Bach 114. | Cottage in Rangitoto Island
3 Bedroom Cottage in Rangitoto Island
Hi potential guests! The Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust are setting up a new booking system on the Trademe site - Holiday houses, which will go live from the 1st of July 2025. A link to this new site has been added to the Trusts web page.
Until then, good luck booking here with VRBO
Bach 114 is located near Islington Bay on a promontory above the old tennis courts & stone pavilion. This bach is a 1 and a ½ hour walk along the road from Rangitoto Wharf towards Motutapu Island or a 2 and a ½ hour kayak from Auckland to Islington Bay.
Since the 1920s the baches on Rangitoto have been available to only a few lucky families but now you can join them. This bach has been lovingly restored by the Rangitoto Island Historic Conservation Trust (RIHCT) with the addition of modern bedding, cooking and toilet facilities.
Bach 114 is the larger of the three Bookabach baches available, with 2 bedrooms and 7 single beds. There is a large dining/sitting room and a light spacious sun-porch. Gas cooking and heating are installed and solar panels operate the lighting system and 12v chilly bin. The bach is totally ‘off grid’ complete with a cassette style toilet.
Getting there:
Bach 114 is located in mature Pohutukawa forest at Islington Bay, on the road junction to Islington Bay. The Bach is a 2 minute walk from Islington Bay Wharf along the road or an hour and a half walk from Rangitoto Wharf. There is a network of well-defined walking tracks on both islands giving access to the volcanic features of Rangitoto and the native bush restoration and archaeological sites on Motutapu. Both islands are pest free and you will see native birds and other native wildlife often absent on the mainland.
While the rocky shoreline of Rangitoto makes swimming difficult the sandy beaches of Motutapu are just a short walk away.
Know before you go:
- Check in is at midday. Check out is 10am
- Fullers ferries only operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday through winter.
- Rangitoto Island is pest free – No pets are allowed
- There are no shops on Rangitoto Island
- There are no public rubbish bins on Rangitoto
- Travel arrangements must be made separately.
- Access is by Fullers360 Ferry (https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares), Auckland Sea Shuttle or private boat.
Special conditions:
The Department of Conservation biosecurity rules apply.
Small animals, ants, rainbow skinks and weeds or exotic seeds are the biggest threats to the pest-free status of our special islands. Gear that has been in the garage or even stored in the house could be hiding rodents, skinks, insects and seeds.
Extras:
Cleaning (Optional, $100 cash per booking). Please arrange this service directly with the Island Bach Manager. NOTE: If there are back-to-back bookings, in more than one Bach, it may not be possible for the Island Host to offer this service. If the cleaning service is not available, you are expected to leave the Bach in a clean and tidy condition.
As part of your booking you are expected to bring: your own linen/sleeping bag, pillowcase, towel.
This 3 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with View, Balcony/Terrace, Kitchen, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Rangitoto Island. Enjoy your stay in Rangitoto Island at this Cottage.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Electric kettle
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Coffee/tea maker
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Hiking nearby
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Kayak on site
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Snorkeling nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Scuba diving nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Mountain climbing nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Games
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Books
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English
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On the river
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Near the bay
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Near the sea
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In the mountains
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Children's books
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Children's games
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Balcony or patio
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Fire extinguisher
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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