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Classic Kiwi Bach with a modern touch

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, books
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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Dunedin Area, Dunedin
  • St. Clair Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Meremere Reserve. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Meremere Reserve and 5 minutes on foot from Ocean View Domain
As a guest of Classic Kiwi Bach with a modern touch, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Stan Rivett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: The section is securely fenced so your dog is safe

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Classic Kiwi Bach with a modern touch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ray r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

AAA fantastic renovated kiwi batch with everything you could need..the best we have stayed in...thanks very much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot near the beach

Very comfortable Bach but requires a car to access shops, groceries and Dunedin attractions.The bathrooms and kitchen were modern and there was plenty of warm bedding provided.The beach is close by and very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ultra comfy beds. Lovely and spacious. Beach is a quick wander over the sand dunes. Perfect if you want to have your dog stay with you. Easy to get to Dunedin and closest grocery store is 5 mins drive to Green Island. Easy communication with hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

STUNNING LOCATION!

This Bach is located across the street from a beautiful beach with stunning views! It is close enough to town (Dunedin, Green Island, Mosgiel) for food/supplies. Conveniently located not far from Otago Peninsula and lovely walking trails. It is peaceful and the beach was virtually deserted and serene…a lovely walk in mornings and evenings! The hosts are fabulous people and very responsive to any questions. Do plan on bringing most necessities for cooking. They provide basics and the kitchen is well stocked. From a price/value standpoint this is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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