Possums' End

Entire home in Dunedin, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Shaun And Helen
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Wildlife conservation focused accommodation, set in 20 hectares of rewilding native bush, with spectacular views over Otago Harbour. Fully self contained, comfortable and private. 1km from Portobello and close to all of the Otago Peninsula's major attractions.

The space
The name says it all. We have spent a good deal of time and resources over the past 10 years rewilding 20Ha of land by removing introduced and highly destructive possums – and other exotic pests - and are now enjoying the resulting regeneration of the native bush and the welcome return of many of our native birds and animals.

If you have an interest in the conservation of New Zealand's natural biodiversity and the concepts of rewilding, then Possums' End is the place to stay.

At night, weather permitting, we have dark skies that make for outstanding sky watching. Amazing views of the milky way can be seen and the Aurora Australis - the Southern Lights - may put in an appearance. To the naked eye the aurora is often seen as an eerie glow, but with a correctly set DSLR camera beautiful pictures can be taken - see some examples in our gallery taken at Hoopers Inlet, just a kilometer from Possums' End. We have developed an Aurora view point for the use of guests.

Possums' End accommodation is a fully self contained single bedroom homestay adjacent to the owner's own house, backing on to regenerating bush.

The lounge/diner/kitchenette has stunning views across Otago Harbour and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. The kitchenette is well appointed with a dual hob, microwave and ample crockery and cutlery.

A generous bedroom with a queen sized bed leads to an en-suite with underfloor heating and a shower over a large relaxing bath.

The utility room has an automatic top loading washing machine and an area to hang wet clothing.

A small private outside area allows for al-fresco dining with views over Otago Harbour surrounded by bush and native birdlife.

Guest access
Possums' End is set on 20 hectares of regenerating bush. Guests are welcome to follow the marked track behind Possums' End to the top of the hill. This gives fantastic views over Otago Harbour and the Peninsula. The track is steep and slippery in places, guests take it at their own risk.

Other things to note
Centrally located on the Otago Peninsula with its albatross, seals, sea-lions and penguins. Portobello has a restaurant, a pub, a cafe and a small store.

Bus stop 1km away in Portobello.

Fuel is available 1km from Possums' End, by card only.

Possums' End is a 25 minute drive from Dunedin. Portobello is 1km. The Albatross Colony is a 20 minute drive further along the Peninsula. Larnach's Castle is a 20 minute drive away.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Garden view
Harbor view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 271 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Guests love to take the private walk to our hilltop, where they enjoy magnificent views of the Otago Peninsula, Otago Harbour and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Meet your host

Superhost
271 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Speaks English
Kia ora. We are a retired couple working hard to rewild our small piece of land for the benefit of future generations. We have travelled extensively and consider ourselves fortunate to have now settled in a beautiful and peaceful part of the world with family and friends closeby. Possums' End homestay helps fund our rewilding and to meet interesting people from around the world.

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Heights without rails or protection