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SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!

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A lakeside property with a fenced garden, a small building, and a view of the lake and hills. - SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! (Cooks Beach)
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden stools, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the outside. - SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! (Cooks Beach)
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a black sofa with colorful cushions, a white coffee table, and a wooden floor with a geometric pattern. - SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! (Cooks Beach)
A wooden deck with a white sofa and a pergola. - SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! (Cooks Beach)
A beach with clear waters, a sandy shore, and a forested island in the background. - SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! (Cooks Beach)
Take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!

  • Come relax in our near new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom fully fenced house.
    With large decks both sides of the house, relaxing times to be had.
    Sit on the deck and enjoy the estuary views. New Nespresso coffee machine, bring your own coffee pods.

    Fully fenced being safe for children and dogs allowed on request. Plenty of parking inside property and roadside for cars and boats. Portacot and Highchair available for the littlies.

    Across the road from the estuary for a morning paddle and close to the beach, boat ramp and safe swimming spot.

    Enjoy the wineries,cafes and restaurants, art galleries and beautiful walks nearby. Beautiful dog friendly beaches with plenty of options for activities. 9 hole golf course where you can hire clubs if needed. Take a ferry ride over to Whitianga for a spot of shopping and more restaurants and bars.The ferry to Whitianga is just a 4 km drive away or walk.

    Attending an event, we even have you covered with a Iron and Ironing Board available so you can look your best.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cooks Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Whitianga Rock Historic Reserve and Te Pare Historic Reserve are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Purangi Winery and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Cooks Beach travel guide
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Cooks Beach, Waikato

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a forested area with mountains in the background.
    Cooks Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A large rock formation with a natural archway, a small pool of water, and some greenery.
    Cathedral Cove
    19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Purangi Regional Reserve
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Captain Cook's Memorial
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    41 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hahei Beach Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Grace O'Malley's
    27 min drive
  • Marina Bay Eatery
    32 min drive
  • The Church Restaurant and Accomodation
    9 min drive
  • Little Blue Kitchen
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Cooks Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Purangi Regional Reserve and Cooks Beach. Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve and Captain Cook's Memorial are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect location for families & dogs. Really easy booking & checking in process with good communication with host. Property was really comfortable and had all the necessary equipment for a perfect holiday by the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Nice modern home in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house by the estuary in Cooks Beach. We could easily walk to the general store / shops for delicious local ice cream and coffees. Also enjoyed the beach for swims and ferry to Whitianga. Perfect for a family getaway with the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we’ve stayed at this wonderful home and it won’t be the last!! Thanks Rachel for everything. Your home is perfectly positioned and comfortable with everything we needed to make our cooks beach stay a memorable one !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday

Very nice property in a great location. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Holiday Base

Great place to base yourselves so you can explore the surrounding beaches, coastal walks and activities while still having the estuary in the afternoon/evening. The house was great for two small families with lots of closed in outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cooks beach

Your home exceeded our expectations, very cleanl and modern and had all the things we needed. My family and international guests enjoyed your beautiful home and Cooks beach. Quick and easy to get to Hot water beach and Cathedral Cove. Thank you for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to catch up with friends

Had the best time. House it clean, tidy and perfect for a group to gather. Great for socializing. Close to beach, stream, park and shops. Beds are comfortable, good shower pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Gem

Lovely spot, tidy property with everything you need. Will definitely recommend to friends & family. Walking distance to the beach and stones throw to the estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Value for money

Great location. Ideal for a small group. Need to upgrade the lock box and it would have been great to have stair railing for the deck to assist disable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well presented and equipped property. Great location and views. Very dog-friendly too. A definite recommend for families as well as pet/dog stays. Prompt communication/responses from Rachael very much appreciated. Will surely visit again later this year. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cooks 2025

Excellent stay. Large section with space for boat parking. Modern house, all as described. Two decks, with estuary views. Great communication with Rachel and Graeme. Recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House

We spend some beautiful days in cooks beach. At first the House wasn‘t cleaned enough but Rachael send a cleaner immediatly so everything was fine. The House is exactly as described and showed on the pictures. Theres are plenty of things to do in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in cooks beach

We rented this lovely property for 10 days and it was perfect for our needs. The property manager Rachael was very easy to deal with and when we asked about a high chair and travel cot for our one year old she actually bought them for the house which was amazing! It has everything you need and is very well furnished. It’s less than 10 minutes walk to the beach and it was a fantastic beach for kids. Easy driving distance to hot water beach. Walking distance to the shop and restaurants in cooks beach. We had a lovely relaxing holiday. Would recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay & much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Admiral drive, Cooks Beach

We really enjoyed our stay and were sad to leave. A lovely house, very modern and great for what we needed. Lots to do in the area and a really chilled Environment. The host Rachel was very communicative and responsive. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a perfect spot for a family getaway. Everything you need in a batch and great hosts.

Host was fantastic. Excellent communication and a seamless experience. The home is wonderful with all the comforts of home and wonderful views of the estuary. Loved it and will be back. Thanks Rachael!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay, has everything you need, comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend, you won't want to leave
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot!

We had a wonderful experience. Great location for kids and a beautiful, clean, and comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Such a little place to get away! Great place for families- lots to do. Great house. Owners are awesome at communicating!! Highly recommend this place. Thanks so much for letting us stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay in Cooks Beach

Thanks for the wonderful clean bach - a great location and super comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely property with everything you need for a stay away - well supplied kitchen with lots of tools and crockery etc, comfortable beds and linen, two good bathrooms. Hopefully we’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021