[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hosts on the Coast Views from the Top Vacation home in Cooks Beach with patio ![Microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108755700/108755648/2bc0d32f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108755700/108755648/0caff894.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108755700/108755648/31c33644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108755700/108755648/01d97982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108755700/108755648/41642d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a hill surrounded by native bush, Views from the Top holiday home boasts ocean views from its deck, lounge, and dining area. This 2-bedroom retreat features a well-equipped kitchen perfect for cooking up your favorite meals and a comfortable lounge with flat-screen TV. Relax on the deck with a cold drink and enjoy sunny afternoons or BBQ while taking in the stunning scenery. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Hosts on the Coast Views from the Top Views from the Top is the perfect escape for anyone wanting to leave the hustle and bustle behind. Tucked away on the hillside and surrounded by native bush, this off-grid holiday home offers breathtaking ocean views from the deck, lounge, and dining area – the kind of outlook you won’t forget. Enjoy starry nights, the sound of the sea and days filled with swimming, exploring or simply relaxing on the deck with a good book! Wind your way up the driveway and you’ll be rewarded with a bach that’s all about relaxation and simplicity. Inside, you’ll find: Two bedrooms – the master with a queen bed, and the second bedroom with a single plus a set of bunks. One bathroom with a shower, plus a separate toilet. A well-equipped kitchen, perfect for whipping up your favourite holiday meals. A cosy lounge with comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV (though the view will steal the show!). Step out onto the deck and soak up those sweeping ocean views. Enjoy sunny afternoons with a cold drink and nibbles, fire up the BBQ, or gather around the indoor dining table for six when the evenings turn cooler. Heaters are provided for winter stays. This home is serviced by a tank water system and a septic system, so guests are kindly asked to be mindful of their water usage. The section is not fenced, adding to the natural, open feel of the property. Best of all, you’re just 5 5-minute walk or a one-minute drive to Cooks Beach – a popular holiday spot with sparkling blue water and soft white sand. Perfect for morning strolls, swimming, or launching the boat from the estuary end (just keep an eye on the tides). Cooks Beach is a popular holiday spot not too far from Whitianga with a stunning white sandy beach and sparkling blue water. It's perfect for a morning stroll and swimming. The beach is not patrolled by Surf Lifesavers, so always watch the conditions. With Shakespeare Cliff to the west and the sheltered Purangi Estuary to the east. Take a walk-up Shakespeare Cliff; the views are some of the most beautiful you will see. From there you can walk through a large grassy park & then drop down to a track through native bush and gorgeous views to Flaxmill Bay visit the top-class cafe "EggCentric". You can also walk down to the beautiful Lonely Bay with its large limestone boulders and white sands; it's a photographer's dream. There are great walking tracks over the headlands to Lonely Bay; a truly beautiful, secluded white-sand beach surrounded by spectacular limestone cliffs. Walk up from here to Shakespeare Cliff, where there are breathtaking views of the whole of Mercury Bay. From there you can walk through a large grassy park and then drop down a track through native bush and gorgeous views to Flaxmill Bay with its top-class café (called “EggCentric”). There are many other highlights to enjoy. A short drive away is Hahei with its access to Cathedral Cove, an excellent brewery, a great art exhibition and a shop selling real-fruit ice-creams. A little further away is Hot Water beach, where you can dig a hole and sit in your own little hot pool. (Spades can be hired from the local shop.) And a short ferry ride away is the quaint town of Whitianga with its many cafes, restaurants, and oth ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34271400/34271329/f0ff7bf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea-escape "JUST FOR TWO" private with absolutely Jaw Dropping Sea Views Rings Beach - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 196 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=34271329&PinnedHotelID=34271329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30090000/30083200/30083183/521a1946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wind down on White - 3 Bedroom -big Back yard Whitianga - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 302 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=30083183&PinnedHotelID=30083183&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=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=74536838&PinnedHotelID=74536838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33955700/33955656/84d9c989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedroom/ Large Section Close to Estuary Whitianga - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 257 reviews CA $98 CA $208 total includes taxes & fees Oct 18 - Oct 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=33955656&PinnedHotelID=33955656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30980000/30974500/30974413/adb30696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Serenity Apartments Whitianga Whitianga - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=30974413&PinnedHotelID=30974413&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=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=23513667&PinnedHotelID=23513667&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 $179 CA $206 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=9626259&PinnedHotelID=9626259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112370000/112361200/112361159/18fd1dd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Green Serenity. 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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 ### Property is also known as 284 ## About the area Cooks Beach is home to this vacation home. Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds and Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Purangi Regional Reserve and Stella Evered Memorial Park Reserve. [Visit our Cooks Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cooks-Beach.dx6342591) [View more Vacation homes in Cooks Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Cooks-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6342591-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.83426,175.72752&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Ehx_F_xpo%60%40%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40QBUBQBQBQBQBUBQDQDSBQDQDQDQDQFODQFQFODQHQFOFOFQHMFOHQFOHMHOJKHOHMHOJKHOJKJMJMJKJKJKJKJKLIJKLKLGJILKLILGLILGLILELINELGLELENELGNENELANELCNANCNEL%3FNCNANAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FLBN%3FN%40N%40LBN%3FNDNBL%40NBNDL%40NDLDNFLDNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHJFLLLFJJLHJJJJJJLJJJJJHLLLHJJNHJJNHLHNHJHNHLHNFPHNHLFPFNFNFPFPFNDPFPDNFPDPDPBPDPDRBPDPBTBPBPBPBP%40T%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARARAPATCPAPATCPCPCRCPCRERCNEREPCPEPERGPELGPERGLGPGRGLGNGPINILGPINININIHINILKNIJKNIJMNIJKJKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDODM%40ODOBM%40OBODO%3FMBO%40OBO%3FM%40Q%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCM%3FOEOCOAMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMIMKKGMIMKKKMIKKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIOIMIOKIIOIOGOIQGMIOGQGOGMISEQGMGSEQGMEQESEQEQCQESEOCSCSCQCSCQCQCUAQAQAUAQASASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZdPVdco0EjU-5mXBxnaZxu4GBJI=) Cooks Beach, Waikato ### What's nearby - Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Cooks Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Cathedral Cove - 13 min drive - 13.6 km - Hahei Beach - 16 min drive - 13.2 km - Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 33 min drive - 42.9 km ### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Coro Club - ‬26 min drive - ‪Espy Cafe - ‬29 min drive - ‪The Pour House - ‬11 min drive - ‪Stoked - ‬29 min drive - ‪Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hosts on the Coast Views from the Top pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Hosts on the Coast Views from the Top located? > Situated in Cooks Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Maramaratotara Bay and Flaxmill Bay Beach. 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