Family-friendly vacation rentals in Central Dunedin

Charming Inner City Apartment with Private Parking

Welcome to your perfect Dunedin escape—where charm, comfort, and location come together beautifully. Step into our character-filled ground-floor two-bedroom apartment with private parking, ideally situated in the heart of the city. You’re just moments away from Dunedin’s best restaurants, boutique shops, museums, galleries, and historic architecture. Whether you're here to discover the city or simply relax in comfort, our inner-city retreat is the perfect base. We can't wait to welcome you.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Layout

Seaside Retreat - view and furry friends

Enjoy a spacious (100m2+), self-contained ground floor suite just minutes from St Clair Beach. Enjoy complete privacy with your own entrance, two double bedrooms, a full kitchen, full laundry, bathroom, and dedicated parking (secure garage). Our family (living upstairs) includes two Golden Retrievers, Summer (9) and Neo (11 months), who are incredibly gentle, well-trained, and love people! They will likely be playing in the garden and would be thrilled to receive a pat from dog-loving guests.

Family · Kitchen · Cleanliness

Sunny house close to Roslyn Village.

Stylishly renovated in Roslyn, this two-bedroom, north-west facing 1950s house captures the sun. Sit on the deck, look out over the luscious garden, and watch the sunset. There is a restaurant, two cafes, pizzeria, and Chinese takeaway in Roslyn Village as well as a supermarket, pharmacy, barber, hairdresser and nail salon. All just 5 minutes walk away. It's a 25-minute walk downhill to Dunedin CBD and a bus ride back on any of the four bus routes that travel through Roslyn. LGBTQ+ friendly.

Kitchen · Family · Walkability

Rose Cottage

A beautifully renovated 19th century heritage cottage right in the heart of Dunedin City, with all of the modern touches. Gigabit-speed internet and quality furniture/furnishings enhance this this luxury abode. Including tastefully selected linen, cooking and washing facilities, it is also freshly stocked with a range of teas, coffee, and home-made ANZAC biscuits. You are encouraged to refer to our reviews, which speak for themselves - the photos don't do this one-of-a-kind property justice!

Kitchen · Family · Parks

13 Elder st Manor

My place is close to the city and University with a great panorama of the surrounding harbour, hills and ocean. Restaurants and cafes are all within a short walking distance, only a 5 min walk to the main street of Dunedin - leave your car in the onsite car park. You’ll love my place because of the central location, art deco architecture with a modern renovation including new kitchen, bathroom, double glazing, heat pumps, tv and wifi. We are also pet friendly with our own Labrador Lucy

Family · Indoor spaces · Pets

Belmont Villa, Great City and Harbour Views

Spacious, bright, airy,private house with stunning city and harbour view. Enjoying plenty of sunshine during the day and feel the breeze on the balcony in the evening. The house has 4 bedrooms for up to 10 people to stay. 3 bathrooms, laundry, kitchenware, 3x heat pumps and heaters for each bedrooms, TVs, Wi-Fi. Free parking in front of the house 5-minutes drive to supermarket,local restaurants, cafe, and close to Peninsula. 5kms from the city center, along with the beautiful scenery.

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Karaka Alpaca B&B Farmstay

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life at Karaka Alpaca Farm stay, just 15min from Dunedin's CBD. Our 11-acre farm has alpacas, Buster the cat, horses and sheep as well as stunning views over the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean. Located less than a 5 min drive to Dunedin’s iconic Tunnel beach, where you can explore rocky coastlines and a hand carved rock tunnel. Breakfast included, consists of freshly homemade bread, a selection of spreads, muesli, fruit, yogurt and hot drinks.

Indoor spaces · Family · Pets

The Princes Apartment

We renovated a 158-year-old historic building in downtown Dunedin and turned it into a European-style apartment. The location is ideal for exploring the city: one block to the Octagon, the beating heart of Dunedin, the apartment is perched above a working ceramic studio and is handily placed between the Dowling Street galleries and Moray Place. Cafés, restaurants, and charming bars abound. Complimentary one-hour introduction to wheel-thrown ceramics is offered to interested guests.

Family · Indoor spaces · Comfort

Classic Victorian Cottage with Harbour Views

Enjoy a taste of yesteryear in comfort and style while taking in breathtaking views of the Otago harbour. Situated right in the heart of the central city, this classic Victorian Cottage is walking distance to the famous Speights Ale House, galleries, museums, cafes and restaurants. Marvel at a beautiful sunrise from the deck or flick on your favourite Netflix series, this warm and cosy cottage is fully equipped and has been thoughtfully renovated for your comfort and enjoyment.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Accuracy

Character Harbour Retreat

Rustic, stylish, sunny filled cottage located at The Cove on the Dunedin peninsula. Breathtaking views, private and secluded only 10 minute drive to the centre of town. The perfect base for your Dunedin stay, whether you are a tourist wanting to explore the stunning Dunedin peninsula or simply looking for a weekend or weekday escape. This is this unique and tranquil getaway. This character filled seaside home is the perfect place for a couple or small family getaway.

Indoor spaces · Family · Getting around

Warm renovated 3BR home

Fresh, warm and beautifully renovated. This 3-bedroom villa is an easy place to settle in and feel at home. Enjoy central heating, double glazing and comfortable modern interiors, with the CBD, University and Stadium all within walking distance. Directly across the road, Woodhaugh Gardens offers walking tracks, a duck pond, playground, paddling pools — giving you green space on your doorstep while staying wonderfully close to the city. Off-street parking included.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Outdoor spaces

The Terminus Inner City Heritage Apartment 6

Our inner city two bedroom apartment is in easy walking distance of all the city attractions, cafes, restaurants and shops and offers harbour views. Contemporary and private with fully equipped kitchen and cosy bedrooms with comfy king size beds and black out blinds. Easy parking options. Lift access to all levels. Continental breakfast for first morning provided. New to the building! - Moiety Restaurant - open Tues-Sat Urbn Vino Urban Winery - open Sat 1-5pm

Kitchen · Family · Long stay