About this property

Comfortable Living: Kanuka Cottage in Whitianga offers a recently renovated holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. The property features a garden, terrace, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: The cottage includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a dining area. Guests can enjoy garden views, a patio, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include a coffee machine, microwave, and TV. Convenient Location: Located a 19-minute walk from Cooks Beach, the cottage is 13 km from Cathedral Cove. Free on-site private parking is available, along with bicycle parking for exploring the area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Kanuka Cottage is praised for its convenient location, quietness of the area, and easy access to the beach.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

Gabrielle
New Zealand New Zealand
This place exceeded my expectations and was just the perfect spot for our little getaway. It has everything you need. It was so cosy and peaceful. We will definitely be back and I will recommend this wonderful spot with my friends/family. Added...
Carys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic location with wild birds, fruit trees and a stream running down the hill. Cook's Beach and the environment were idyllic. Great to have a deck and table outside to sit at.
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was Very cosy and surrounded by some stunning nature. Close to cooks beach and the Whitianga ferry.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great facilities everything we needed comfortable bed and the views are amazing. Great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Schmidlin
New Zealand New Zealand
We loved our stay, such a secluded spot and everything was clean and perfect. Thank you for the avocados!!
Tesa
New Zealand New Zealand
Loved how cozy and clean the cottage was. If your looking for a getaway out of the city thats relaxing and peaceful than I highly recommend this place. Host left a nice welcome note for us as well as some avocados that we enjoyed. They also had a...
Samuel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quiet rural location- nearby to stunning scenery , walks and popular Coromandel sites. Owner very responsive.
Abigail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property was cosy and clean. The hosts were easy to communicate with (easy check in) and they left us some fresh avocados which was lovely!
Fiona
Australia Australia
Gorgeous private little cottage in a great location. Very clean and well equipped. Had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.
Gladys
New Zealand New Zealand
The location was excellent. The rural outlook was a delight for us coupled with the sound of the running water from the nearby creek.

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1 large double bed
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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kat & Kane

9.6
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Kat & Kane
Escape to the tranquil Kanuka Cottage, nestled in a serene rural setting, but only a two minute drive to the white sands of Cooks Beach. Surrounded by lush bush and offering picturesque rural views, this idyllic retreat is accompanied by the soothing melody of a gurgling stream and the delightful chorus of singing birds. Welcome to a peaceful haven where nature's beauty embraces you at every turn. Situated on a rural lifestyle block on a hill behind Cooks Beach, it is private and perfect for a romantic getaway! This 1950'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. Please note that WiFi is now available!
Cooks Beach A north facing, white sand beach, great for lazing in the sun. Good for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding, not a surf beach. In the summer there's usually a pontoon at the western end of the beach to swim to. The Purangi River (eastern end) is a great place to kayak and explore, plus a sea cave at the western end of the beach. Flaxmill Bay A short walk (about 1km) from Cooks Beach is Flaxmill Bay. You may want to go via the tracks on Shakespeare Cliff. Quite tidal, but lovely and safe for swimming. Lots of nice rock formations too. Cathedral Cove Just 12km away to Hahei - see this awesome New Zealand landmark Hot Water Beach 14km - a short drive to enjoy the natural hot pools. Grab the spade we provide to dig your own hole! Kaizen at Go Vino Lovely food, perfect for a romantic dinner! Great little garden bar, awesome wine and craft beers. Gets busy so pays to book. Ryan does coffee, danishes and bread in the mornings too sometimes. The Vessel Casual and relaxing open air bar in town centre. Often will have sports on the big screen. Nice to have a drink after a day at the beach. The Hive Casual dining, just a couple of kms from Cooks Beach. Set outside among the Kiwifruit vines. Family friendly. Eggsentric Cafe And Restaurant At Flaxmill Bay, open for brunch and lunch from 9am usually. Nice place for a coffee. Often will have music in the summer. The best carrot cake in town!
Language spoken: English

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.