17 Caroline Heights, Omaha, Rodney, Auckland

For many of us, the bach was the heart of summer - sandy feet racing across the lawn, cousins piled into bunk beds, and long evenings of BBQs, board games and laughter. That same sense of nostalgia runs deep in this Omaha North bach only here, there's a little more to love.

Rare at this price point, the home enjoys expansive estuary and golf course views from one of Omaha North's most elevated streets. Owned and cherished by the same family for 23 years, it's a classic two-level bach - tidy and functional today, yet full of scope to modernise and create a contemporary holiday home for the future.

Sleeping up to 10 people and suitable for two families, inside, three bedrooms (one the downstairs large family bedroom) and three bathrooms (a true rarity for an entry-level bach) means there's space for everyone. Open-plan living flows to a large northwest-facing deck, the perfect spot for sunset BBQs and to enjoy those views.

Bring the dog, pitch tents on the lawn, and still have room to play. A high-stud garage houses the boat, jet skis and all the toys, while the surf is just five minutes away, with a choice of walking tracks offering a different path to the beach each time.

Sunny, well cared for, and brimming with that holiday feel, this is a true Kiwi bach, the kind that creates decades of happy memories.

Floor area: 170m² approx. (sourced from Auckland Council Rates & Valuation records).