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Salt Manor - Spacious with access to St Clair Beach and the Esplanade

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunedin, Otago
  • St. Clair Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Salt Cod Room

1 Queen Bed

The Helm

1 Queen Bed

The Marlin Room

1 Queen Bed

The Stern

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

The Backwash

Toilet

The Head

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Salt Manor - Spacious with access to St Clair Beach and the Esplanade

St Clair is one of the premium locations of Dunedin, loved for a relaxed atmosphere, wonderful cafes and dining & surfing. This historic double-storey, kauri villa has a track over the sand dunes to St Clair Beach. The property is fully alarmed for your safety.

The space
The property has level access with off street parking for two large vehicles.

The historic villa is expansive!

All furnishings are new and of the highest quality, specifically curated for a luxurious short-stay experience, chosen for the ultimate St Clair indulgent experience.

With flat access and a short stroll to the Esplanade, the location is premium for the young, and the young at heart.

Ground Level

Formal lounge offers new leather furnishings, 55” smart TV and free wifi throughout the property. Large farmhouse kitchen includes fresh ground coffee as well as a coffee pod machine. There is a separate dining area and butler’s pantry, gas hob and electric oven.

A separate room is provided with a piano, a Narnia wardrobe and has access to a secondary, grassed play area.

Primary outdoor entertainment area includes the access to the beach, alongside a table with four upright chairs and two cape cod chairs. For the cooler months a gas heater is available for use outside.

The first of the four large bedrooms is located on the ground floor. All bedrooms host new queen beds and mattresses of high quality. Duvets are 100% feather, with feather additional blankets. Each room also has panel heating.

Upper Level

Three large bedrooms with Queen beds, bathed in all day sun with views across the city.

A spa bath with shower above is ideal for relaxing after a busy day, a large meal or a day surfing.

Note that this is an historic villa and its upkeep is ongoing. We acknowledge that some small aspects are a little unfinished. For example, we are waiting for an architect to fashion a new architrave for the skirting board in the front bedroom.

Property manager

Tanya
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
No parties to be held on the property. Additional visitors to the property are to be consented and permitted by the host prior to their arrival

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dunedin

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in St. Clair, a neighbourhood in Dunedin. Natures Wonders Naturally and Orokonui Ecosanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ocean Beach Railway and Dunedin Chinese Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Edgar Centre or Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Dunedin, Otago

What's nearby

  • St. Clair Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edgar Centre - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Octagon - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Otago - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 11 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tunnel Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Kensington - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Manor - Spacious with access to St Clair Beach and the Esplanade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Salt Manor - Spacious with access to St Clair Beach and the Esplanade?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salt Manor - Spacious with access to St Clair Beach and the Esplanade?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salt Manor - Spacious with access to St Clair Beach and the Esplanade located?

Located in St. Clair, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Clair Beach, Ocean Beach Railway and Kew Park Dog Exercise Area. St. Clair Golf Club and Chisholm Park Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great conformable stay with great location
Great place, plenty of space in its 4 double rooms and great living room with good TV entertainment And good outdoor area.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shelagh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old property - fabulous location
We loved the old features in this property, particularly the fireplaces & wooden floors. Oven gloves & more plates & bowls would be great additions to the kitchen. Fabulous location - we enjoyed exploring the beach and nearby, The Long Dog café at the outdoor pool was a favourite spot to chill & watch the surfers. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
House is in a great spot. Nice old villa.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property!
Was exactly as described and a great home to spread out with our teenagers. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in Dunedin
Lovely house for group of adults. Very comfortable beds , well equipped kitchen and amazing architecture.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Lovely house in a great location near St Clair beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
Lovely big home with spacious rooms. Warm and lovely woofing ceilings
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
November stay
We were very excited about this place because it has so much more charm and character than most short term rentals. The property manager is very responsive and definitely has the best intentions. To me, it looks like a house that as described is undergoing a restoration however there is no actual work going on and that did not bother us at all. So on to the positives. The house is spacious. The owners have put in terrific floor to ceiling curtains that block out light. It is right behind the dunes. Unfortunately, this house suffers, I think, from owners not being nearby and maybe not having a property manager. The whole house needs a deep clean. Batteries dead, supplies missing. Many of the dishes were dirty as were pots. Common things were missing as well. There is no real path to the beach. You have to scale a fence and as the path is overgrown, climb through weeds up to the dune. It’s not impossible but not safe either as some of us fell trying to scale the fence. There is the “backwash” bathroom which is advertised as part of the 1 1/2 bath but there is really no practical way to get to it as it is outside the house in a separate locked room that has no handle or rope to close the door. The two fence gates to get into the yard and therefore house, both have broken latches. There are two heater/cooler units but one of them had dead batteries. There is sleeping for 8 and yet only 4 chairs in the kitchen. Many of these could be fixed in a weekend or with a bit more love.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tanya

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests