25 Matheson Bay Road, Leigh, Rodney, Auckland

Set above the sparkling waters of Matheson Bay and framed by lush native plantings, this original 1950s Kiwiana bach captures the timeless charm of seaside summers and barefoot holidays. With sweeping views over the bay to Ti Point and the Tawharanui Peninsula, this much-loved family retreat is a rare chance to create your own family legacy by the beach.

Simple, sunny, and refreshingly unpretentious, the bach features open-plan living and dining with a compact kitchen, overlooking the bay. One bedroom plus a classic bunkroom provide accommodation, with ample lawn for campervans and tents. Downstairs, you’ll find a bathroom, laundry, and single garage with extra storage for all the beach toys.

Wraparound decking on two sides invites long, lazy mornings with coffee and birdsong, and evenings watching the light shift across the water. Recently painted inside and out, with newly sanded original timber floors, it’s ready to enjoy this summer. Keep the retro vibes alive or reimagine it into something new, the setting is pure magic either way.

Just 200 metres from the water’s edge, Matheson Bay is a local favourite for swimming, kayaking, and picnics under the Pohutukawa. Leigh’s cafés, general store, and boat ramp are minutes away, and the surf’s always up at Daniel’s Reef. The friendly Leigh community offers the perfect balance of holiday energy and small-town warmth, with Matakana Village and Omaha Beach just down the road.

Less than 90 minutes from Auckland, this is your chance to slow down, switch off, and rediscover the simple joys of the Kiwi summer - year after year.