Title: Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6342591&destination=Cooks+Beach%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=41903338&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit ## Photo gallery for Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41903400/41903338/3160c0ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41903400/41903338/1ba8eeec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41903400/41903338/f036e63d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41903400/41903338/07fc3540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41903400/41903338/f8abb9e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Captains Bach @ Cooks, where sunny adventures begin. Relax on the spacious sundeck with a cold drink in hand or unwind in the open-plan living area after a day spent at the nearby beach. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit Start and end your sunny and beachy adventures off right from this top level holiday base - Welcome to Captains Bach at Cooks! Spend your summer lounging out on the spacious sundeck, BBQ on the go and your favourite cold drink in hand. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen offers a bright and relaxed spot to unwind at the end of a summer day spent down on the beach or exploring the area. Sleeping up to 4 guests makes this a charming and easy-care spot to call home. With the beach only a 2-minute stroll away, you can swim in the safe, sheltered bay to your heart's content, or stroll along the coastline towards Lonely Bay. For a relaxing beach holiday, make yourself at home in the upstairs unit of Captains Bach at Cooks! For larger groups, the downstairs unit can be booked too. Please be aware that the downstairs apartment may be occupied during your stay. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3590000/3584200/3584192/45e2df45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Resort Whitianga Whitianga - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Captains Bach @ Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit Cooks Beach 596847 ## About the area Located in Cooks Beach, this cottage 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 Cathedral Cove and Purangi Regional Reserve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Cooks Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cooks-Beach.dx6342591) [View more Cottages in Cooks Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cooks-Beach-Cottages.d6342591-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.838936,175.74994&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ffy_Fcduo%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40QBS%40S%40OBUBQBS%40QBQDUBQDQBQDQDQDSDQDQFODQFQDOFQFQFMHOFQFOHMHSFMHOHOHKHOJMHOJIHOJKJOJKJKHKLKJMJKLKJILIJILKLGLILIJGLINILELGLENILELENELENELENCLENANCLENCNAN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%3FN%40NBLDNBN%40LDNBNDLDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNDLHLHJFLHLHLFLJJHLHJHLJJJJLLJHJJJJJJNJJHNJHHNJLHLHLHNHNFLHRHLFNFPHNFLFPFPDNFPFPDNDPDPDRDPDPBPDPBPDTBPBP%40RBPBT%40NBR%40R%40P%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPATAP%3FPATAPATCPAPCTCPAPCPCPETCPEPCPEREPEPEPEPENGPGPENGPGPGNILGPGNINIPGLININILIJKNINKJILKLKLKJKJILMJKJKJMJKFMLKFMJMHMFMHKHMFMHODMFMDMHODMDODMDMDOFO%40MDO%40OBMDOBO%40O%3FOBM%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCO%3FOAOCMEOCOAMEOAMGOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMEOIMGKIMIMGMIMKKGMMKGMKKKKKMKIMKKKKKMKMIMKKIOKOIMIKIOIOGMIQIOGOGQIMGOGQGQEOGQEQGOEQEQEQEQESCQEQCQEUCQAQCQCQCUAQAQCUAQAU%3FQAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CRAvq_N0ulzjjuBKYZs6XgNv37M=) Cooks Beach, Coromandel ### What's nearby - ![Cooks Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108204/165e25da-e220-4f97-a66d-5a3a84831626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cooks Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Shakespeare Cliff Lookout](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108206/c6339c00-85a6-4837-a82c-52c243f3fb97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shakespeare Cliff Lookout 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Purangi Regional Reserve 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Captain Cook's Memorial 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Flaxmill Bay Beach 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - The Church Restaurant and Accomodation 10 min drive - The Pour House 11 min drive - Hot Waves 15 min drive - Little Blue Kitchen 10 min drive - Hahei Beach Cafe 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit? ### What time is check-in at Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit? ### What time is check-out at Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit? ### Where is Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Captains Bach at Cooks - Upstairs Holiday Unit Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Carolyn M. 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Beautiful view from the balcony!!! And a really nice lounge and deck. Kitchen could do with a refurbishment but was still functional. We sadly had to leave early to escape a cyclone but still had a lovely time. ##### Carolyn M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Pavel 20 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Communication No WiFi, no AC, no single mosquito net, no Wash-machine... and NO WARM WATER for the first 24 hours. Until we found the very good hidden switch for warm water (not mentioned in the guide, not mentioned in the description). Also nearly no view at the ocean. Beach access through road only. Communication with the host nearly impossible (waiting couple of days, or at least 24 hours). And: One (not even full) roll of toilet paper for two persons and three days is not THAT much. ##### Pavel Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh M. 6 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Coromandel Adventuring We had a wonderful time at Captain’s Bach at Cooks Beach. Classic kiwi bach styles - days spent exploring, then afternoon drinks on the top deck with a bbq every evening followed by a stroll up the beach just outside. We will definitely be back to stay again! ##### Leigh M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naleen M. 1 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Families Holidaying Together Captains Bach @Cooks offers perfect living arrangements for families coming together for a holiday, providing separate living accommodation with communal gathering areas . Clean, tidy with good facilities. We rented all 3 units together. Good parking handy to the beach. Definitely recommended. Note: Perhaps a fan could be recommended for the hot summer season. ##### Naleen M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol G. 13 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great stay and perfect location half way al ong the beach. Close to shops, and short walk to beach access. ##### Carol G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna K. 6 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Myself and a few of my friends stayed here for the weekend. It was so clean and cosy. Checking in was very easy and Kelly was great for keeping in touch with us and making sure we didn't need anything. The setting was ideal. Would recommend it to anyone! ##### Lorna K. 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