18 Foster Avenue, Huia, Waitakere City, Auckland, 0604, New Zealand

A pocketful of paradise, this beautiful escape is set upon approximately 1027m2 (more or less) with views to take your breath away. The experience 18 Foster Avenue offers is like being in an inspiring sea-scape dream from which you’d never want to awaken. Whether this is a dream state you wish to permanently dwell in, host an Air BnB, or have an accessible weekend bach featuring a studio/sleepout, this Huia gem offers it all!

Elevated in a sun-filled bush clearing, the one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage is backdropped by vivid blue sea vistas and dense green forest headlands. Inside, the cottage evokes a feeling of spaciousness with an open living zone offering perfect synergy between the wrap-around deck and views. Timber flooring reflects a nostalgic warmth, the crisp whites evoke calmness, and a modern kitchen promises all-round function.

You can potter in the easy landscaped gardens, work on your art in the studio, enjoy a quiet sunset with a glass of vino, and turn in for the night in the cosy bedroom hosting a walk-in wardrobe – then do it all again the next day.

Huia is a mere 15 km (google maps) cruise from Titirangi Village and offers a world of natural encounters. If you’re in the mood for a day on the water, you can launch your vessel off the ramp at Foster Bay, Little Huia or Cornwallis.

You can stretch the dog’s legs at a selection of beaches, including Auckland’s famous dog beach, Kakamatua, or explore stunning bush tracks. And no week is complete without a scoop of chips, the freshest fish, or an ice block from Alfred’s Huia Store.

Once you’ve viewed and felt the spirit of this place, you’ll never want to leave.