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Bag End. Cosy Secluded Suite in Central Auckland close to Ponsonby Rd

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A dining table with two wine glasses and a brass trumpet.
A living room with a red chair, a wooden table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.
A residential area with a row of potted plants and a house with yellow siding and green shutters.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, a clock, and a stained glass window.
A house with a front door, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Karangahape Road
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Auckland, Auckland
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyCity Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bag End Suite

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

En Suite

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Bag End. Cosy Secluded Suite in Central Auckland close to Ponsonby Rd

Climb down twenty-seven stairs and step into a hidden valley in the heart of central Auckland, your room looks out on a secret garden filled with native trees and abundant native bird life.

Nestled in a quirky little workers cottage (circa 1850) a couple of hundred yards from Ponsonby Road - Location, location, location, central to everything so no car needed!

The suite is self-contained entrance, bathroom and deck; Inside you'll a TV with netflix, mini-fridge, microwave, & Electric kettle for your convenience.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20132600
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Auckland

Freemans Bay, a neighbourhood in Auckland, is home to this cottage. Auckland Ferry Terminal and Queens Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Eden and Takapuna Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Eden Park or Spark Arena.
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Auckland, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Victoria Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Karangahape Road - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sky Tower - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • SkyCity Casino - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Queen Street Shopping District - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Remuera Station - 6 min drive
  • Daldy Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chop Chop Noodle House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dante's Pizzeria Napoletana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Broken Lantern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Breeze Inn - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bag End. Cosy Secluded Suite in Central Auckland close to Ponsonby Rd pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bag End. Cosy Secluded Suite in Central Auckland close to Ponsonby Rd?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bag End. Cosy Secluded Suite in Central Auckland close to Ponsonby Rd?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bag End. Cosy Secluded Suite in Central Auckland close to Ponsonby Rd located?

Located in Freemans Bay, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ponsonby Road, Sky Tower and SkyCity Casino. Eden Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Daldy Street Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Gaunt Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A blissfully cozy hideaway that is perfectly placed to walk and bus to anywhere you need to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host, excellent location near restaurants and buses. Steampunk lamps! Super cute place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy peaceful place to stay with friendly hosts for a few nights in Auckland. Had everything we needed and was within easy walking distance of the city centre. The garden was beautiful. An oasis in the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, pretty. Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful, tranquil place to stay. Amazing, friendly hosts. The little touches of the fruit bowl and homemade granola were appreciated. Shower was famtastic. The bed was super comfortable. Felt very spoilt. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were so lovely and nice. The room was beautiful and clean and there was fresh fruit and some milk in the fridge and some muesli and great tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our ONLY regret was in only booking two nights - we could have stayed a month. Bag End is a wonderful creative haven; a true oasis. A couple blocks walk from an interesting area of shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries, yet at “home” you’re nestled in a garden paradise. And it IS a home - some b&b’s feel like impersonal hotels - here you are surrounded by artwork and flowers and a true sense that it is a well loved space. We would happily return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an absolute gem, hidden just minutes off from bustling Ponsonby Road. The room/bathroom has been clearly thought-out for maximising the space, and has everything you ever need (including homemade granola, fresh milk, and water). Liz (as well as Rick & Avery) take great pride the property, and are truly what makes the stay exceptional. I loved our little chats we had, and they were always wanting to go over & beyond. Don't miss out on a brilliant stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy hideaway

I've never felt more welcomed anywhere! From the 'your room is ready!' message, to the 'how was your first night?' message, Liz went above and beyond to make me feel at home. The studio is very well organized, the bed is so comfortable and she has thought of everything you might need for a few nights' stay. The room looked exactly like the photos in all its quaint charm. The fruit bowl and home made granola were such a treat! The room was lovely and warm the whole time and I had a good range of areas to sit which was needed as I was home most of the time doing a self-guided retreat. I barely knew there was anyone upstairs (except for occasional episodes of the dog's excited tail wagging on the floor. Too cute!) Close to the city, no need for a car, and surprisingly quiet and secluded. The birdsong in the morning was lovely.I had a wonderful three nights and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent location with a short walk to Ponsonby Rd, in a very attractive heritage cottage. We were most impressed with the lovely collection of colourful pots outside and beautiful tropical back garden with a yellow vireya in flower.A cosy interior with a musical theme. Very much enjoyed chatting to our host Liz.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Liz

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For Rick and I, it was love at first sight, our house started life as one of the original workers cottages in Freemans Bay in the mid-1800s, since then it has been added to and renovated time and again until reaching its current form; it doesn't look like much from the street but you might say it's bigger on the inside.
The site is steep, but your room being nestled at the bottom of three floors and backing onto a valley gives it a level of seclusion that's hard to find in central auckland, though the stairs may prove a challenge for some (we're happy to help with your bags, just give us a heads up).

Why they chose this property

We love the area, we're a few minutes walk from Ponsonby Rd with it's Cafes, Restaurants, & shopping; or you could head down to Wynyard quarter which is just a stones throw away from bottom of the hill with more eateries than you can shake a stick at.

And when you're done for the day, come back & relax in an uncommon solitude in the heart of central auckland.

What makes this property unique

Bag End is probably about the best balance you'll find of convinience and seclusion, tucked away in a hidden valley while only a few minutes walk from the heart of Ponsonby

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