This beach house, nestled on a hill in a Weiti Bay development, is like a collection of beach huts. The impressive home is made up of six pods, connected by decking and enclosed walkways to allow multiple private spaces. It’s like living in your own resort. There are two bedroom pods, each with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, one to house the kitchen and dining room, complete with sleek black kitchen, a living pod, another for the garage and a pool house pod with wet bar, all situated around the pool and main deck. In this ingenious design, swimmers enjoy privacy and shelter in the enclosed pool and from the pods, and there are gorgeous views of Karepiro Bay and the Hauraki Gulf through the large glass windows. Whether the family is cooking, bathing or lounging on cosy window seats, there are views at every turn.As well as the pool deck, there are five other decks, some covered, some with louvre roofs, and one with a double-sided Escea gas fireplace, which also heats the adjacent living room. Roofing and decking materials mirror the smart cedar and Spanlok cladding, to lend a sense of cohesiveness. Who needs to travel when home is this idyllic?