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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cooks Beach, Cooks Beach
  • Cooks Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cathedral Cove
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (245)
The price is AU$218
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
3 Bedroom/ Large Section Close to Estuary

About the area

Cooks Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Cooks Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Maramaratotara Bay and Flaxmill Bay Beach. .This vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cooks Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lonely Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cooks Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Hahei Beach - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 28 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The French Fig - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Coroglen Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Beach Takeaway - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Espy Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Herons Hangout

This is a fully self-contained cabin with its own bathroom, bedroom and kitchen area. We are located on the hillside overlooking Cooks Beach which is easily reached by a 15 min walk to the shops or 20 min to the beach. Ideally situated for all the attractions on the east coast of the Coromandel. Hot Water Beach, Hahei and Cathedral Cove are only a short drive away. Whitianga is a short distance away by either a 2 min passenger ferry ride or a 25 min drive. Lots to see and do including kayaking, horse riding, walking, fishing, golf, and much more. Some great restaurants close by and many more in Whitianga. Last but not least is the fantastic beach at Cooks which offers safe swimming for all the family. We are sometimes visited by dolphins and whales too!
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Dog allowed with prior approval (must be cattle, chicken and dog friendly).
A minimum late checkout fee of $20 will apply if it has not been agreed beforehand.

Extras: Pet fee - $20 per stay per pet.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

mg162314

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please let us know that you are bringing your dog

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Herons Hangout Cooks Beach
Herons Hangout Private vacation home
Glamping With Views for the Budget Traveller
Herons Hangout Private vacation home Cooks Beach

Herons Hangout Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Great rural location a few minutes out of Cooks Beach. Very peaceful and loved sitting on the deck listening to the birds. Tracey recommended a few things to do during our stay, which was appreciated. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosts!

We stayed 4 nights. We had issues with our car, the hosts were great helping us to find a place to get our car fob up and running. Cooks beach is beautiful for just relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Robert

Had an enjoyable stay.at Cooks Beach. Only a suggestion.I would remove the bulbs from the light over the bed,Room to bright and have two bed side lights
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bram L., Vancouver BC

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice spot up above the hamlet of Cooks Beach

A small suite, but comfortable and the host was lovely and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Ultimate getaway spot

We were really blown away by this awesome batch the views were stunning, the accommodation was clean and modern, and the hosts We're super friendly! 100% would book again thanks, tracey
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay at Cooks beach

Really lovely little place for a couple Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying in CooksNeach

Great location off the main road on small farm with great views. Propery was clean, well maintained, and comfortable. Good base of operations for trvels to cooks beach, Haihei beach, Macedonia Nutt Orchard and Hot Water beach. Tracy was very nice and spoke to us when we arrived. She gave good advice on what to see on the area. Wish we could have stayed longer. The wine and liquor tasting she recommended was quite a unique experience with our host Danny at the helm. Lots of local history and many curiositties about tthe establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birdsong

Great to get away and loved the peaceful place, with cows and birdsong. Meet by Tracey, which was nice, but left alone to enjoy our stay which we did. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Letia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Herons hangout

Private, accommodating, friendly and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Great little place to stay. Nice and peaceful. Short drive to beach and shops. Great hosts. Great that we could take our dog with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Herons Hangout

Lovely and peaceful away from all the holidaymakers. Perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely stay

We had an excellent 2 night stay at the Herons Hangout. The owners are very friendly and it was very nice that we could have our dog with us. The one thing that would make it better, is if there was a second bedside light. The fluorescent lighting is too harsh, when wanting to read in bed, and one bedside light is not enough to read by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Perfect weather until the day we were on our way home. Great spot for getting away. Fun little ferry ride to Whitianga. Beautiful beaches and walks through bush with cliff-top views. Carole & Deane
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Very clean and peacefull
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very nice 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Experience!

Overall just a lovely time! Incredibly cozy & just a great space to be in. We stayed for 2 nights & would definitely stay again. Everything you could want for a nice trip away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

The place was clean and quiet and had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Holiday Stay

Property is as advertised, very clean & tidy. Had everything you would possibly need. Property was easy to find GPS took us straight there. Good safe location, only 5 minute drive to beach & eateries. Enjoyed our 2 nights here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jia Ying M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little getaway!

I had a lovely stay at the Herons Hangout and it was a really nice spot that was fairly close to the beach. I had such a relaxing time there and was also introduced to Janet Adams the hen! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and peaceful

Great place to stay for a quiet and uninterrupted visit. Nice simple set up and ideal location. Lovely hostess, excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

We love the quietness very relaxing. Near to the areas we wanted to visit.😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very handy spot

A lovely little cottage very handy to Cooks Beach. Although the weather was very bad and we went home early because of it I would stay again. Easy to deal with owners and lovely and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country/Beach vibe

Easy to communicate with owners. Clean and tidy. Accessibility to all local national must sees and do’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 in Cooks Beach!

This is an amazing wee gem of a place in Cooks Beach! Set in a peaceful setting about a 10 minute walk from the main beach. The overall set up is impressive and has everything you need. The hosts are lovely and welcoming... I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil Setting

The property was tranquil. very clean and well situated for our trips to Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Enjoyed our stay very much, even with the torrential rains that were hitting the area while we were there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022