Herons Hangout

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A building with a grey exterior, a red garage door, and a covered outdoor seating area with two wooden tables and chairs.
A lush green landscape with a variety of trees and shrubs, a wooden fence, and a distant view of hills.
A living room with a beige sofa, two pillows, a small table, and a chair. There are two paintings on the wall and a bed with a floral bedspread.
A neatly made bed with a tropical leaf pattern bedspread, a bedside lamp, a small round table with a decorative item, and a standing fan.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cooks Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Cooks Beach, Cooks Beach
  • Place, Cooks Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Purangi Regional Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Captain Cook's Memorial
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cooks Beach

Located in Cooks Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Whitianga Rock Historic Reserve and Te Pare Historic Reserve are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery and Purangi Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Cooks Beach, Cooks Beach

What's nearby

  • Cooks Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Purangi Regional Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Captain Cook's Memorial - 8 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 18 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 40 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herons Hangout pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Herons Hangout?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Herons Hangout?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herons Hangout?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Herons Hangout located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cooks Beach, Maramaratotara Bay and Flaxmill Bay Beach. Purangi Regional Reserve and Captain Cook's Memorial are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracey was very welcoming, and the batch had everything you needed, and was great be able to take our Dog, highly recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good stay, -' 5 star operators- Highly recommend---'Thank you-stephen/Fiona
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot hidden up on the hills, we woke up to the birds chirping and cows mooing, breathtaking stargazing at night! The room was wonderful and clean, it had everything we needed, Tracey was great and greeted us as we arrived and told us all we needed to know cosy bed with nice sheets too! I Would definitely recommend people visiting the coromandel to come and stay here! Thank you to Michael and Tracy for having us, we truly had the best time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at Cooks beach

Really lovely little place for a couple Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host and friendly dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice spot up above the hamlet of Cooks Beach

A small suite, but comfortable and the host was lovely and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little getaway!

I had a lovely stay at the Herons Hangout and it was a really nice spot that was fairly close to the beach. I had such a relaxing time there and was also introduced to Janet Adams the hen! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
What a lovely review. I laughed so much when i saw you had mentioned the chicken. She is famous now!! 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host waa so lovely and caring. We stayed during a bad storm and she checked in on us to make sure we were okay and went above and beyond to keep us comfortable. The place itself was clean, well kept and nice and spacious in a beautiful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracy is a great host. Clean and well equiped studio. Very private location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Soo very quiet. The hosts were fantastic and so obliging. Couldn’t rate this place highly enough. If you are looking for piece and quiet. This is definitely the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location

We love the quietness very relaxing. Near to the areas we wanted to visit.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very nice 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

The place was clean and quiet and had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and peaceful

Great place to stay for a quiet and uninterrupted visit. Nice simple set up and ideal location. Lovely hostess, excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Herons hangout

Private, accommodating, friendly and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts!

We stayed 4 nights. We had issues with our car, the hosts were great helping us to find a place to get our car fob up and running. Cooks beach is beautiful for just relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Herons Hangout

Lovely and peaceful away from all the holidaymakers. Perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Retreat

Great little place to stay. Nice and peaceful. Short drive to beach and shops. Great hosts. Great that we could take our dog with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy at Cook’s Beach

We decided to do a little road trip to celebrate my daughter’s 21st. We wanted a pooch-friendly landing pad to explore the area and were delighted with our stay at the Herons Hangout! Everything we needed was there, the hosts went above and beyond to help us when we had questions and we felt really fortunate to have stayed here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Ultimate getaway spot

We were really blown away by this awesome batch the views were stunning, the accommodation was clean and modern, and the hosts We're super friendly! 100% would book again thanks, tracey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Experience!

Overall just a lovely time! Incredibly cozy & just a great space to be in. We stayed for 2 nights & would definitely stay again. Everything you could want for a nice trip away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Great rural location a few minutes out of Cooks Beach. Very peaceful and loved sitting on the deck listening to the birds. Tracey recommended a few things to do during our stay, which was appreciated. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Holiday Stay

Property is as advertised, very clean & tidy. Had everything you would possibly need. Property was easy to find GPS took us straight there. Good safe location, only 5 minute drive to beach & eateries. Enjoyed our 2 nights here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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