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Classic Kiwi Bach with a modern touch

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Dunedin Area, Dunedin
  • Meremere Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Brighton Beach
    7 min drive
  • University of Otago
    17 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Dunedin

With a stay at this vacation home in Dunedin (Ocean View), you'll be steps from Meremere Reserve and 5 minutes by foot from Ocean View Domain. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from University of Otago and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ocean View Beach Playground and Park.

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Grand Casino - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • The Octagon - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • University of Otago - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • St. Clair Beach - 23 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 16 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Green Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brighton Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Classic Kiwi Bach with a modern touch

Warm and comfortable, the bach is well insulated, well heated and has a modern kitchen. A major renovation in July 2024 added a second bathroom and upgraded the existing bathroom. You're only 2 minutes walk from one of New Zealand's most beautiful beaches and a 15 minute drive from central Dunedin.

Three Bedrooms with 2 Queen Beds and 2 Singles.

Two full Bathrooms, both with walk-in showers

We are pet friendly and the property is well fenced so your dog will be safe to roam around the lawn.

Ocean View beach is one of Dunedin's best kept secrets. We lived in Dunedin for 14 years before we discovered it in 2004 and we've lived here ever since. Seven kilometres of beautiful white sand just 15 minutes drive from the centre of Dunedin. The weather is usually better than in the city with average temperature about 2 degrees warmer. The beach is often fairly deserted so don't be surprised if you're the only human in sight. If you're lucky, you might get to meet some other visitors as we often see sea lions on the beach and fur seals and penguins on the rocks near Brighton.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stan Rivett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: The section is securely fenced so your dog is safe

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Classic Kiwi Bach with a modern touch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The bach is great!
Perfect place to stay. Great house and yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Brighton
We were so impressed with the cottage, which had two queen-size beds and twin beds in a third bedroom and two great bathrooms. The showers were great, with really good pressure. One bathroom had a washing machine and a separate dryer, which we found very useful. There was also a good-sized lounge, dining room and an excellent kitchen, though we did have a bit of a fight with the stovetop. I guess you have to get used to its controls. There was luxurious feeling carpet throughout. There was also an off-road parking spot and a nice outside seating area. What made this even more amazing was that only three weeks before the lounge and kitchen area was flooded. It was brilliant that Heather and Stan managed to have all the work done including new carpet, wallboards, painting and kitchen cupboards. You would never know to look at it that it had been so damaged such a short time ago. We will definitely stay there again when we return to Dunedin. There is still more to see and do, so we need to return soon. Stan and Heather communicated quickly and kept us up to date with progress in the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+++ home away from home!
We were blown away by this pleasant little surprise property! Six of us stayed comfortably for three nights. Plenty of space for all of us and the two bathrooms were such a bonus, meaning we didn't have to stagger showers after each other. With all things needed for travelling with kids, it made the trip so much easier! It was only a short drive to the city, which was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday bach
Wonderful experience clean homely convenient Everything you need and more. Stan and Heather a delight to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
Thanks for having us stay. We all had a lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bful Beach
Great stay with beach right across the road
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bevan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
The Classic Kiwi Batch was clean, comfortable and very warm for our winter stay. Ocean View is a great spot, nice and quiet with easy access to the city and surrounds. Would love to return to see the upgrades that were commencing right after we left.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend away
Great bach and location. Will certainly be back. Easy and accommodating with change of plans
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
An outstanding jem in Dunedin's treasure box
I'd rate this 6 stars out of 5 if I could! This standout bach is truly a rare find in Dunedin & NZ due to an unbeatable combination of location, comfort, and price-value ratio. What we experienced in this home reflects nothing but the big-hearted generosity of our host, Stan.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brighton
Nice warm wee place by the beach. Great for a family getaway for the family……
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
Peaceful stay at a good propert that was spacious & well equipped for our needs. Good location in close proximity to the sandy beach. Owners very helpful & good with communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish it was closer to home.
What an absolutely treat! An amazing getaway. The house was so incredibly well set up and comfortable, we couldn't have wanted for more and the best part we could take our fur baby also. I'd highly recommend this to anyone, you won't regret booking the Bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely stay again!
Great property. Had everything we needed. Super comfy beds. Hosts very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
Everything you need, close to beach, comfortable beds , modern kitchen and good amenities and great host. Would happily return About 15 mins from Dunedin central.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was brilliant.
The hosts were very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a small family
Small and cozy stay in a seaside town 15 mins from Dunedin. Flat lawn fully fenced, great for backyard cricket/rugby with the kids. Bedding good but sheets a bit crinkly/noisy for us, we prefer cotton for feel/quietness but that's just our preference. Would def stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little spot
Further than we thought it would be, however it was a perfect little spot. Great communication with the owner, would definitely stay here agy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
nice being by the sea, just a short drive from dunedin, house well set up, will stay there again, cheers Ivan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hamsa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect setting with all the ameneties
Thank you for a great stay. Beach stunning, bach perfectly equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martijn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, great value
Loved this bach. Excellent comms with the lovely owners. Liked the location right across the beach, perfect for sunsets and sunrises. Perfect for kids as it was fully fenced. Great value everything we needed. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy with everything you need in a beautiful location.
This bach exceeded all expectations. We had such a lovely time. Our children were entertained with the garden and ample things to play with. The beach was such a treat to walk to everyday and the drive into Dunedin was an easy one. We would definitely recommend this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadja A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway
I stayed at the Bach with my dog Zara. We both loved it. Warm, clean and a fenced yard for Zara to explore. We will definitely be back! Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ash C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful
Just what we needed. Stan & Heather supplied everything you would need & it is a lovely, tidy, warm home. Would definitely go back & take our dog next time. Heaps of fenced in space & the beach is right there. Wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic place to stay!!
The best place we have stayed in the South Island. The accomodation was lovely and had everything you needed plus. The beach was stunning and literally a 2 minute walk. Close to the fresh choice green island. Would 100% reccomend and stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic bach!
Thank you for providing such a warm and comfortable place to stay. We loved every minute of it! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023