The little Villa on Ainslee is a great place for a couple or a family with older children.
We prefer to cook rather than eat out and the kitchen was well-stocked with both pantry staples and tools. The collection of books and DVDs provided a welcome distraction during downtime and we thoroughly enjoyed reading or watching movies in front of the toasty fireplace. The whole house has a calming, chill vibe and felt like a country retreat after a day in crowds- despite being just a few minutes' drive from downtown Dunedin. The bus stop is less than half a block away and the bus takes you right downtown and all the way to the beach if you want!
Nadine and Jake were amazing hosts even before we arrived. We arrived late in the evening but the fire had been started and there was milk for tea waiting for us. Nadine knew that we were planning on busing around town and even dug up an old bus pass for us to load money on and use (saves you money! highly recommended!). Periodically during the trip Nadine would drop us a note to check in or suggest things to do which was much appreciated. A minor faucet leak and fussy light bulb was fixed quickly and Jake was efficient and friendly when he stopped by. To top it all off, Nadine offered us a ride to the airport- way above and beyond! We didn't take advantage of her offer this time, but will in the future because we plan on staying at the Villa on Ainslee again!