we had a great stay in this historic bach and did some beautiful walks.

Thanks we had an amazing time, the whole whānau loved it!

Our family absolutely loved this no frills island escape ... the whole experience, from the ferry trip, to the walk to the bach and the feel of the bach itself. It is beautifully maintained and felt like stepping back in time with the furnishings, crockery etc all in keeping with it's era. The Trust hosts were brilliant to deal with and obviously passionate about sharing and looking after this wonderful piece of history. We hope to return one day :-)

Lovely bach about 100m from the Islington Bay wharf. Plenty of walkingnoptions on both islands. Bach was very clean and tidy, approximately an hour and a half walk from the Rangitoto wharf if you arrive via ferry.

Amazing location- welcoming host- clean and easy to live in!

We had a wonderful opportunity to explore Rangitoto island. staying over night gave us the opportunity to watch the sunrise at the summit. Walking the coast track , Home Bay, and reading about the history of Rangitoto and Motatapu

Such a treat being able to feel like you are getting away from it all yet easily accessible to Auckland. We parked our car overnight in the downtown car park - only $30 for two days and one night. Appreciated the island hosts Steph and Quincey and easy communication with Susan the booking agent. Thanks so much to the Trust for making these baches accessible. Loved our time on the island.

This Bach is a lovely hidden gem! So peaceful and nostalgic, in the most beautiful setting on Rangitoto. Our host, Quincy, was so kind and informative. It was absolutely magical in the late afternoon and evening, observing all the wildlife in their glory as the day trippers vanished. My husband and I will definitely return 💚✨

Great place very peaceful.

The bach was as described online. A little bit old school and more of a camping style experience but full of all the charm that that entails. Felt so nice to be tucked away from the world in such a beautiful environment. We made the most of our time despite the bad weather but the bach was well stocked with board games and lots of woolly blankets. Steph and Quincy were such lovely hosts and we can’t wait to come back.

We had an amazing "once-in-a-lifetime" experience staying at this beautiful historic Bach 114. The island host, Quincy, was very helpful and patient when we had some issues anchoring our boat. There are plenty of things to do at the islands, even though it may not seem like it at first.

Great stay, cassette toilet relatively clean. Was nicer than camping, great to have some running water and chilly bin. Great location near Motutapu as well.

Great place to stay for exploring Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands. It was like stepping back in time and a lovely place to unwind and relax and enjoy the amazing scenery and birdlife. Thanks to Quincy and Steph for the wonderful welcome and the sharing of your local knowledge. We will definitely be coming back.

Awesome spot. Hopefully be back for longer.

Great way to get away from city life. The Bach was simple with everything we needed. Great hosts. Great holiday. Lots of walking and birds. Can’t wait to go again.

A magical experience.....stillness, birds and a heritage comfortable bach. Be prepared for a long walk from the wharf .....well worth it

Great bach

An amazing stay filled with a new appreciation for the history of Rangitoto. Quincy and Steph are lovely hosts and communication was brilliant. What a privilege and treat to explore a side of the island I don’t usually have time to walk around. I learned so much about the history of the island and old baches. Saw a Ruru amongst lots of bird life. Had a wonderful swim and explored Motutapu as well. I’ve never done so much walking and being the only people at the summit to see the sunset and watching sunrise as well is so special. The bach is charming and had all the comforts plus the fun of outside toilet and shower. Highly recommend. Will definitely aim to revisit.

What a wonderful place to use as a home base for exploring Rangitoto and Motutapu! Quincy and Steph gave a great tour and introduction to the place, pointing out any little quirks to know about. The kitchen was well equipped, and the gas stove worked great. Cosy little bedrooms, and plenty of extra beds, so bring along some friends!

The feeling of being dropped off on the iconic Rangitoto island and watching the water taxi sailing away was so exciting. The lovely Quincy and Steph, were there to help us with check in, and throughout the stay, with such useful tips and stories of the island. We loved seeing the takahe and Saddlebacks. Fishing from the wharf. Walk around the island baches and across to shipwreck bay. The accomodation was exactly as expected. Magical. The baches are entirely off grid, but with some of the creature comforts of home (solar light in each room, solar powered chilly bin, indoor cooking jobs, and running cold water. The decor is just too lovely - all historic and with furniture to match. We were there for 3 nights in a windy and cold September but found the accomodation to be lovely and snug. The baches are historic and off the grid so some mod cons are absent but that is exactly what is so special about them. We also hired the other Bach in Islington bay for our friends, they loved it too. This Bach is next to the old tennis court so lots of room for kids to run around with a ball. The other is right on the water. Both were delightful and an easy 3 min walk between them. Thanks again to the amazing hosts who made our trip so special. Highly recommended.

Loved it

Thanks for an amazing trip in this beautiful location - the kids loved it and we had a fantastic time

Nice quiet stay at Rangitoto

Great place to stay, fantastic decor and super handy for exploring both Rangitoto and Motutapu. Kids had an amazing time.

Perfect hide out during the day on a cold day on Rangitoto. Done some great walks! The bach was a great shelter though during heavy rain and awaiting the ferry with our young kids.

1930s bach in great condition with plenty of space for the family. The kids loved exploring the bush, the beach and kayaking at Islington bay. Thank you to Quincy and Steph for hosting us. Wished I could have stayed longer

Great trip back to yester year. Everything we needed and nothing we didn’t. Cold - but we were able to rug up.

Great weather. 1930s bungalow helping you understand what life was like less than 100 years ago. Great guide. Thanks for awesome weekend

Just as described… lovely

I wasn't able to go as I had Covid but the others said: The location is private and not hard to find, offers authentic stay, clean tidy and fun, lots to do, easy access to wharf and motutapu island, the hosts were friendly, informative and helpful, definitely stay again!

Lovely original batch with original features. Felt like an escape from Auckland. Protected from gale NE winds, calm lagoon for swimming.

We were a group of 7 girls ranging in age from 30 to 70 .We came to do the the walks .We had a marvellous time .Quinsy the manger was a great source of information and extremely helpful.