Title: Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915200/37915170/0ecfcf81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915200/37915170/b8c5e1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915200/37915170/6083edf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915200/37915170/f9dcf2e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37915200/37915170/b23c03d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Carefree at Cooks is a charming beachside bach in the heart of Cooks Beach. Unwind in the cheerful living area, cook up a storm on the covered deck, and enjoy all-day sun with views of your kids playing safely within the fully enclosed section. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach Carefree at Cooks is a cute and cosy Cooks Beach bach. Located just 350 metres from the beach, this is a great spot for summer holidays! The living area of this Cooks Beach bach is cheerful and compact with all you need for a breakaway. The living area is composed of a lounge; dining area and kitchen which flows out on to a covered deck area that wraps around the house from West to North to East for all day sun. This tidy Cooks Beach accommodation has three bedrooms. The master bedroom is fitted with a king-sized bed and has its own ensuite. Bedroom 2 has a queen-sized bed, and bedroom number 3 has one double bunk with a single above. The fully enclosed section has plenty of room for your boat; or for the kids to run around on! The property is also on bore water for all outside use so great for cleaning the boat after a day on the water. Centrally located, Carefree at Cooks is just a short stroll to the estuary or the local shops to top up on snacks. For a family-friendly; fun beach break; Carefree at Cooks welcomes you! Please note the spa pool on-site is NOT available for guest use.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 ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - 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) - 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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 599439 Carefree At Cooks Cooks Bach Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach Cooks Beach Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach Private vacation home ## 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 Purangi Regional Reserve and Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [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=-36.842422,175.74919&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60%7Cy_Fm_uo%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBQBQBUDQBQDQDQBSDQDQFQDOFQDQFMFSFQFOFMHQFOHOFQHOHMHMHMHMHOJOHKJMHMJMJKJMJKJKLKJKJKLIJILILKLIJGLILILGLILENGLGLGLENELENELGNCLCNENALCNENCNAL%3FNCNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40NBNDNBL%40NDNBLBLFNDNDLDLDLFNFLFLDLHLFLHLHLFLHJJLHLHJHLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJJHNHNHJJNHLHLFNHPFNHNFPFLFNHPDRFLFPDPFNDPDPDPDRBPDPDPBPBTBPBPBPBPBT%40P%40P%40TBP%3FT%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FRAR%3FRARAP%3FTCPATAPAPCRCRCPCPCPCTCPEPEPCPEPEPEREPGNEPGPGLERIPGLGNGPINGLIRGLININKLIJINILKLILKJKNKJKJKJKJKLKJMJKFMJMHKJMHMFMHMFMHMFMFMFODMHMDMDODODMDMDOBODM%40OBODO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCM%3FOCOAOEMCOAOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMGMGMIMGMIKGMIMKMIKKMGKKKKMMKKKKKKKKKOIKKMIMKMIOIMIKIOIOIMGSIMGOIQGOGMGQGSGMEQGQEOGQESEQCQEQEQCQEQCUCQCQCQCSASAQCQAUAQAUAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8V39Mdbst0wmF_OXzey-QfUYe8M=) Cooks Beach, Coromandel ### What's nearby - Cooks Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Cathedral Cove - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles - Hahei Beach - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles - Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 30 min drive - 25.1 miles ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 34 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Espy Cafe - ‬28 min drive - ‪The Pour House - ‬9 min drive - ‪Stoked - ‬28 min drive - ‪Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬27 min drive - ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cooks Beach, Purangi Regional Reserve and Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve. Captain Cook's Memorial and Maramaratotara Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Carefree at Cooks - Cooks Beach Bach Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie R. 5 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cooks beach Relaxing low key good base to explore the Coromandel ##### Jackie R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clive V., Auckland, New Zealand 7 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Closey stay Great location as a base to explore Coromandel ##### Clive V. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie S. 11 Oct 2017 #### Really well stocked house which was super comfortable and easy to look after. Really well stocked house which was super comfortable and easy to look after. Very child friendly and lots of games for the kids to play with. Great location, handy to everything! Erin and Mike were super friendly and easy to deal with, thanks! ##### Kellie S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 2 Sept 2017 #### It is a 1min drive to the beach, fifteen minutes from Hahei. It is a 1min drive to the beach, fifteen minutes from Hahei. Perfect location. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 12 Mar 2017 #### Exactly as described. Exactly as described. Very clean, great location, easy to get to the beach (about 5-7 min walk). The interior decoration is a bit dated but it didnt bother us in the slightest. Perfect little bach This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Feb 2016 #### This property is excellent, very well equipped, well located near to local attractions, and good val This property is excellent, very well equipped, well located near to local attractions, and good value for money. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna E. 18 Jan 2016 #### Extremely clean and worked well for two small families... Extremely clean and worked well for two small families. Close to the beach and safe fun swimming for kids. ##### Donna E. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 12 Apr 2015 #### We had a very comfortable stay and are hoping to stay here again this week. We had a very comfortable stay and are hoping to stay here again this week. 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