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SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!

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A lakeside property with a fenced garden, a small building, and a view of the lake and hills.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden stools, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the outside.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a black sofa with colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a wooden floor with a geometric pattern.
A wooden deck with a white sofa and a pergola.
A modern single-story house with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small front yard with a bush.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cooks Beach
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cooks Beach, Waikato
  • Place, Purangi Regional Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooks Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain Cook's Memorial
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Bunks

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!

Come relax in our near new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom fully fenced house.
With large decks both sides of the house, relaxing times to be had.
Sit on the deck and enjoy the estuary views. New Nespresso coffee machine, bring your own coffee pods.

Fully fenced being safe for children and dogs allowed on request. Plenty of parking inside property and roadside for cars and boats. Portacot and Highchair available for the littlies.

Across the road from the estuary for a morning paddle and close to the beach, boat ramp and safe swimming spot.

Enjoy the wineries,cafes and restaurants, art galleries and beautiful walks nearby. Beautiful dog friendly beaches with plenty of options for activities. 9 hole golf course where you can hire clubs if needed. Take a ferry ride over to Whitianga for a spot of shopping and more restaurants and bars.The ferry to Whitianga is just a 4 km drive away or walk.

Attending an event, we even have you covered with a Iron and Ironing Board available so you can look your best.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fully fenced
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs allowed upon request
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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
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please remove all rubbish from house. Purchase rubbish bins tag from store, put on red bin. Red General, Yellow recycling and green bottle bin needs to put out on the roadside for Monday collection.
Please turn off all lights, close blinds and lock house. Return key to lock box.
Thanks so much, we hope you enjoyed your stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All Rubbish must be put out on road side prior to leaving. Red Bin needs to have Council tag which is available at Diary.
Blinds to be closed and House must be locked up with key put back in lock box upon leaving.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9525677
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cooks Beach

Located in Cooks Beach, this holiday home is near 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Cooks Beach, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Purangi Regional Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cooks Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Captain Cook's Memorial - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 41 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Cooks Beach holiday home is located by the sea, 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andyscorgie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay & much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house by the estuary in Cooks Beach. We could easily walk to the general store / shops for delicious local ice cream and coffees. Also enjoyed the beach for swims and ferry to Whitianga. Perfect for a family getaway with the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Great location

Nice modern home in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we’ve stayed at this wonderful home and it won’t be the last!! Thanks Rachel for everything. Your home is perfectly positioned and comfortable with everything we needed to make our cooks beach stay a memorable one !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

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

Birthday

Very nice property in a great location. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2025
Thanks Lance, we are so glad you had a lovely birthday weekend away. Dont hesitate to get in touch if you would like to book another time. Rachael
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Awesome Holiday Base

Great place to base yourselves so you can explore the surrounding beaches, coastal walks and activities while still having the estuary in the afternoon/evening. The house was great for two small families with lots of closed in outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharonne B.

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

Beautiful Cooks beach

Your home exceeded our expectations, very cleanl and modern and had all the things we needed. My family and international guests enjoyed your beautiful home and Cooks beach. Quick and easy to get to Hot water beach and Cathedral Cove. Thank you for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

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

Admiral drive, Cooks Beach

We really enjoyed our stay and were sad to leave. A lovely house, very modern and great for what we needed. Lots to do in the area and a really chilled Environment. The host Rachel was very communicative and responsive. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carlie w.

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

Great place to catch up with friends

Had the best time. House it clean, tidy and perfect for a group to gather. Great for socializing. Close to beach, stream, park and shops. Beds are comfortable, good shower pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Weekend Gem

Lovely spot, tidy property with everything you need. Will definitely recommend to friends & family. Walking distance to the beach and stones throw to the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Value for money

Great location. Ideal for a small group. Need to upgrade the lock box and it would have been great to have stair railing for the deck to assist disable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

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

What a perfect spot for a family getaway. Everything you need in a batch and great hosts.

Host was fantastic. Excellent communication and a seamless experience. The home is wonderful with all the comforts of home and wonderful views of the estuary. Loved it and will be back. Thanks Rachael!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2023
It was a pleasure having Ray stay at our property. Great communication, absolutely rent to Ray and his family again. We look forward to hosting you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Royston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well presented and equipped property. Great location and views. Very dog-friendly too. A definite recommend for families as well as pet/dog stays. Prompt communication/responses from Rachael very much appreciated. Will surely visit again later this year. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Cooks 2025

Excellent stay. Large section with space for boat parking. Modern house, all as described. Two decks, with estuary views. Great communication with Rachel and Graeme. Recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jochen H.

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

Beautiful House

We spend some beautiful days in cooks beach. At first the House wasn‘t cleaned enough but Rachael send a cleaner immediatly so everything was fine. The House is exactly as described and showed on the pictures. Theres are plenty of things to do in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Lovely house in cooks beach

We rented this lovely property for 10 days and it was perfect for our needs. The property manager Rachael was very easy to deal with and when we asked about a high chair and travel cot for our one year old she actually bought them for the house which was amazing! It has everything you need and is very well furnished. It’s less than 10 minutes walk to the beach and it was a fantastic beach for kids. Easy driving distance to hot water beach. Walking distance to the shop and restaurants in cooks beach. We had a lovely relaxing holiday. Would recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, has everything you need, comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend, you won't want to leave
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

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

Great family spot!

We had a wonderful experience. Great location for kids and a beautiful, clean, and comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

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

Paradise

Such a little place to get away! Great place for families- lots to do. Great house. Owners are awesome at communicating!! Highly recommend this place. Thanks so much for letting us stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

Amazing stay in Cooks Beach

Thanks for the wonderful clean bach - a great location and super comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie A.

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

Great stay

Lovely property with everything you need for a stay away - well supplied kitchen with lots of tools and crockery etc, comfortable beds and linen, two good bathrooms. Hopefully we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

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

Excellant stay

Property was new, very clean and nicely furnished with everything we needed for our stay. Nice comfortable beds. Loved the large bathrooms. We were down for a family reunion so had to prepare some dishes which was easy in the large kitchen area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rachael

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Why they chose this property

We designed this home around easy family life. Huge decks both sides of the house to enjoy morning and night. Plenty of space for lots of family and friends to enjoy and relax by the sea.

What makes this property unique

Everyone will enjoy the relaxing easy care house right by the estuary and a 5 min walk to the beach. Children and dogs kept safe at all times with the property being fully fenced. Childrens playground just a short stroll at end of road.

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