Title: Home Base - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Home Base - Cooks Beach Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located in a quiet neighborhood, Home Base offers a haven for families with young children. Lounge on the sunny deck amidst comfy beanbags and chairs, or get lost in the overflowing bookshelf within the warm conservatory. The modern kitchen is equipped to cook up holiday meals together while being just a short walk from Mercury Bay Estate winery.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Home Base - Cooks Beach Holiday Home

Tucked away from the bustling main roads, Home Base is a safe choice for families with young children and has a cot and high chair available too. You're less than a 10 minute walk to the golden sands of Cooks Beach, just look for the walkway at the end of the street!  
  
Lounge on the beanbags and comfy deck chairs on the sunny deck as you watch the world go by. Home Base has a overflowing bookshelf just begging you to chill out and read in the warm sunny conservatory, or pack into the beach bag!  
  
For those nights where you want to cook up a storm and enjoy a delicious holiday meal together, the modern kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need including a induction cooktop.  
  
Home Base is a short walk to Mercury Bay Estate, Cooks Beach's boutique winery specialising in fine wines made sustainably. You can't go past bringing a bottle home to enjoy on the deck, while the BBQ is fired up for a casual Kiwi dinner.  
  
Relax in holiday mode with the family at your perfect Home Base!  
  
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

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

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

Home Base Cooks Home Cooks

Home Base - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Cooks Beach

596690

Home Base - Cooks Beach Holiday Home 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. [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)

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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  
10 min walk \- 0.6 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  
3 min drive \- 1.6 miles
- Purangi Regional Reserve  
15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Captain Cook's Memorial  
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- Flaxmill Bay Beach  
3 min drive \- 1.8 miles

### Getting around

- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)  
39 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  
11 min drive
- Hahei Beach Cafe  
11 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Home Base - Cooks Beach Holiday Home Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

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## Reviews

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Tracey E.

5 Jan 2026

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

Great location, plenty of room for the family

##### Tracey E.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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