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Stay in School by the Sea

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A wooden deck with a bench, surrounded by potted plants and a birch tree.
A view through a door with a 'Welcome to View' sign, a chalkboard with a list of activities, and a potted plant on the floor.
A reception area with a leather couch, a coffee table, and a wall displaying various items.
A field of tall grasses with the sun shining through them.
A residential house with a large tree in the front yard, a patio area, and a garage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the ocean, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 hot tub. Enjoy adventure activities such as windsurfing, hiking, and fishing nearby. The property offers a patio for outdoor enjoyment and access to golf nearby. Explore attractions like Meremere Reserve and Ocean View Domain.

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Dunedin Area, Dunedin
  • Place, Meremere Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Domain
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach Playground and Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1-The Principal's Office

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2 - Formerly The Main Office

4 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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);

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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

Property Registration Number 104-717-101
Property # 20029266
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dunedin

Located in Ocean View, a neighbourhood in Dunedin, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Dunedin Town Hall and Regent Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Orokonui Ecosanctuary and Meremere Reserve. Wal's Plant Land and Ocean Beach Railway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Dunedin Area, Dunedin

What's nearby

  • Meremere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean View Domain - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean View Beach Playground and Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Octagon - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • University of Otago - 24 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Green Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mosgiel Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spelt - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in School by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay in School by the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

About the host

Hosted by Nicky O’Brien

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My name is Nicky. Before purchasing the school, my Canadian husband and I had moved our life back to NZ in 2006 to be closer to my mum. Unfortunately my mum passed away just 5 days after I flew in to NZ with our then 10 month old daughter and as we loved mountains and outdoor mountain sports, we decided to head further south to Dunedin, where there was a university and small city, not too far from the playgrounds of the southern alps.

We have not looked back and have been incredibly busy raising our 2 children now aged 12 and 14 and slowly renovating the old school into a home. Mike is a fine furniture maker, designer and master builder. He works out of the south end of the school. We live in the 3 classrooms between his workshop and the old office end of the school, which is what we converted into accommodation for me to run and manage and afford me to work the hours that suited a busy mum.

Fast forward 9 years and we still love this incredible peaceful location. The beach, as per my description on the listing is absolutely second to none. We recently added Aspen, a golden Labrador to our family and I now make time each day to go for a run or walk along it. The last walk was in a storm and we took 2.5 hours to tire and make our way home. You can get lost at the beach here and it grounds me every time I visit it, and reminds me of all that matters and just how grateful I should be.

I love opening our apartment to people from around the world and New Zealand. It is an honour to be able to give the school new life and share it with you soon in beautiful, Ocean View!

Why they chose this property

We were lucky. Right place, right time and it suited our skill set and gave me a platform for hospitality and Mike a wonderful workshop. We had purchased in the next neighbourhood, called Brighton, however, whilst attending play centre with our children the real estate sign appeared on the old school frontage. It felt meant to be, even though we had a home to sell. We dropped in price on our home to get sold and gained in so many ways! So lucky! So grateful!

What makes this property unique

A short walk to the long white pristine beach called Ocean View. Paradise just 15 minutes to city! Clear your head, get back to what matter - you won’t be disappointed!

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