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.
A wooden deck with a white sofa and a pergola.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden stools, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the outside.
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.
A modern single-story house with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small front yard with a bush.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cooks Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cooks Beach, Waikato
  • Place, Purangi Regional Reserve
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooks Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain Cook's Memorial
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Bunks

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cooks Beach

Located in Cooks Beach, this holiday 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 waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Cooks Beach, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Purangi Regional Reserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cooks Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Captain Cook's Memorial - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hahei Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 19 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grace O'Malley's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Hahei Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Church Restaurant and Accomodation - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Blue Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marina Bay Eatery - ‬32 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 does it cost to stay at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly! on 19 May 2027 start from AU$796, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SIT BACK AND RELAX BY THE ESTUARY. Pet and Family Friendly!?

On-site 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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Cooks Beach holiday 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for the stay - we had a great family time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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
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

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

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

Birthday

Very nice property in a great location. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thanks Lance, we are so glad you had a lovely birthday weekend away. Dont hesitate to get in touch if you would like to book another time. Rachael
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
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

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

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, 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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
It was a pleasure having Ray stay at our property. Great communication, absolutely rent to Ray and his family again. We look forward to hosting you again
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

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
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