Title: Cooks Family Retreat - Cooks Beach Holiday Home 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 # Cooks Family Retreat - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Holiday home in Cooks Beach with kitchen and patio ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946300/105946205/c7a96824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946300/105946205/e69db057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946300/105946205/3325c8b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946300/105946205/bbcfdfb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946300/105946205/f1dfda7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the tranquil Cooks Family Retreat, nestled near the Recreation Reserve and Lonely Bay. This holiday home offers open-plan living, a spacious deck for alfresco dining, and modern appliances. You'll find entertainment essentials like a Smart TV with Freeview and complimentary Wi-Fi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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 Family Retreat - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Just a three-minute drive from the popular Recreation Reserve and Lonely Bay end of Cooks Beach, this holiday home offers a family-friendly setup for couples and groups looking for an escape to the peninsula! The kitchen, lounge, and dining area feature open-plan living, a breakfast bar, and modern appliances, opening out onto a large deck for outdoor relaxation or entertainment. Cook up a storm on the BBQ, whip up a few sides in the modern kitchen, and enjoy alfresco dining under the partially sheltered deck, out of the warm summer sun. Packed with all the entertainment essentials, a Smart TV with Freeview, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a range of board games are available. You'll be pleased to know there's an outdoor shower onsite, perfect for rinsing off the sand and salt. This space offers ample boat parking, ideal for the keen fisherman and boatie. Set in a new area of Cooks Beach, enjoy peace and quiet, or take a 5-minute stroll to the estuary and a 10-minute walk to the popular Cooks Beach. If you're planning an adventure, a 15-minute drive will have you at Hot Water Beach or Cathedral Cove! Cooks Beach has a local shop for all your immediate needs, and you can catch the ferry from Ferry Landing to enjoy all that Whitianga has to offer. Find your happy place at Cooks Family Retreat! 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69341000/69340908/3f3eefa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sundaze Escape - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=69340908&PinnedHotelID=69340908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42660000/42651100/42651005/0f060403.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oysters Retreat - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=42651005&PinnedHotelID=42651005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078200/38078165/8043b8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cooks Estuary Escape - Waterfront at your doorstep Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 190 reviews £300 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=38078165&PinnedHotelID=38078165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111360200/111360111/a685b4b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kiwiana in Cooks beach Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews £366 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=111360111&PinnedHotelID=111360111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45030600/45030518/825ba08a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cooks Beach Gem - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=45030518&PinnedHotelID=45030518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57110000/57103100/57103057/6db1b082.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seabliss - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 4.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=57103057&PinnedHotelID=57103057&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63350000/63341900/63341887/2f72d215.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sunny Bach - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=63341887&PinnedHotelID=63341887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61450000/61442600/61442567/850343ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. 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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 642018 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.840134,175.75034&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vmy_Fsfuo%60%40%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40UBQ%40Q%40UBQBSBQBQBSDSBQDQDQBQDQDQFSDMFQFSDMFQFQFOFOHQFOHMFQHOHOHMHKHOHOJMJKHOJKHOJKLKHKJKLKJKJKLIJKLILKLGJILILGLILGNELILELGNGLELENCLGNENALENCLANENCNAL%3FNCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%3FN%40NBLDN%40LBNDN%40LDNFLBNDLDLFNFLDLHLDNFJHLFLHLHLFJJLHLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJJJNJJHNJJHLHNHJJNHLHNFNHPFLHNFPFNHNFPFPDLFRDPFLDRDPDPDPDPBPDPBRDR%40PBPBRBPBT%40P%40P%40TBP%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FTAPAP%3FTCPATAPAPCTCPCPCPAPETCPERCPEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPENGPGPINGNGNINGNIPGNILINKNIJINILKJINKJKNKHKLKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKJMFMHMFMHKFOHMDMHMDOFMDMDODMFODMDO%40ODMBO%40MDOBO%40O%3FOBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCM%3FOAOCOEMAOCMEOAOEMEOGMEMEOEMGMEMIOEMIMGMIMGKIMGMKMIKKMIKKKKMKKKIKMMKIIOKKIOKKKMIOIOIKIOIMIOGQIOGOIOGOGOGQGQEOGQGQEOGQEQEQCQEQEQCSEQCUCQCQCQCQAUAQCQAUAQAUAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KiAJ6ydkoxZ4t-04lpmKRupPbpQ=) Whitianga, 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) - 35 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 Cooks Family Retreat - Cooks Beach Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Cooks Family Retreat - Cooks Beach Holiday Home located? > Situated in Cooks Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cooks Beach, Purangi Regional Reserve and Captain Cook's Memorial. Maramaratotara Bay and Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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