Nadine’s place is great, and we felt at home there right away. It’s a beautiful house, extremely well designed, furnished, and cared for. It is a pleasure to spend time in. The living room is comfortable and super cozy, with the wood stove creating a lovely warm vibe (we were there in Autumn). The dining room is nice, and the bedroom and bed were very comfortable. The house is very quiet, even though it’s a fairly short walk to a dairy (5 minutes), restaurants (15ish minutes), a grocery store, and the botanical gardens (20ish minutes each), and then into Dunedin center from there. There is also a bus stop a block away with buses every 15 minutes, so it’s easy to get wherever you need to go.
The kitchen was a real highlight as well, with some of the best cooking equipment we’ve ever seen in an airbnb. The oven and hob are top-notch, and the pots and pans were immaculate (we especially loved the cast iron pan, which was in perfect condition). There’s also plenty of counter space and a dishwasher, so cooking was a treat.
The outdoor space is also fantastic - a really nice granite table on the wooden deck, and lovely garden areas with the sound of a creek off to the back. Bellbirds, Tuis, and other feathered friends abound. Off the deck is a laundry area with a nice new washer/drier, and also a covered area that is well-stocked with wood for the stove.
The spare room with a desk was a nice bonus, although we only used it a little. The bathroom was large, with both a tub and a great shower. In general everything is extremely well set up, with little details that you rarely find in an airbnb (coathooks, great curtains, hooks in the shower, hand lotion, books and dvds, an umbrella etc). It’s clear that Nadine and Jake have put a ton of time, thought, and effort into making a great home to spend time in. They were also very nice and helpful, with quick responses and useful advice.
We really enjoyed our trip to Dunedin and our stay in Nadine’s place. We would love to come back if we get the opportunity.