Title: The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61420000/61414900/61414836/b9ce9f72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61420000/61414900/61414836/ffe44314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61420000/61414900/61414836/270891dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61420000/61414900/61414836/9b629c50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61420000/61414900/61414836/e03172a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a hillside, The Lax Retreat offers 180-degree ocean views and an inviting outdoor patio perfect for alfresco dining or relaxing with a cold glass of wine. Take advantage of the BBQ facilities, enjoy the garden's shaded lawn area, and unwind with a good book from the property's selection. 6.0 ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home Wake up to new views! The Lax Retreat is ready and waiting with open arms. Glistening, near 180 degree views of blue ocean all the way to the edge of the horizon provide the perfect backdrop to your holiday at this stunning home. The view includes Matteson Bay, Hauraki Gulf, Cape Rodney and the Barrier Islands. The outdoor patio curves around the oceanside of the home with a U-shaped lounge suite inviting you for a cold glass of wine and cheese platter in the evening. Or, it makes a great spot to put your feet with your morning cup of coffee. To one side of the patio, there is also an outdoor table with bench seats, so when you've made use of the onsite BBQ, some alfresco dining with a view like this is a must! On those warm summer afternoons, take shelter in the garden on the lawn sitting under the shade of the tree. Forgot to pack a good read to get stuck into during your holiday? The Lax Retreat has a good selection of books to choose from during your stay. The Lax Retreat is a well-ventilated house with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, but if you've got a mid-winter getaway planned, there is also underfloor heating. Matheson Bay is a short walk away and offers a safe swimming beach for the family. Daniel's Reef is also a short walk away for the keen surfer needing some more adventurous waves. Nearby you'll have access to Ti Point Wharf for fishing, the Leigh Coastal walk to stretch your legs, and great snorkelling at the Goat Island Marine Reserve. A little further afield, Parkiri Beach or Omaha Beach are approximately 15-minutes away by car. For some tasty treats, the popular Matakana Farmers' Markets is within 15 minutes drive, and if you don't feel like cooking, why not finish the day off with dinner at the famous Leigh Sawmill Cafe, offering the best in local craft beers, food and live music. Whether you plan to chillax or relax - The Lax Retreat has you covered. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114540000/114538300/114538280/a071ed0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Skyline Lodge - Leigh Coastal Paradise Warkworth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=114538280&PinnedHotelID=114538280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100470000/100461000/100460976/a1f7c56c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Peach on the Beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as The Lax Retreat Leigh Leigh 597016 The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home Leigh The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home Private vacation home The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home Private vacation home Leigh ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.29508,174.80417&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:b_o%7CEam%7Ci%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FUBQ%40Q%40Q%40UBQBQBQBUBQBQBSDOBSDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFSDMFQFOHQFMFOHQFOHOFMHOHMJOHMHMHMJKHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJMLGJKLKLIJGLKLILILGLILELILENGLELELINELENALGNENALENCNANCLCNANAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%40NBNBN%40LBNDL%40NDNFL%40NDLDNHLDLDLFNDLHLDLHLFLHJHLJLFLHJJLJJFJLJJLJJJJJHJJNJJJNHJJLHLHLHNHLHNHLFNHNFPHNFLFPFNFPFLDRFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDRBNDRBPBPBTBPBP%40P%40TBP%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPATAPAPCRARAPCPCPCTCPCPERCPEPEPCPEPEPGNEPGPERGLGPGNGPGNILGRILGNILINININILIJKLILKLKJKNIJKJKJMLKJKJKHMHKLMFMFMLKFMHMFMHMDMHODMFMDMFOFMDODMBODODM%40OFM%40O%40OBO%40MBOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOCMAOCOAOAMGOAOEMEOCMEOEMGMGMEOGMEMIMEMIMGMIMGMMKGMGMMKIMIKKKKKMKKKKKKKOKKIMKMIMIKIMKOIOIOGMIOGMISGMGOIQGOGQEMGSEQGQEOEQEQEQEQCQEQCSCQCQCUCQCQCQASASAQCQ%3FUAQAU%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NI_NJNUnEkchYQDOvYrp0ZVUh-g=) Leigh, Matakana #### What's nearby - Mathesons Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Goat Island - 6 min drive - 4.4 km - Matakana Country Park - 13 min drive - 12.3 km - Matakana Village - 15 min drive - 14.4 km - Omaha Beach - 20 min drive - 18.4 km #### Getting around - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 93 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬15 min walk - ‪Zen Den - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tramcar Diner - ‬14 min drive - ‪Rusty Pelican - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Lax Retreat - Leigh Holiday Home located? > Situated in Leigh, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Mathesons Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Reptile Park and Goat Island. Leigh Marine Reserve is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question