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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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event numbers limited to meet council toilet rules
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Please pickup pets' waste ie neighbours property.
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.
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).
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Clean comfortable family home, large kitchen suitable for multiple cooks, comfortable beds, great location close to playgrounds and beach. Good communication from hosts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Lovely holiday, awesome waterfront location with a playground 2 mins away. Thanks Tracey for all your help
Liv J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by CooksEstuaryEscape
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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests