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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Cove Cabin in Dunedin offers a villa with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy sea views, a sun terrace, and a private garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The villa features air-conditioning, a hot tub, and a balcony. Additional amenities include a washing machine, streaming services, and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Convenient Location: Located 30 km from Dunedin Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Toitu Otago Settlers Museum (6 km) and Taieri Gorge Railway (6 km). Scuba diving opportunities are available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    • Beach


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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roberts-hokianga
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great place, good location was a over all a great place to stay
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    Great communication with the host. Very easy check-in process. Everything you need for a little getaway.
  • Karlee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An amazing spot to relax. Immaculately clean and everything has been thought of.The outdoor bath is a total highlight.
  • Iyla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely beautiful location, quiet and felt so peaceful
  • Hendrik
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful place with a nice view, away from the busy town life. Very comfortable. Chris & Catherine were very accommodating & responsive.
  • Carmen
    Australia Australia
    This place ticks all the boxes. We'll appointed, cozy and warm. Very nice touches like extra blankets, plush bathrobes and a well stocked pantry
  • Ellis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, the bath was fantastic. Communication with host was fantastic. Highly recommend.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Stunning cabin with gorgeous water views. It had everything you would need for a relaxing stay. Loved the collection of books the owners provided - we loved reading the sweet had written notes inside, it gave a little glimpse into the owners and...
  • Xuan
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The best accommodation in my trip of New Zealand. Facilities are new and clean, very comfortable with good view. My kids also enjoy climbing the ladder to the bed on the loft. Kitchen contains almost everything that you need. I would rather live...
  • Christiaan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    New, neat and clean and very well equipped. Magnificent views of the lake.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Catherine

9.9
Host review score
Catherine
Relax and unwind in luxury. Nestled within a native bush setting, giving way to sweeping harbour views, is a compact yet spacious 2 bedroom home with fully equipped kitchen + laundry and decks to enjoy the ocean vista’s deluxe two person stone bath perfectly positioned for complete privacy, the harbour night lights, sunrise or sunset in the company of fantails that dance around the tree canopy. This multi-sensory experience connects with nature and offers the perfect balance to rest and restore. The main bedroom has its own deck, a beautiful spot to sit and enjoy the expansive and ever changing harbour vistas. The mezzanine floor can serve as a small bedroom for extra guests. PLEASE NOTE this space is for people who can easily climb a ladder and walk through a smaller than normal entrance way and children would need to be competent at climbing. Adults can stand upright at the highest point. The rear of the property is full of mature trees and at the top of a lighted stairway lies your Cove Cabin Bath Experience. A deluxe, two person stone bath providing wonderful evening and morning bathing in complete privacy. PLEASE NOTE there are a number of steps up to the house from the driveway and a number of steps up to the outdoor bath. The popular Dunedin cycle/walkway is right at the bottom of your driveway, so if you want to rent bikes this is a stunning loop track right around the harbour with great cafes and pubs to stop at along the way. You are only 10 minutes’ drive from many amazing coastal walks and surf beaches, the city delights and in 25 minutes ,at the tip of the Peninsula, you will find the world-renown Royal Albatross Colony – well worth a trip especially in breeding season. The Cove Cabin is a special place to refresh and renew, a world away yet so close to all Dunedin has to offer. So if you decide you’d like to come and stay we look forward to welcoming you.
My husband Chris and I have lived in Dunedin for five years, a big-little city with lots of hidden gems that we are still exploring; from walking tracks and beaches, cafes and restaurants, architecture and art, people and fashion. We are parents of four children, and between their families another four grandchildren. The Cove Cabin has been our primary residence and what we loved most about this place was it’s close proximity to the city and all the amazing things you can do and see in Dunedin, but you still felt like you were on a holiday retreat every time you came home. The views, the birdsong and the immediate stillness amidst the far off city hum, give you time to catch your breath and reset. All people are important to us and we are happy to share our local knowledge and provide you a space to unwind and really relax while away from home. So if you decide you’d like to come and stay we look forward to welcoming you. Till then happy holiday planning.
We are up a secluded driveway with three other homes that all face towards the harbour. The neighbourhood is very quiet and each home is private of each other. Everything is about 10 minutes drive away; Otago Museum, Settlers museum, Otago University recognised in the top 10 beautiful campuses worldwide. Main shopping precinct is also only 10 minutes away and so are the beautiful white sandy beaches of St Clair Beach with its restaurants and cafes, and Tomahawk Beach where you will often find Sealions. Tunnel Beach is only 15 minutes away. Closest supermarket is 5 minutes away.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.