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Stay in School by the Sea

Stay in School by the Sea

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Exterior
Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, travel crib
Interior
Dining

Overview of Stay in School by the Sea

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Dunedin Area, Dunedin
  • Popular LocationBrighton Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Octagon16 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Otago17 min drive
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)20 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    4 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay in School by the Sea

Located just 15 minutes from Dunedin City Centre and 18kms from Dunedin International Airport, on the Southern Scenic Route, Ocean View Apartment offers fresh, attractive, modern decor in the office end of what was formerly the Ocean View School.

Our apartment is a lazy 5 minute stroll to the pristine white sands of Ocean View beach that beg to be explored and enjoyed. Vast and wild, with growing visits from the NZ Sea Lion and NZ Fur Seal, the local beach is a super spot for landboard riding, horse riding, surfing, running or getting out for a brisk walk. It is banked by gorgeous native grass covered sand dunes and looks as long as the eye can see and more. The safer Brighton beach offers volunteer surf lifesaving patrollers from early November until late March annually and is a great beach to take the kids as it has a shallow, slow flowing estuary for the very young child to enjoy.
Special conditions:
Guest must leave the apartment as they find it. Please strip the beds leaving the mattress and pillow protectors, duvets and queen bed coloured pillow covers in place - in other words only remove white linens. We will make up the beds with fresh linen ready for new guests.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Nicky O’Brien

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 104-717-101

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Dunedin

This vacation home is located in Ocean View, a neighborhood in Dunedin, and is in a rural area and near the beach. Dunedin Town Hall and Regent Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Natures Wonders Naturally and Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Traveling with kids? Consider Dunedin Chinese Garden, or check out an event or a game at Edgar Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 7 min drive
  • Grand Casino - 16 min drive
  • The Octagon - 16 min drive
  • University of Otago - 17 min drive
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 17 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blackstone Cafe & Bar - 13 min drive
  • Village Green Cafe & Bar - 10 min drive
  • Aurora Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Turkish Kitchen - 13 min drive
  • Nellies Bar & Grill - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in School by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay in School by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in School by the Sea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay in School by the Sea located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Brighton Beach, Tunnel Beach, and St. Clair Golf Club. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Seriously Twisted are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Lovely property and Nicky is very helpful and easy to communicate with. Tennis court is great place for kids to play on scooters. Easy walk to the beach. Property is fenced and at the end of a quiet street.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing old school accomodation
Nicky was super friendly and welcoming. We love outdoor aread with lots of activities to do. The set up is very welcoming for Young families with spacious rooms. Nicky let us change set up of single beds so kids could all sleep together. We would definitely recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice idea being in a repurposed school.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete G., Mount Maunganui

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay
This is an awesome place to stay. And I didn’t even get the strap from the headmaster 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The old schoolyard
Nostalgic, comfortable, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David and Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owners great
Great accommodation
Stayed 48 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication from Nicky. Prefect retreat for the whole family. Lotsa activities for every
Good value, clean and tidy, with a great rural location only 15 minutes to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

joata s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
An amazing host is Nicky and Mike. Spotless place very comfy!!!!
Stayed 63 nights in Apr 2019