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Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable

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Lounge with garden and street view
lounge
bedroom2 with desk& chair
bedroom3
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunedin
  • University of Otago
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom one

1 Queen Bed

bedroom three

2 Single Beds

bedroom two

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Two Separate Toilets

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable

You will find full of trees, flowers and sorts of birds in this spacious garden house. Clean, warm, comfortable home in Maori Hill, a rich area of Dunedin, well known for its safe, quiet, beautiful environment and handy location. This big, well-maintained old home consists of three bedrooms, one bathroom, two seperate toilets, full laundry, kitchen/dinning room and a separate lounge . The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances and tableware. Two heat pumps and wood burners. It has a huge Rhododendron front garden, with the sounds of different native birds.Amazing place located so close to the city center but so peaceful and beautiful! Extremely quiet street to wake up to the birds singing in the morning!

Spacious rooms, warm and sunny with comfortable beds;
Main pressure gas hot water;
Two separate toilets, two hand-basins, no concerns about morning rushes ;
Well equipped kitchen, easy to prepare your meals;
Huge front garden and a backyard, plenty of spaces for the energetic children to explore.

Property manager

Helen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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

Dunedin

Located in Maori Hill, a neighbourhood in Dunedin, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Olveston and Dunedin Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Otago Golf Club and Speight's Brewery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Forsyth Barr Stadium or Edgar Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dunedin

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Regent Night 'n Day Foodstore - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Precinct Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Albany - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable located?

Located in Maori Hill, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bush Creek Trail and University of Otago. Olveston and Otago Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Coralie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cosy,warm home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SIMONE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The kitchen decor was a tad dated, but this house is so perfectly stocked and set up for a stay. Shower was lovely, everything provided, well stocked kitchen utensils etc. Just bring yourselves. It was cold while we visited Dunedin but the heat pumps warmed the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and tidy
The beds were comfortable and the house is very clean and tidy. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

swati p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful 100yr old heritage home
Beautiful, spacious, well maintained, clean and well resourced house. Bedsheets and beds were so clean and comfortable. Kitchen had all basics like all the cutlery, salt, sugar, tea, coffee, some sauces, dishwasher, fridge, oven, micro, washing machine, dryer, 2 separate toilets and a separate bathroom with hair dryer, shampoo, body wash, towels, house had provision of heaters and electric blankets. Shower had nice hot water available all the time due to gas powered. The best part is that the owner lives right in top so available for anything needed. Just that the car needs to be parked on the road and a slight 40sec walk up the ramp to the house which isn't hard but just good to know.. the flood lights or outside lights could have a censor in case of walking in the night. Helen was lovely. We stayed for 8 nights and 9 days. My son had a great time playing and watching TV in the spacious house. We would love to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend accommodation for Uni Move In Weekend 2025
Good location and house has everything you need. Clean and tidy. On street parking only and steep path and stairs to front door which while okay for our group might not be suitable for everyone. Generally a quiet area - unfortunately the three nights we were there someone close by had very loud music blasting until the early hours which wasn't ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation week
The house suited the family who were visiting for Graduation in Dunedin. It's quiet and comfortable. A trip back in time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Great place to stay when visiting Dunedin. Very close to the city but quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albertus V., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay at Maori Hill
The house is nestled in a beautiful, tranquil garden. The house itself has stunning printed high ceilings and had everything we needed to make our stay memorable. I would recommend letting guests know beforehand there's no off-street parking and the walk up to the house is on quite a steep incline making it quite difficult for people with disabilities or the aged. All taken into consideration we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Event in Dunedin
I booked for 6 of us to stay at this home but in the end only 3 of the 6 adults were able to stay through to illness and bereavement. The home was nice and tidy with everything we needed. Having a disability, I wish on the listing that it had stated that there is a very steep path and several steps up to the house but I managed in the end, and used the back door which was easier access. It was a very quiet area and close to our venue, milk in the fridge would be helpful but we just made do as we were there for a very short time just to sleep and go. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Exactly as described, good communication, very clean, all around just right
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stu G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute ideal
Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely Location with awesome Bird Song - quiet street
TV has outdated vodaphone streaming box and is not a smart tv - great accommodation - house was cold, but lots of heating options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Lovely and clean. Very good shower, everything well labelled and easy to find. Once we warmed up the house it was most comfortable. Big house in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy
A nice place for a few days. It was cold when were there, but the heat pumps (2) worked well. And there’s an actual fireplace in the lounge and wood. The manager lives nearby - mostly a good thing 😊. Any queries easily addressed. We’d stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Terrific spot for exploring Dunedin and the southeastern area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Island break
Plenty of room at the property, very clean and comfortable. Very handy as 5 minutes drive to the CBD shops and restaurants. Helen is so accommodating and friendly. We had everything we needed for our break.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
The house was easy and clean, amazing water pressure in the shower. Warm and comfy beds. Will come again when in Dunedin thanks Helen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lynda K., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Located close to town in a green and leafy area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Helen

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I am Helen, my family has been living in Dunedin for over twenty years. I love Dunedin! I like walking, sewing, cross-stich, gardening and cleaning. Maybe my real love is in learning and teaching, since I really enjoy finding myself in progress or somebody else improved with my help. I am a follower of Jesus, and this is the most important part of my life. I have changed a lot since I became a christian in 1998, not even myself could ever imagine . I was always the top student in primary school, high school and university---but knowing nothing about babies before I was 26 and had my first baby, never cooked a meal until my first daughter was 12 years old. Not because I was so rich that I did not need to do these chores, only because I thought I did not have the ability to do these. Before I often ashamed of myself ---being a mom, yet could not even cook or drive. Now I changed, I look after four children( our three kids, and one Japanese girl), and also do the Air B&B cleaning myself. A change that beyond my imagination, a change that my husband and my children can feel, and I noticed myself too. I become more peaceful, more joyful, more rational, and more relax. All these changes because I know, there is the God. He loves me, He cares me, and He has the power to change me. In the past, I was so easy to get stressed and worried, but not now. When I am troubled by something, I often remind myself to ask help from God, stop worrying and hand the burden over to God. Believe me, it's a long journey, but it really worth it! If you are someone who want to change, why not give God a chance? It's free, and you won't be disappointed I am sure. By the way, I am good at maths and logic. I graduated from computer-science, but I don't like computers :( . Please do not ask me any questions about computer, I often need my kids' help when my computer or cell phone goes wrong. Thanks for taking time to read my personal stories.
Best Regards Helen

Why they chose this property

The house built in 1924 with beautiful ceilings, Rimu floorings and generous space for everyone. Very sunny spot with oil heaters in every room to ensure the warmth in cold days. Well equiped kitchen for cooking.

It has two big gardens: the front one is amazing with so many flower trees and flower bushes.

Best location in Maori Hill, 20min walk to city centre, hospitals, Dunedin top schools and university. Also many beautiful walks and famous gardens around.

Because the house is beside the native forest(town belt), you can see lots of native birds and hear different beautiful birdsongs, like wood pigeons, Tui, fantails etc. Must have a short walk along Queen Drive so you can be immersed in the native trees and have a wonderful view to the harbour and Peninsula.

Extremely quiet street, since people normally walk to everywhere instead of driving. Pure fresh air all day long. People are very friendly here.

Getting around:
There is a bus stop two minutes walk away to university and downtown.
There are plenty of parking space in front of the house along the street. The street is very quiet and safe, very few traffic.

What makes this property unique

We live next door so can easily come over to help if needed.

Languages:

English