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Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Room options

2 Bedroom Underground Home (Dinky Di's Dugout) | Terrace/patio

Di's Dugouts

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Parking included
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
The price is AU$401
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Coober Pedy, SA

What's nearby

  • Coober Pedy Park - 5 min drive
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 6 min drive
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 8 min drive
  • Old Timers Mine - 9 min drive
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opal Inn Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Outback Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Umbertos - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly

Relax and make yourself comfortable in this wonderfully carved underground home. In the desert heat, enjoy the coolness and constant temperature that underground living offers. Walk straight in from the yard and covered verandah to enjoy the open space and comfort of this unique home.
You might even spot traces of opal in the wall or find some opals in the yard where the old miners cleaned their finds.
The apartment is equipped with all you need to have a luxury family holiday or friend's get-away without breaking the bank. Cook your own meals and enjoy dining in unique romantic setting. Coffee and tea is provided. If you prefer outdoor cooking, have a BBQ and relax in the privacy of the fenced verandah.
Stay cool inside and relax watching TV, DVD, playing games or streaming music and movies using the in house Wi-Fi.
Both bedrooms have a queen size bed and single bed in the room recess.They are spacious, very quiet and cool.
All beds have quality orthopedic mattresses with luxury bedding and 1000 thread count linen.
Bedrooms also have comfy retro chairs and a coffee table for you to enjoy a private chat or drink with someone, or to get away from the living room if you need to work on your laptop.

We welcome most pets to stay, but please query with us before your booking if your pet is permitted to stay. Please bring the pet's own bed/bedding as we do not allow the pets on beds or furniture.
The apartment is only a 5 minute drive to centre of town and 25 minutes drive to the famous
Breakaways.

Upon confirmation of you payment, please contact us if you would like a detailed plan of how to get there, we can even provide you with drone footage of the roads and turn offs.

Th property manager lives near by and will be able to assist you in the case that you need help or have any queries.

Enjoy your stay :)

Property manager

Eva Haisova

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Undergound Gem Apartment Unique Experience Spacious pet Friendly
Undergound Gem Unique Experience Spacious pet Friendly
Undergound Gem Apartment Unique Experience Spacious pet Friendly
Undergound Gem Apartment Unique Experience Spacious pet Friendly
Undergound Gem Unique Experience Spacious pet Friendly
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Frequently asked questions

Is Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Coober Pedy apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Water Conservation Reserve and Serbian Orthodox Church. Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and Coober Pedy Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Dean was superfriendly and gave us a wonderful introduction/welcome. Will definitely stay there again when we visit Coober Pedy in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long Term Stay
-Very roomy ... four men lived comfortably for over five weeks with no problems. -Location is good ... very close to town and the Stewart Highway. Far enough to be very peaceful and quiet yet only a few minutes away from anything. Special note: the view of the valley and the stars was impressive! -Dean, the owner, keeps the property bright and green. I was all over Coober Pedy and Dean's place was the greenest in the area with lots of plants that he regularly cares for. The front entry was is a very nice and cool place to relax because of all the plants he has growing there. -Facility very clean, neat and orderly. Dean, cleaned up regularly and made sure we always had clean sheets on the beds and plenty of clean towels. He also kept us well-stocked with coffee! All of this was not an easy task keeping up with the four of us! -Dean is also an opal miner and freely shared many interesting stories. He also taught a few of us how to find opals and directed us to areas rarely traveled by tourist. He even provided some small tools to help collect opals. One of us harvested quite a few opals and cool looking specimens all were "potch" and not worth anything, but he had plenty of fun doing it! -Dean also provided an excellent history of Coober Pedy and where to go and where not to go, who to trust and those we should not trust. He was spot-on with everything. -All in all, the "Hidden Gem" was an interesting once-in-a-lifetime experience in itself ...
Stayed 33 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun underground home
Grest stay to get a taste of underground living. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dean’s the man!! Awesome place, everything you need and Dean was extremely helpful with providing info, could even be a tour guide!!! Cheers Dean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!! Dean really looked after us.
Fantastic!!! Dean really looked after us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dugout stay
We loved our stay at Coober Pedy. It was great to experience what it was like to stay in a dugout. Dean was super helpful on the local sites and overall Cooper Pedy information. The dugout was clean & spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is spacious, clean and has amenities more than we need. Undercover parking is also available. The host is courteous and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P., Mount Waverley Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
Our stay was fantastic we enjoy every minute from the moment we have been welcome by Dean (very lovely man). The location - you couldn't ask for better, you did watch sunset from the property having glass of wine you couldn't ask for any more. Eva/Dean, thanks for your hospitality we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob K., Edinburgh North

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique accommodation
The Underground Gem is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plenty of room and is located away from the main township. The host was very informative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not in town, so very quiet. Very clean with good amenities. Dean was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it
We had the most amazing time in this house. The house was spotless and all the amenities we needed for a comfy stay. Dean, the manager, was a wonderful host - full of advice and very friendly. But the most amazing part of the house is Dean's beautiful garden. After a big day with three kids in the dirt returning to this oasis under the verandah was perfect. We strongly recommend this house to anyone looking for a safe, clean and lovely place in Coober Pedy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juergen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed for two nights and couldn't have wished for a better place than the "Gem". Friendly & helpful. Great location living amongst the locals. Safe. Tidy and spaceful home. I'd recommend for anyone wishing to visit Coober Pedy to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
A very unique experience. Dean couldn’t have been more hopeful!

10/10 Excellent

sally o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underground Gem is worth 6 stars!
I don't often write reviews, but this outstanding accommodation definitely warrants it! Located a peaceful distance from the main street, the HUGE underground apartment is beautifully appointed and absolutely spotlessly clean. And my 8yo and 10yo LOVED it! Dean, the manager, was very warm and welcoming, and provided us with some great advice about where to go in Coober Pedy. Eva the host is delightful and incredibly helpful. It is such a beautiful and relaxing space to come home to after exploring the hot and dusty CP. I really can't speak highly enough of it. Book it now, if it's available. If it's not, change your travel dates!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, clean and quiet
Absolutely loved our stay at the ‘underground Gem’. Dean was very clear on how to preserve our warmth and made sure we were comfortable. Our dogs were so relaxed. Highly recommend the underground gem.

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Awesome
Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome; fun & interesting place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Great, spacious accommodation
We had a great stay at this property. Plenty of space for a family (including our dog) - the property is very well maintained and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Great alternative to Hotel accommodation.
Really enjoyed this place. A little out of the way but felt very safe and only a short drive from town. Much more comfortable then a small hotel room and our host Luki was more than happy to share some local insight and tips that made our short trip very enjoyable. In fact my son following Luki’s Advice now has a small handful of opals secured from just outside the house. Also free access to fast wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

The place to stay in Coober Pedy!
We stayed overnight on our way up to the NT and wish we could have stayed longer! Was a beautiful, clean and spacious spot with everything you need and more. Very impressive!! Will definitely stay again next time we are in Coober Pedy and have already recommended to anyone we've talked to since who's heading that way. Had a fantastic time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Great place to stay and pet friendly
Why would you stay in a small hotel room when for the same price you get a huge underground hut. Great place to stay, we even had our kelpie puppy with us and she loved it. Nice sunset walk with great views over looking Coober Pedy. Close to town. Owners are friendly and very welcoming. Will definitely stay again next time we travel through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018