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 Dinky Di's Dugout

Lot 504 Thrower Close, 5723 Coober Pedy, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 92 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.6
Exceptional
93 reviews

Location was great. Was cool to be staying underground. Enjoyed reading the booklet left out by the host about the history of herself and the cottages,

Patrick Australia

A huge modern dugout with almost everything you need. It’s a good place to stay especially when the outside temperature is too high. As a big fan of tea, I do enjoy the tea they provided. I would love to stay longer if I have more time in Coober Pedy. Highly recommend this dugout to people who want to have a high quality underground accommodation experience.

Yin Hong Kong

Exceptionally clean. Comfortable and a few little treats for Xmas. Lovely stay as usual. Thanks Di

Jacqui Australia

Everything!! Was very comfortable and definitely a different (nice) experience to live in a dugout for a few days! There was nothing missed!

Jana Australia

very nicely furnished with absolutely everything we needed

Susan Australia

From the moment Di greeted us on arrival to the time we had to say goodbye the whole experience at Dinky Dis was amazing . She was so friendly and knowledgable .. and the accommodation was perfect , everything exceeded our expectations

Robyn Australia

The Dugout was excellent - really good fun and very well decked out. thanks!

Lloyd Australia

Di was a great host and she has presented the property very nice and clean and also had arranged Christmas gifts for our 3 boys, and we really enjoyed the stay.

Sandun77 Australia

The dugout house is so cute, it’s like being in a (hotter) Narnia! lovely and cool inside the house though. incredibly well equipped with decent coffee, washing machine, Netflix etc. Di seemed lovely.

Jane Australia

Absolutely delightful! wanted to stay a week! Di was a beautiful host and recommended all things local- would love to come back!!

Kate Australia
9.6
Exceptional
93 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location was great. Was cool to be staying underground. Enjoyed reading the booklet left out by the host about the history of herself and the cottages,”
    Patrick Patrick Australia Australia
  • “A huge modern dugout with almost everything you need. It’s a good place to stay especially when the outside temperature is too high. As a big fan of tea, I do enjoy the tea they provided.”
    Yin Yin Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “Exceptionally clean. Comfortable and a few little treats for Xmas. Lovely stay as usual. Thanks Di”
    Jacqui Jacqui Australia Australia
  • “Everything!! Was very comfortable and definitely a different (nice) experience to live in a dugout for a few days! There was nothing missed!”
    Jana Jana Australia Australia
  • “very nicely furnished with absolutely everything we needed”
    Susan Susan Australia Australia
  • “From the moment Di greeted us on arrival to the time we had to say goodbye the whole experience at Dinky Dis was amazing . She was so friendly and knowledgable ..”
    Robyn Robyn Australia Australia
  • “The Dugout was excellent - really good fun and very well decked out. thanks!”
    Lloyd Lloyd Australia Australia
  • “Di was a great host and she has presented the property very nice and clean and also had arranged Christmas gifts for our 3 boys, and we really enjoyed the stay.”
    Sandun77 Sandun77 Australia Australia
  • “The dugout house is so cute, it’s like being in a (hotter) Narnia! lovely and cool inside the house though. incredibly well equipped with decent coffee, washing machine, Netflix etc. Di seemed lovely.”
    Jane Jane Australia Australia
  • “Absolutely delightful! wanted to stay a week! Di was a beautiful host and recommended all things local- would love to come back!!”
    Kate Kate Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness 9.8
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location 9.4
  • Free WiFi9.1
High score for Coober Pedy
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2691 ft²
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BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free WiFi

Located in Coober Pedy, Dinky Di's Dugout is an underground holiday home featuring a barbecue. It provides plenty of free private parking for vehicles and caravans. WiFi is available free of charge.

The property offers the comforts of home and includes 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen facilities and linen. There is a dining area and a private bathroom with a shower.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Dinky Di's Dugout has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 24, 2017

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Free WiFi
Free parking

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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9.6
Exceptional · 93 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness 9.8
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location 9.4
  • Free WiFi9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patrick
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Location was great. Was cool to be staying underground. Enjoyed reading the booklet left out by the host about the history of herself and the cottages,”
  • Yin
    Hong KongHong Kong
    “A huge modern dugout with almost everything you need. It’s a good place to stay especially when the outside temperature is too high. As a big fan of tea, I do enjoy the tea they provided. I would love to stay longer if I have more time in Coober...”
  • Jacqui
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Exceptionally clean. Comfortable and a few little treats for Xmas. Lovely stay as usual. Thanks Di”
  • Jana
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Everything!! Was very comfortable and definitely a different (nice) experience to live in a dugout for a few days! There was nothing missed!”
  • Susan
    AustraliaAustralia
    “very nicely furnished with absolutely everything we needed”
  • R
    Robyn
    AustraliaAustralia
    “From the moment Di greeted us on arrival to the time we had to say goodbye the whole experience at Dinky Dis was amazing . She was so friendly and knowledgable .. and the accommodation was perfect , everything exceeded our expectations”
  • Lloyd
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The Dugout was excellent - really good fun and very well decked out. thanks!”
  • Sandun77
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Di was a great host and she has presented the property very nice and clean and also had arranged Christmas gifts for our 3 boys, and we really enjoyed the stay.”
  • Jane
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The dugout house is so cute, it’s like being in a (hotter) Narnia! lovely and cool inside the house though. incredibly well equipped with decent coffee, washing machine, Netflix etc. Di seemed lovely.”
  • Kate
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Absolutely delightful! wanted to stay a week! Di was a beautiful host and recommended all things local- would love to come back!!”

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Hosted by Di

9.9
Host Review Score
Di
Welcome to my delightful and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom underground home. Located in a safe and quiet area of town, it is clean and comfy and offers a lovely feel and atmosphere of home. This dugout is let as a whole home and is suitable for singles, couples travelling together, as well as families. It offers all the comforts and facilities of home including linen, laundry and cooking facilities. With the kitchen and 2nd bedroom set along the front of the cut, it offers lots of light into the place, and the living and bedroom areas are large giving the dugout a nice airy feel. There is a small bbq area, a carport, and ample room for parking several cars. Although dugouts are renowned for keeping a constant temperature of between 18 - 25 degrees Celsius, they can vary after long stints of hot or cold weather, therefore I have installed a split system air conditioner ensuring your complete comfort for the duration of your stay whether it be summer or winter. Note: Pets allowed only with prior approval. If you are travelling as an extra large group my other dugout "Di's Place" is next door. It is a large 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom underground home which sleeps up to 9 people.
Welcome to my lovely dugout. I purchased it in 1997 along with the 2 dugouts next door. I love to renovate and over the last 20 years have continued to add and improve my homes.
We love out town. It is unique and the people who live here are friendly and always up for a chat and happy to help. The town itself is steeped in history of opal mining and outback. The desert views and night skies are like nothing you have ever seen before. As opal capital of the world it hosts beautiful shops and, if you happen to be looking for that fabulous and personable gemstone, you will find it here at a much more affordable price than the city. The tourism here offers great tours including the opal fields and outback. as well as our renowned mail run which takes you to the outback stations and shows you how vast our country really is. Other attractions include several underground churches, the award winning Old Timers Mine, Toms Working Mine, Fays Underground home, the break-a-ways; and the longest fence in the world, the famous Dog Fence, wraps around Coober Pedy, approximately 40km north and 30km south. As a multicultural town with approximately 45 different nationalities living here we have several clubs including the Italo-Australian Miners Club, the Serbian club, Greek Club and Croatian. Coober Pedy Races each October, Opal Festival each Easter.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Johns Pizza Bar, Lunch
    1.6 miles
  • Restaurant Desert Cave, Fine Dining
    1.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Opal Inn Hotel, Desert Cave
    1.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Italian Club, tea - wed - sat nights
    1.6 miles
  • Restaurant Outback Bar and Grill, Lunch and tea
    1.9 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain The Breakaways
    12.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Coober Pedy Airport
    3.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Dinky Di's Dugout

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Free WiFi
Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
  • Landmark view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
AUD 28 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed by request
AUD 28 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib and 2 extra beds available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Debit card Dinky Di's Dugout accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Dinky Di's Dugout

  • The prices at Dinky Di's Dugout may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Dinky Di's Dugout by:

    • Car 5min

  • Dinky Di's Dugout offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dinky Di's Dugout on this page.

  • Dinky Di's Dugout is 1.2 miles from the center of Coober Pedy.

  • Dinky Di's Dugout can accommodate this group size:

    • 7 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Dinky Di's Dugout has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Dinky Di's Dugout is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, Dinky Di's Dugout is popular with guests booking family stays.