Title: Amazing views! 5 mins to beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Amazing views! 5 mins to beach ## Photo gallery for Amazing views! 5 mins to beach ![Interior - Amazing views! 5 mins to beach (Dunedin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82951100/82951080/bb261e54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Amazing views! 5 mins to beach (Dunedin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82951100/82951080/7261d4bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Amazing views! 5 mins to beach (Dunedin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82951100/82951080/d8205f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Amazing views! 5 mins to beach (Dunedin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82951100/82951080/6d4a1bc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Amazing views! 5 mins to beach (Dunedin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82951100/82951080/6b0a2953.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Macandrew Bay, this newly renovated house offers a serene retreat with harbour views from the balcony and a peaceful private garden. Unwind in plush queen beds or enjoy the 5-minute walk to Macandrew Bay beach, while being just minutes away from Dunedin and its CBD. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Amazing views! 5 mins to beach Panoramic water and mountain views from this lovely, newly renovated house in Macandrew Bay on the Otago Peninsula. Brand new bathroom, kitchen, carpet, furnishings and plush beds. Just 10 minutes drive from Dunedin and 15 minutes to the CBD, you are close to the city but far enough away to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this lovely area. Macandrew Bay beach is a 5 minute walk away. There are new plush queen beds in 2 bedrooms and 1 single bedroom. There is a balcony to take in the beautiful harbour views and a private back garden with lots of birds. Parking for 2 cars. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Junior Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1377/89f8c510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin Dunedin City Centre - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Parking available 8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews CA $129 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Macandrew Bay, a neighborhood in Dunedin, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the beach. Silver Peaks Reserve and Allans Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Glenfalloch Woodland Garden and NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium. Ocean Beach Railway and Dunedin Chinese Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing views! 5 mins to beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim T. Nov 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Richelle was wonderful and very responsive and the place was so clean and dust free and really great to stay in. Oh and the view was excellent. ##### Kim T. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brooke P. May 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The location is beautiful We enjoyed sea views ##### Brooke P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah M. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Zealand adventure We had a fabulous stay! The property was perfect for our requirements, the owners were super friendly & super helpful! We would definitely stay again. ##### Deborah M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda M. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home, everything we needed. Spacious sun-drenched living area with gorgeous views ancross the bay and plenty of birdsong to listen to when the house is quiet. Warm and cosy and Richelle very accommodating with our request for an extra bed in the kids room. Highly recommend and would happily stay again. ##### Belinda M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay This was a very comfortable and cosy property to stay at. Fantastic views. Highly recommended. ##### Daniel H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke P. Dec 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage on the peninsula We stayed for 6 nights with our family and had a wonderful time. The home is cozy and comfortable, with an amazing view of the water. It is well located and easily accessible. There is also great walking/cycling paths nearby. We had the best time in Dunedin - until next time! ##### Brooke P. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn S. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House on the hill Roomy and clean. Perfect for all the family. Amazing views across the water. ##### Kathryn S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lisa e. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lisa House was exceptionally clean, beautiful views just being out of the city, great location. Host was lovely and had the house warm and lights on as we were arriving late ##### lisa e. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property, excellent vies. ##### Kelly C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paulette E., Dunedin, New Zealand May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Macandrew Bay getaway Great hosts, warm and tidy home. Thanks for a great stay ##### Paulette E. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florian S. Mar 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning views Me and the family enjoyed every minute. Would go back anytime. ##### Florian S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex W. Jun 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend visiting Dunedin for the first time. A very comfortable holiday home that was well equipped for a family stay. Great location for visiting the Albatross colony and only 15 minute drive into Dunedin. Would highly recommend this property to other families wanting a quiet get away that is close enough to local attractions. ##### Alex W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya C. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whānau weekend Great place that suited our needs. Communication was swift and easy ##### Tanya C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house, great host, fantastic views Richelle was a great host; the house was well prepared, including milk and coffee pods. She made sure the heating was on for our arrival which was quite nice! The views, as the title of the property says, are amazing, looking out over the bay. It's located in McAndrew Bay on the peninsula, and it's a quick drive back into Dunedin, or further down the peninsula to see the seals and sea lions. We truly enjoyed our stay! ##### Richard S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas H. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Es fehlte an nichts - Otago Peninsula Naturschönheit Gut eingerichtete Küche, scharfe Küchenmesser, Nescafé VERTUO Maschine. Elektroheizer, Balkon/Deck mit Tisch und Stühlen mit guter Sicht auf den Meeresarm. Nicht barrierefrei Treppe eine Etage hoch bis zu den Wohnräumen. Parkplätze. Großer Garten rückwärtig. Zum Duschen in die Wanne steigen. Aussicht durch StromKabel nicht fototauglich. Lieblingsstrände wie Allans Beach oder Sandfly Beach nahe.Victory Beach muss erwandert werden. Harington Point muss man auch besuchen. Restaurant 1908 zu empfehlen. Halten Sie Abstand zu den Sealions. Wir lieben die Halbinsel und dieses Haus ist ein schöner und ruhigerAusfangspunkt für viele Wanderungen rückwärtig. ##### Thomas H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisja v. Aug 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We really enjoyed staying in this beautiful house. It is newly renovated, beautifully furnished and have a wonderful view over the bay. We really enjoyed our stay here, the host is friendly and nice and the whole check-in and out process was easy. ##### Elisja v. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022