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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Coober Pedy, SA
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Serbian Orthodox Church
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning LIGHT FILLED UNDERGROUND Retreat - Earthworm House - Dugout - spacious!

The most light filled dugout you'll ever see!!
THE biggest dugout you will find!! - beautiful rock and ultimate safe and private location.
HUGE WEEKLY & MONTHLY DISCOUNTS... set up for Artist retreats, family longer stays, working holidays, work trips too.

*THE NUMBER 1 CHOICE FOR FILM CAST AND CREW*

It has the most stunning machine and artistry cut carved walls, high ceilings, and Opal & Potch to be found hidden in every room. We are only 4kms from the main town strip, so we are in a very safe and secure part of town; both structural and security.
It's a very special dugout, some say it's one of the best in town!

Light filled, large and very comfortable. The temperature may be 6 days of over 45 degrees (as it is right now while I'm typing this) ... BUT INCREDIBLY the inside of the house is a pleasant 23-24 degrees!! - it's not at all stuffy, the air is fresh and stone filtered. It's just perfect temperature ALL YEAR ROUND!! - we do have an air conditioner, but it's really just so people who don't believe us feel secure. You don't really get the true Coober Pedy Underground Living experience if you don't trust me. You'll never feel a place Welcome you inside, like a dugout does on a hot day! The other great thing about this dugout is its fully enclosed, bug and fly free, outdoor entertaining and BBQ area.
Our house is located right in the main route of our local Kangaroos and Emus... follow their them or their tracks up to the roof (top of the hill) for spectacular sunset (or sunrise) views.
PLENTY of Car and Van (campers, trucks, etc) space.
*Occasionally some may find dugouts uncomfortable, especially the small hand cut, or busy and cramped ones, may be hard to go in... this one however has made even the worst claustrophobic at ease and safe.

We are super family friendly and have everything you need to just relax and let the kids (of all ages) do their thing... with you or safely away from you too.
We do allow dogs, but you'll need to let me know when you book: As there are some important hygene guidelines.

This dugout is uniquely situated and dug to allow phone reception from almost all parts of the house, including deep inside which is extremely rare for dugouts, but handy for busy people still needing there reception and internet... note this only applies to Telstra & Optus customers. - there is no wifi at the property.

We are in the "Safest" (and most beautiful) part of town... is what I'm told, and I'm inclined to agree with. The space here is spectacular... views everywhere you look, and plenty of space to feel the freedom of being in such a uniquely stunning and beautiful location. It's quiet, calm and has plenty of local Emu's and Kangaroos visiting.

This place is best suited to people who are driving. You can hire cars at the airport and locally, but as there's no reliable Taxi or Uber service in town you will need to arrange things. I can however organise my cleaner (house manager) to arrange pick up/drop (even babysitting) if you want to arrange a lift - to pay a small fee directly to her.

The most incredible secret about Coober Pedy is actually how incredibly friendly the locals are.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Serbian Orthodox Church. Features include an arcade/games room. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, patio and living room
  • 5 minutes by car from Coober Pedy Park and 7 minutes from St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Stunning LIGHT FILLED UNDERGROUND Retreat - Earthworm House - Dugout - spacious! offers its guests an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jess

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Conditions apply, please ask. No cats inside sorry

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children of all ages welcome, with toys and games

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Stunning LIGHT FILLED UNDERGROUND Retreat - Earthworm House - Dugout - spacious! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cave stay
Interesting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and different
A nice place to experience what it is like to live at cooper Pedy ..a nice size home that definetly does not disappoint...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Dugout very clean apart from some crumbling of walls mainly bathroom walls could do with resealing.very happy with our stay would stay there again thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Alpin C.

Neat and roomy
The beds and living areas are very neat and tidy and roomy. Kitchen cupboards are ready for a Reno but serviceable. The only let down was the bathroom which had damp in the walls and a mould problem. Bit of exit mold solved some of it. Peaceful location and fair value
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kym V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underground excitement
Really loved staying in Coober Pedy!!!! It’s so interesting and this house added to our enjoyment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Earthworm House
Great stay! Thanks for having us, Jess!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended
I have lived and visited Coober Pedy over 50 years and often the living standards can be poles apart from what city living can offer as essentially this is a mining town dominated by male miners living on the edge, however this place ( Earthworm ) was a real surprise ( thankfully ) it had generous rooms all spaced around for privacy and convenience . Amenities , kitchen, air conditioning, BBQ, entertainment systems all worked well and super kid friendly, kids had a better time than adults. Cheers Ray
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time underground
Loved it very unique and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underground adventure
This was an excellent option to really experience Coober Pedy - so cool to stay in an underground house!

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an experience
We absolutely loved staying in this property. We had been on the road for a week and on our way back down south so it was perfect to stop over in a house with some space for the kids to play, run around and lots of toys and DVDs. It was very clean and comfortable and not to mention the full experience of staying under ground.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Dugout
Very clean and comfortable property. Warm. Has everything you need there. Great spot.

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Amazing place - loved it and loved Coober Pedy. Thanks Jess!

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Our first experience in an underground home and we were not disappointed! Beautiful home, spotlessly clean, close enough to town. We only stayed one night but wish we stayed more! Coober Pedy was such an interesting town, one of the highlights of our trip. My 4 year old particularly enjoyed all the toys as she had been missing hers back home. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Jessica. Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Earthworm Stay Coober Pedy
A great family dugout with plenty of space for the family to enjoy this unique experience. Good location to the town centre of Coober Pedy and a nice distance away so you get to relax and unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Margarita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay in Coober Pedy
This has been the best home stay on our trip to Uluru. The house was beautifully presented and immaculately cleaned. Will go out of my way to stay here again. Thank you to the property owner.

8/10 Good

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So interesting!
This was a great insight into living underground! We enjoyed our stay amongst the opal diggings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kerstin K.

Great start to our outback adventure!
Only stayed 1 night but it was the best place we could have hoped for. Very authentic Coober Pedy, giving you a great feel of the place.

10/10 Excellent

Jay A.

It was the experience we were hoping for
This house was amazing. It was clean, roomy and had everything needed. It was not claustrophobic and the beds were very comfy. Plenty of games and DVDs for the kids to. The views of the sunset sitting up in the roof were beautiful. The communication and assistance from the owners was first class. Would definitely come straight back here if we ever pass through Coober pedy again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Adrian M.

Great house, a few little things let it down.
Couldn't ask much more of the house exactly what we expected. The over flowing wheelie bin at the front door wasn't the best start. We put it out the front at the owners request only to come back with the wind blowing it open and crows spreading rubbish 100m down the street. No washing up detergent supplied ( we left ours there). Big tin of coffee but only 2 tea bags, again left some of ours there. These things took the shine off the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018