great location - a stroll to the Lost Spring and walkable to the supermarkets and esplanade. It was a great place to base to further explore nearby beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Keopesey N.

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

Great location

The place was nice and clean on our arrival, the neighborhood was nice and quite, close to town centre and the beach. We all enjoyed our stay there. Would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by CooksCot

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What makes this property unique

Plenty of room for the boat and an outside fish filleting area

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests