Title: Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107085726&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! Cottage in Cooks Beach with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! ![Property grounds - Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! (Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107085800/107085726/f440893e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! 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(Cooks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107085800/107085726/5126a09d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Kanuka cottage, a secluded retreat on a hill behind Cooks Beach. Enjoy the sunny deck with BBQ, overlooking the small stream and bush as well as rural views. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - 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. ### Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! Situated on a rural lifestyle block on a hill behind Cooks Beach, it is private and perfect for a romantic getaway! This renovated1950's cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed. There is a kitchenette, with small fridge/freezer, microwave, electric frying pan and coffee maker. The kitchen and dining area open onto a large sunny deck with a BBQ, which is partially covered. There is a separate bathroom with toilet, shower and vanity. The lounge area includes a TV and DVD player, two seater couch and bean bags. The cottage and deck overlooks a small stream and bush, a small orchard and also has rural views. Kanuka cottage has it's own drive entrance and parking for two cars. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Property does not allow children - Recycling ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001200/38001115/810e54f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern beach front villa at Aqua Soleil complex with use of the lap pool & spa. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.842136,175.73904&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fzy_F_%60so%60%40%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FU%40QBU%40Q%40QBUBQBQ%40SBQDSBQDSBQDQDQDQDQDQFODSFODOFQFQHOFOFQFMHOHQFOHMHOHKHOJMHOJKHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKLGJMLGLILGLIJINGLELILENILCLENELGNELENALENCNALENCNAN%3FNCLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%3FN%40NBLDN%40NBLDN%40NDLDLFNDLDNBLHLDLHNDLFLHLHJFLHLFLLJFLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJJJJJNJJHNJJHNJLHJHNHNHLHNFPHNFLFPHNFNFPFPDNFNFRDNDPDPFPBPDPDPBRDPBRBPBRBP%40PBT%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRARAP%3FRARAPATCPAPCTAPCPCPCRCRERCPEPEPCPGPEPERELGPGRELGPGPGNILGRGNILGPININILINIJKNILKJINKJKNKJKJIJMJKJKJMJKHMJKHMJMFMHKFMHMFMHODMHMDMFOFMDODMDMDODO%40MDOBO%40MFO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAO%3FOCOAMGOAOCMEOAMEOEMEOEMEMGOGMEMIMEOIKGMIMGMIMGKKMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIMKOIOIKIMIOGOIQIMGOGSGMIOGQGQEMGSEQGMESEQEQEQEQCQEQCSESCSAQCQCQCUAQAQCUAQ%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Kxh422IbYf9Yo0L4oEJS7BHj7ng=) Cooks Beach, Waikato #### What's nearby - Cooks Beach \- 5 min drive \- 0.8 miles - Maramaratotara Bay \- 5 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Flaxmill Bay Beach \- 6 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Shakespeare Cliff Lookout \- 6 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Lonely Bay Beach \- 6 min drive \- 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Eggcentric Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Stoked - ‬30 min drive - ‪Espy Cafe - ‬30 min drive - ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Salt Restaurant & Bar - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway!? ### What time is check-in at Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway!? ### What time is check-out at Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway!? ### Where is Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan V. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely gorgeous little spot, and the Kanuka Cabin was really lovely, took me and my Fiancée right back down on a trip to memory lane to our childhoods. Has everything you need for a nice getaway, Far enough from town that all you hear is the Tūī and Fantails with the sound of the creek, and close enough to be at the beach in 5 minutes. Thankyou very much to Kat & Kane, you made our trip amazing! We will definitely see you again soon! :) ##### Ryan V. 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