Title: White Sands - Cooks Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# White Sands - Cooks Beach

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 White Sands - Cooks Beach provides everything you need. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### White Sands - Cooks Beach

Welcome to White Sands, your perfect Cooks Beach escape! This modern, easy-living holiday home is set on a flat, sunny section just a short stroll from the beach. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it’s ideal for families or friends wanting to unwind and enjoy a classic Kiwi getaway.   
  
Step inside to a bright, modern, open-plan living area that flows out to the spacious, covered deck. There's plenty of outdoor seating, a Weber BBQ, and an outdoor fireplace for those long evenings under the stars.  
  
The large, flat section allows plenty of room for outdoor games and boat parking, while the garage features a table-tennis table — perfect for a bit of friendly competition. The table can easily be folded away if you prefer to park a vehicle inside.  
  
You’re in a fantastic spot — just a short walk to the beautiful Cooks Beach, local parks, and reserves. The boat ramp is nearby for a day out on the water, and you’re only a few minutes’ drive or ferry ride to Whitianga for more cafés, restaurants, and shops. Closer to home, grab an ice cream or coffee from the local Cooks Beach General Store.  
  
Whether it’s a relaxed beach holiday, a boating weekend, or some quality family time, White Sands has everything you need for an easy, memorable stay by the beach.  
  
Room Configuration -  
  
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed  
  
Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed  
  
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds, plus 1x set of Single bunks  
  
House Rules and Information -  
  
Parking: 4 x off street parking, including boat parking. Garage can be used - you will just need to fold away the table-tennis table to make room.  
  
\*Security Cameras: There are external cameras set up at the front and rear of the property for security purposes.   
  
Linen included – we are a holiday home management company who provide professionally laundered linen & towels.  
  
Cleaning – exit clean included in nightly rate. The house must be left tidy. Dishes must be washed, dried and put away. All rubbish must be neatly bagged, and BBQ must be left clean.  
  
STRICTLY no parties, events or loud groups. Neighbours are very close and are to be respected at all times.  
  
Minimum age to book: 25

## Property amenities

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### 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)

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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

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

Onsite 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

### Property is also known as

my-stays-nz-HARDY-PLACE-24

## About the area

Cooks Beach is home to this vacation home. Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery and Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cathedral Cove and Purangi Regional Reserve. [Visit our Cooks Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cooks-Beach.dx6342591)

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Cooks Beach, Waikato

### 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  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![Cathedral Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108210/46325e4c-1118-4490-9022-13232c4bd8b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cathedral Cove  
10 min drive \- 11.8 km
- Captain Cook's Memorial  
2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- Purangi Regional Reserve  
2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools  
29 min drive \- 41.1 km

### Getting around

- Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)  
35 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

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## White Sands - Cooks Beach Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Saida Z.

Feb 15, 2026

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

We had such a lovely stay here and genuinely enjoyed every part of it.The house is spacious and really comfortable. We stayed as two families and, even with everyone together, it never felt crowded or overwhelming. There was plenty of room for both adults and kids to spread out and relax.The kitchen was very well equipped — we cooked most days and always found everything we needed. It was just as easy to make a quick breakfast as it was to put together a proper BBQ dinner, which we really appreciated.The garage with the table tennis table was a big hit. We ended up spending a lot of time there — it was one of those unexpected bonuses that made the stay even more fun.We travelled with three young children, and the house worked really well for families. There were toys available, which helped keep them entertained. The space in front of the house is open and generous — while it’s not fenced (so of course you need to keep an eye on little ones), it gave them lots of room to run around and play.There was also a great selection of board games. There were books available too, and the TV with Netflix made evenings easy and relaxed.This was our first time staying at Cook’s Beach. For years we had always stayed in Whitianga, but after this trip, we realised Cook’s Beach was absolutely the right choice for us. We’ll very likely stay here again in the future.Overall, it’s a warm, welcoming place where families can really settle in and enjoy their time.

##### Saida Z.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

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