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.

Cooks Beach itself is perfect for a morning stroll and swimming. You can launch the boat from the Estuary end of the beach, just watch the tides. Cooks Beach has a convenience store and some great eateries. And of course, on the way to Cooks Beach, there are 2 wineries to check out!

Not too far away is Ferry Landing, which has Australasia's oldest stone wall wharf built in 1837. From there you can catch the passenger ferry to Whitianga and enjoy wandering the shops, or enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes, restaurants & bars.

You are also a short drive away from Hahei, where, when conditions allow, you can walk the track to the world-renowned Cathedral Cove; the walk takes about 40-45 minutes. If you're not up to the walk, you can catch the Water Taxi from Hahei Beach. Or relax and enjoy wandering the shops, art exhibition, or stop for a real fruit ice cream. Enjoy locally brewed beer at the Pour House, a fantastic brewery with great food.

Also not too far away is Hot Water Beach, where at low tide you can dig a hole and sit in your own little hot pool. Spades can be hired from the local shop.

Cooks Beach is a hidden gem and not to be missed on your Coromandel experience!