Entire home·Private host

Stay in School by the Sea

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Exterior
Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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 transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Office

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

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Dunedin Area, Dunedin

What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 7 min drive
  • Grand Casino - 16 min drive
  • The Octagon - 16 min drive
  • University of Otago - 17 min drive
  • St. Clair Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Green Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Turkish Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brighton Beach Cafe - ‬3 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay in School by the Sea located?

Located in Ocean View, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Meremere Reserve, Ocean View Domain and Ocean View Beach Playground and Park. Brighton Domain is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Stay in School by the Sea Reviews

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" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

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