Title: Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=38078165&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep Family-friendly beachfront location with water park ## Photo gallery for Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep ![On the beach, sun-loungers - Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078200/38078165/09a47f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078200/38078165/b2ac69fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078200/38078165/e063e043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078200/38078165/3b949248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078200/38078165/2b223fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Cooks Estuary Escape, where the tranquil waterfront setting provides a serene backdrop for your family holiday. Unwind on one of the patios surrounding the house, enjoy easy access to kayaking or paddle boarding, and relax with fibre broadband and Netflix. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £413 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,153 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61450000/61442600/61442567/e3570b46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. 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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. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please pickup pets' waste ie neighbours property. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Baby cot, porta high chair, pushchair available. ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Event numbers limited to meet council toilet rules ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Cooks Estuary Escape Waterfront at Your Doorstep ## About the area Located in Cooks Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Cooks Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cooks-Beach.dx6342591) [View more Holiday homes in Cooks Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cooks-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6342591-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.84161%2C175.75478&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XuSmTzpxi5vTDoEfzzkz0RLfUUs=) Cooks Beach ### 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 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Cathedral Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cathedral Cove 9 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Purangi Regional Reserve 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Captain Cook's Memorial 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Lost Spring Thermal Pools 28 min drive \- 25.1 miles ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - The Church Restaurant and Accomodation 8 min drive - The Pour House 9 min drive - Hahei Beach Cafe 9 min drive - Hot Waves 13 min drive - Eggcentric Cafe 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep? ### How much is parking at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep? ### What time is check-in at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep? ### What time is check-out at Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep? ### Where is Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 177 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee 19 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent location in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. The kids loved the kayaks, paddle board and the games and toys. Excellent communication with the owner. ##### Renee Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shayana K. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location One of the best places for relaxing holiday. We throughly enjoyed our stay with everything provided. Looking forward for next stay in future. ##### Shayana K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete W. 2 Sept 2025 Tidy modern batch with a ringside seat of the purangi ##### Pete W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely estuary Loved watching the sun rise over the estuary, and had fun in the kayaks. ##### Lisa B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette S. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breathtaking Wonderful family holiday ##### Annette S. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly H. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely lovely The property was just as listed and the owner was kind, helpful and responsive. Watching the birds in the estuary every morning was so peaceful and then it was just a short walk to Cooks beach or a short drive to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. ##### Molly H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire H. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family location x Clean comfortable family home, large kitchen suitable for multiple cooks, comfortable beds, great location close to playgrounds and beach. Good communication from hosts. ##### Claire H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daria W. 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cooks beach 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. ##### Daria W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### May T. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful relaxing escapade 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. ##### May T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex R. 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really wonderful holiday We loved all of it. Great house in supreme location. Perfect for family of 5 + 1 young dog. Lots of swimming, walking, paddling and cooking together:) ##### Alex R. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Perry J. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot Only very small issue... need more oven trays/racks.. if you had 10 people wouldn't be all that easy..(take some just in case). other than that exceptional in every other detail... from start to finish... even with a bit of crap weather at the beginning! Still plenty to do.. games garlor.Thanks heaps Tracy awesome host! ##### Perry J. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mehgan w. 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Event weekend away Awesome property with plenty of space in a great location. Everything we needed supplied right down to shot glasses! Great to be able to enjoy the water with kayaks etc. Friendly neighbours too. Awesome value! Will recommend to others and be back again. Thanks for making everything so easy. ##### mehgan w. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew R. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location This place is the perfect getaway. We felt the pictures did not do the property justice, the home and location was gorgeous. An added bonus was the use of the kayaks and paddle board. We brought our dog Malcolm who loved the swimming, and the green space. The house was clean and today, well-equipped, and communication with Tracey was easy. We certainly recommend this as a family stay, a lot of rooms, and comfy beds. ##### Matthew R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shiree S. 31 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful break 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. ##### Shiree S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad G. 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding Celebration Lovely, modern and spacious house. Perfect location to enjoy the Estuary and walk to beach. Also very handy to Mercury Ridge, our wedding venue. Big open sliding doors in living area to help with the particularly hots days while we were there. ( it was very hot.) Fans also provided in each room to help with the very warm evening temperature. Cooks beach a great location to get away. ##### Brad G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma M. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing holiday home Amazing holiday home, with beautiful views of the water. So much grass out the front for the kids to play and a very short walk to a playground, as well as walking along the estuary to the beach. House has everything you need with so much space, and was so clean and tidy, was lovely to walk in to. Kayaks were an added bonus, were excellent condition and was so much fun to paddle out from the house. Garage was great for storage for our bikes and prams too. Thank you so much for such a wonderful house, we will definitely be back! ##### Emma M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott S. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquility 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. ##### Scott S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ev N. 6 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### best holiday home at Cooks Beach in last 5years its been our tradition to come to Cooks beach every Waitangi weekend in last 5 years. And honestly, this house is the best among houses we rented. it has everything we needed and pleanty of pleasant extras. House feels new, very clean and tidy. we had 10ppl group and had pleanty of space. Location is superb - beautiful scenery, quite and peaceful. big lawn for kids to run around and play sports. Kayaks were included in our stay and it was so easy and simple just take it across the lawn to the water and take an amazing trip down the stream, explore mangroves, watch fish and just enjoy the summer. all life jackets for kids and adults provided. heaps of different sport and board games for all ages. house has spacious floorplan, very comfy beds, bedrooms have good soundproofing, not that much noise when kids are in the living room. Tv room have a door and is separated from the living space. Not much shade outside in the morning, but afternoons were just a pure pleasure we will definitely be back! ##### Ev N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion K. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An exceptional family holiday We had a wonderful stay in a fantastic location, we loved that it was child and pet friendly house. There was so much to do and experience in the area, we’d definitely go back. ##### Marion K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sony P. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant. Awesome property, location, and host.Thank you very much for your hospitality! ##### Sony P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damian C. 14 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place to stay in front of the sea We all loved the place and enjoyed the kayak at the front of the house. We will definitely come back again to stay longer. ##### Damian C. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire J. 14 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful bach with a stunning peaceful view! Loved our stay, in a great location and so peaceful! ##### Claire J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shenae J. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay This was a great property, very clean and tidy. Great location and amazing outdoor space for kids to run around. ##### Shenae J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blair S. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at cooks Property is in a perfect location and would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in cooks beach. Great size house for larger groups. ##### Blair S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D., Hamilton 26 Sept 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Estuary getaway Fantastic location, beautiful outlook and perfect for the children to enjoy the harbor. ##### Lisa D. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ---