With a stay at Flaxmill Accommodation in Cooks Beach, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Mercury Bay and Lonely Bay Beach. .This beach cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Shakespeare Cliff Lookout and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cooks Beach.
Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 34 min drive - 43.2 km
Getting around
Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
The French Fig - 30 min drive
Buffalo Beach Takeaway - 30 min drive
Espy Cafe - 30 min drive
Subway - 29 min drive
The Church Accommodation - 12 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.
Flaxmill Accommodation
Sandy fun near Lonely Bay Beach and Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
Flaxmill Accommodation offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this cottage include barbecue grills and a banquet hall.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Sandy beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Family friendly
Highchair
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Meeting rooms
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Local maps
Restaurant dining guides
Location highlights
In a historical district
Near the sea
On the bay
Things to do
Fishing nearby
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)
General
9 units
Banquet hall
Electric car charging station
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per stay
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Flaxmill Accommodation House Cooks Beach
Flaxmill Accommodation House
Flaxmill Accommodation Cooks Beach
Flaxmill Accommodation Cottage
Flaxmill Accommodation Cooks Beach
Flaxmill Accommodation Cottage Cooks Beach
Flaxmill Accommodation Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
10 - Excellent
26
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews
2 - Terrible
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sarah
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No AC
I should have noticed before booking, but be advised it does not have Air Conditioning. They leave windows open which does help significantly, however by dark there were about 30 bugs in the bathroom from leaving that window open.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kayla
8 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location
Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Will definitely be coming back. Very relaxing
Kayla
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing ! Relaxing! Beautiful setting!
Super clean. Had everything we needed and more! Beautiful! Relaxing !
Beautiful and peaceful grounds.
Excellent villa with great decor, well equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds. Cathy couldn’t have been more helpful. A perfect place to relax after a trip stpind New Zealand! Highly recommend!
We stayed in a three bedroom chalet that was very well appointed, clean, comfortable and homey. Management staff were very help with local dining and activity tips and suggestions. They even offer loaner mini-shovels for hot water beach excavations!
When returning to the chalet in the late afternoon the interior was very hot as is probably expected summer without any a/c. However without any screens on the windows or sliding doors it was difficult to air without inviting bugs into the home. Our solution was to just return home later in the evening.
This is a beautiful property in a great position close to the beach. The accommodation has everything you need and is in great condition. The grounds are gardens are also very well maintained.
Lovely cottage , very private, spacious, loved the birds (felt like we were in the bush).
Staff were very helpful. Highly recommend,
Michelle Helen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
24 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Relaxed hideaway
A wonderful place to unwind. Fully equipped room in a beautifully landscaped gardens. Close to the ferry landing for visits to whitianga. Across the road is a lovely walk thru the bush to Lonely Bay. Highly recommend this accommodation.
The cottage was super clean, really well set up kitchen, beautiful decor inside and nice landscaping outdoors. Great location, would highly recommend Flaxmill
Accommodation and surroundings gardens was excellent, best we have stay at.
Only downside was main seating in lounge area, 2 wicker seats, these were very uncomfortable.