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

Vacation home near University of Otago in Dunedin

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Dunedin
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Dunedin

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Maori Hill vacation home, you'll find University of Otago and Bush Creek Trail. Also, Olveston is within half a mile (1 km) and Otago Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Otago Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Octagon - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Good Earth Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪RE:BURGER - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Safe
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn off all the heaters
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Vrbo Property
都市鸟语Maori Hill Dunedin
Spacious Charater home Maori Hill
都市鸟语Maori Hill Private vacation home
都市鸟语Maori Hill Private vacation home Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.1 mi (32-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $142, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable to the beach?

This vacation home is 4 mi (17-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 4.9 mi (10-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Grand Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious & Lively @Maori Hill--Trees, flowers & birds, Cosy and Comfortable to downtown Dunedin?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Dunedin.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay in Dunedin in Maori Hill. A large house with lots of room and well heated - we had some chilly days. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was as promised nice and clean. Good instructions, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept property, awesome fire! Comfortable bed and living area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious, with large bedrooms and a fully appointed kitchen. It was unseasonably cold when we were there mid-January, but the two heat pumps and three oil column heaters provided were very effective.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well appointed, and warm
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to rest while exploring Dunedin!

This was a lovely house and a beautiful neighborhood that made a great home base exploring Dunedin for a few days. Lots of room for us and our two kids to spread out and relax at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No problems were only there overnight so our stay was short Heaters were on when we arrived
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stu G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute ideal

Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albertus V.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynda K.

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