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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Stay in School by the Sea is situated in Dunedin. 17 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 17 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, the property provides a garden and a tennis court. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. For guests with children, the apartment features an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Stay in School by the Sea has an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area. Otago Museum is 18 km from the accommodation, while Forsyth Barr Stadium is 18 km from the property. Dunedin Airport is 17 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
High score for Dunedin
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michel
    France France
    a very welcoming and caring host. A well-kept and well-located establishment
  • Pam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the llamas and sheep and the old artefacts from school days
  • Jenna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved to see Aspen waiting at the door for some cuddles. So much room and games for the kids to explore. We will definitely be back again.
  • Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic location close to the beach and a lovely unique stay. Host was informative throughout which made the stay hassle free
  • Katrina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location near to the ocean . Very friendly host
  • Oliver
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The spacious accommodation with a range of family friendly boardgames, books and sports equipment - it felt like we were coming home each evening after a day of site seeing. The cooking facilities were excellent with lots of lovley extras such as...
  • S
    Salu
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fabulous semi-rural coastal location, kids LOVED the tennis court, facilities and being so close to the beach.
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to find and great to meet the owner’s, friendly and positive people. Loved the location, not too far from the city, ideal in size and facilities for us, close to the sea in a quiet little street, the sound of the ocean and the rural aspect...
  • Liz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved that this place was so comfy and we had plenty of space. The best place for animals and kids we want to stay again on our next holiday in dunedin.
  • Trudie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful spot close to the beach you can hear the waves. Perfect for a family. Our kids loved playing tennis and basketball in the backyard. Beds were very comfortable!

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.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
In 2008, Ocean View School closed for the last time with a roll of some 16 students. In April 2010, we became the lucky new custodians of this unique property, purchasing the old school on 5 acres. Michael, a cabinet maker, designer, builder, gained a large workshop, and myself a space to offer accommodation while we raised our young family. We opened for business as a Backpackers in December that year, a business I was experienced in and familiar with. We evolved to become ‘Apartment Style’ accommodation and fast forward 14 years, and many happy memories have been made with our children, family, and guests. The property is fully fenced, with a small herd of pet sheep and alpaca’s. In the office end of the school, the apartment is completely self contained and private for you, whilst the yard remains a shared space with our family, with asphalted areas for chalk art, scootering and an older tennis court. Abundant bird life thrives here - Tui, Korimako, Tauhou, Piwakawaka, and Kereru. I hope to one day entice NZ’s native owl, the Ruru, to nest at our property.
Our family live on-site. We are a busy family with older teenagers, and both Michael and I work outside of the accommodation business. We ask all of our guests to make themselves at home and please excuse us if you do not see us during your stay. You will, however, likely meet our friendly family pets, Molly the black and white cat, and Aspen, our Golden Labrador Retriever.
We live at the top end of a quiet cul-de-sac, and a 5 minute walk to our pristine white sand beach, Ocean View. 2km south you will find the Brighton Convenience Store, Brighton Beach Cafe and our local Brighton Surf Life Saving Club at Brighton Beach. This is the only safe swimming option for everyone, unless you are a seasoned surfer / body boarder, with patrolled Surf Lifesaving from Labour Weekend until Easter Weekend.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Stay in School by the Sea
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Good free WiFi 31 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
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 allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Stay in School by the Sea

  • Stay in School by the Sea has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Stay in School by the Sea can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Stay in School by the Sea is 8.7 miles from the centre of Dunedin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Stay in School by the Sea is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Stay in School by the Sea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Stay in School by the Sea on this page.

  • Yes, Stay in School by the Sea is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Stay in School by the Sea offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Badminton equipment
    • Beach
    • Tennis equipment