[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Property grounds](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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107085800/107085726/94427286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107085800/107085726/d27b70c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107085800/107085726/904df211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107090000/107085800/107085726/5126a09d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### 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 transportation - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 organized tours and activities - Property does not allow children - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624600/9624529/da8aff11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Church Accommodation Hahei - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 189 reviews CA $172 CA $198 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=9624529&PinnedHotelID=9624529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626300/9626259/c46a9575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crowsnest Apartments Whitianga - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 198 reviews CA $184 CA $212 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=9626259&PinnedHotelID=9626259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe House, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, 2 Bathrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23520000/23513700/23513667/f26d728b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flaxmill Accommodation Cooks Beach - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=23513667&PinnedHotelID=23513667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74540000/74536900/74536838/6254e03e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kiwi Bach Escape - Close To Beach Cooks Beach - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=74536838&PinnedHotelID=74536838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113141400/113141357/be80faa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kūaotunu Cabin 1 by Tiny Away Kuaotunu - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Microwave 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews CA $95 CA $144 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=113141357&PinnedHotelID=113141357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112370000/112361700/112361619/557c9b96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coro Camping Glamping in nature. 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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 - 1.3 km - Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - 6 min drive - 1.7 km - Cathedral Cove - 15 min drive - 12.4 km - Hahei Beach - 18 min drive - 12.0 km - Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 35 min drive - 41.7 km #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Coro Club - Café & Venue - ‬28 min drive - ‪The Pour House - ‬12 min drive - ‪Espy Cafe - ‬30 min drive - ‪Go Vino - ‬18 min walk - ‪Stoked - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rural & bush setting, only 2 min drive to beach, perfect for a romantic getaway! located? > Situated in Cooks Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maramaratotara Bay and Flaxmill Bay Beach. Cooks Beach and Lonely Bay Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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