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Baldwin Street BNB

3.5 star property

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Panoramic Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Slope side | Balcony
Outdoor dining
Point of interest
Exterior
Panoramic Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Slope side | Living area | 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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46 Baldwin Street, Dunedin, 9010
  • Baldwin Street
    2 min walk
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden
    3 min drive
  • Signal Hill
    7 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

Panoramic Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Valley View, Slope side

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Queen Beds, 2 Queen Sofa Beds and 3 Double Futons

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Valley View, Slope side

  • 269 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Valley View, Slope side

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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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.

Baldwin Street BNB

3.5-star vacation home in North East Valley
This smoke-free vacation home features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a library, and express check-in are onsite. All 3 individually decorated homes feature free WiFi and private yards. For a bit of entertainment, LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.
Baldwin Street BNB offers 3 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 36-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Baldwin Street BNB features a library, multilingual staff, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Baldwin Street BNB is a smoke-free property.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Farsi

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Built in 1980
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 8:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is limited hot water on site
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Baldwin Street Retreat House Dunedin
Baldwin Street Retreat House
Baldwin Street Retreat Dunedin
Baldwin Street Retreat
Baldwin Street BNB Dunedin
Baldwin Street BNB Private vacation home
Baldwin Street BNB Private vacation home Dunedin

Baldwin Street BNB Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 32 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing really impressed us. The utensils were substandard so many things were not available, frig, freezer because the freezer didn't work. There was no acholol was not allowed, we only have one drink for dinner, Owner and family lived above us and because of the wooden floor we heard every footstep and it was very annoying when we wanted quiet time or to sleep. Parking was supposedly off site, which we only found out about when we checked in, my wife was on crutches so not suitable at all. The washing machine in our area we couldnt use as the owners had their washing in, Some for a couple days before removed so a health hazard, All tourist information was out of date. He wanted us to check in at 5.30pm, every other holiday place we have stayed in has been 2pm. When we were allowed in he then made the bed and did some basic cleaning, There were trip hazards outside our door and we had to move them, large blocks etc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Night on the steepest street
We had no idea when we booked that we were going to be in a special stop. The room was fine, although we could not get it quite warm enough for our comfort. We thought there was a washer/dryer, coffee, etc, but there was not. Be sure to read all the description before you book.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived to the property to stay, the only thing I found good was the cleanliness. The gentleman that ran it was not very appropriate other than show where things were to use if wanted, but the idea of explaining to me the rules & regulations of the place & while staying was not very encouraging for me to stay with them again, the area near where we stayed was untidy, dirty and having no actual view from where I stayed I felt the he over-soled it, I ended up not staying the two nights I paid for, I only stayed the one night & looked for another place and decided to cut my loss with the retreat.....I definitely will not ever go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Heidi-mu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst possible stay
He is a very poor communicator. When we got there he was in the building but did not come out to talk to us. We had to talk to him on mobile. The accommodation is misrepresented on the website. There was no mention of the lack of parking. The rooms were filthy, dust on the surfaces and it stank of cigarette smoke. It was that bad that we arranged other accommodation and the gready guy refused to refund us any money. We are still happier that we did not stay here. Buyer beware
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Tinker

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No parking on site, have to walk have way up a fairly steep st to get to house. Room is off a main entrance which is accessible by owners and another guest. You can lock your room when your in it but if you leave you can’t lock your door!!! Noise from owners above very noticeable especially young children and baby. No shoes inside and no alcohol .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property is very basic regarding its facilities. The towels are nearly threadbare. I found that I had to buy some items that were not supplied. Like Soap, flannels. there was no milk inn the fridge, when I first arrived. Theironing boatd had no soft surface and their was no iron, although one was meant to be delivered but did not materialize. A plus was that I was able to park my rental car on site.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All reasonable but waited till 6/30pm before aware of key lockbox. Parking could be better. Grounds need a lot of tlc. No teatowl
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No way to lock the room door only the main door to the shared area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Situated on the steepest residential street in the world, this place is great for cheap accommodation. However, it does feel like you're staying in someone's spare room. While everything was clean, I wouldn't call the place a retreat. You may fight to find parking too, as there is no off-street parking available, so you can look forward to walking up or down the hill to the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Drew

Liked: Staff & service
The shower was big sized but didn’t like how the wall heater wouldn’t work with knobs removed and a bit noisy in the morning with the people upstairs however nice wee spot lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Caryn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, close to University and Gardens end of Dunedin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

On steepest sttrey with views. Value for money. No coffee avalable..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very untidy and had stuff lying everywhere around the section. The owner was VERY uncooperative and evasive when trying to find out about the property prior to arriving, and we had to contact him only by text as he wouldn't answer his phone The fact that on site parking is not available is not mentioned anywhere in the advertising and it is definitely more than 4 properties away from being able to park. We could not find the key as we were unsure which was the main door as there was stuff lying everywhere, which made it very unclear what was accommodation and private dwelling. We would not recommend this property to anyone, regardless of price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Ann, Tauranga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
If you're a light sleeper, this place is not for you. You can hear the footsteps & children shouting from upstairs. In the website it wasn't indicated that you can't cook in the premises, and during our check in, cooking is not allowed. They only provide a microwave for heating your food. I included parking during my search but you can't park in the premises. You can park at the bottom of the hill. You also have to bring your own rubbish as per email. It wasnt tidy outside. There are heaps of clutters. The photos on the website look tidy but not when you go there. Although the place is right next to the steepest street which is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i had to contact the owner to get given the instructions how to access the place. replied whilst on the way driving to the Dunedin. when we arrived first of all trying to know is this the place or Not!!! with rubbish piled against the side of the house, a not so easy to follow instructions as to where the key box/ lock was to found> then all sliding doors to the lower part of this house had curtains drawn together. all you could see where sports shoes between the curtains and door. dirty glass and very unwelcoming entrance. the other door with sign this is private. knocking on the glass door which could only be the one to enter through to be sure it wasn't someone else room. no answer so we took the key and it fitted the lock. Opening the door and pulling back the curtain..OMG the room that appears on the Expedia website as a communal room where you can eat breakfast , a couch with television was not as it appeared. now with a random empty cake display fridge standing on the floor, table pushed towards the door about a metre away from entrance, a random huge pine lobby desk with a mannequin torso standing next to it, a old three wheeler bike, random plastic bags filled with god knows what the TV now near the bedroom door. Bed pillows standing on the pine desk bongo drum, a female torso mannequin a book shelf filled with random paraphernalia and stickers and cards displaying 8.2 score from Bookings.com. THE room Named C no lock no key to lock the room. decided to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view but toilet was dirty, basin partially blocked, heater not sufficient, no milk or sugar for supplied tea and coffee. Room only locked from inside. Had to take any rubbish with us. Only contact with manager by phone. Definitely not a hotel. Not a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t able to check in till 6:30, sheets ripped and old , place dusty in need of a thorough clean and vacuum. Shared space under maintenance so it was unpleasant. Door unable to be locked from the outside to leave things safe in room. Positive was room was on special for $50 - wouldn’t have been worth paying any more than that price . And the steepest street is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do Not Book. Simple As That.
This venue is not at all as it appears in the Hotels.com listing. The property does not have parking available and is situated at the very top of what is claimed to be the steepest residential street in the world. Incomplete information was provided by the property manager ahead of my arrival as to where to find the keys and the self check-in process (which is offered for guests arriving after 3PM). The patio was covered in cardboard boxes full of junk that quite literally formed a blockade to the check-in/access point. The interior reflected the exterior with more boxes of junk, and a hoarder’s environment on display in the ‘lounge/lobby’ area. The ice box has not been cleaned out since we last referred to refrigerators as ice boxes. The room had crumbs everywhere, and the bed sheets had not properly been cleaned. I had booked two nights here and spent only one of them after feeling exhausted by a long drive from Christchurch that day. I woke up in the morning and completed another booking for one night at another Dunedin hotel, just to get away from this property and to salvage my visit to Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything needed at a great price parking easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
No room key meant the room was not secure while out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
unique. Clean and friendly host as well. Would definitely recommend. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2019