Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Ocean View, Dunedin, Otago
We are a retired couple (teacher and stone mason) living in a wonderful 2 storey beach house and we love living by the sea. We enjoy good food and wine, walking, nature and music. We are not big city people. Our house is ideal for a couple or family. We particularly like simultaneous swaps and are reasonably flexible with dates as we own and manage 2 airbnbs. We have thoroughly enjoyed 16 house swaps so far- 5 within NZ, and the others in Tasmania and Australia.
#17746
Dec 2017
15
Our home is a 2 storey beach house with views of the sea as well as rural ones. It is 15 minutes from Dunedin's CBD and on a bus route should you want an alternative way of travelling.
The master bedroom has a dressing room and ensuite as well as having magic views of the sea. The second bedroom has a queen size bed and the third (which is an open area)) has a king single and single.
The main bathroom has a large bath and a shower. The ensuite has a walk in shower.
Downstairs is the open plan kitchen/dining/living. Downstairs again to ground level there is a double garage.
There is a spa on the beach side deck of the house while on the front deck facing hills and paddocks there is a sofa, 2chairs, and the BBQ.
A 2 minute stroll over the dunes and you're on a wonderful sandy beach.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Spa, Internet, Wifi, TV, Piano, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine
Garden Yard, BBQ, Deck, Lock Up Garage
Internal stairs, Step in bath/shower
Anywhere
Yes
Yes
Simultaneous, Non-simultaneous
Short term (1-4 wks)
No
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking
Sea change, Cultural indulgence, Foodie indulgence, Romantic, Family holiday
Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing, Surfing
Cafes, Restaurants, Historical Sites, Playing Fields, Parks
Ocean View is a short drive from Dunedin CBD (15 kms) on the Southern Scenic Route and approximately 10 kms from Dunedin Airport. A 5 minute drive takes you to Brighton, which is a popular surfing beach with volunteer surf life surfing patrollers from December to March. Brighton also has a cafe and dairy.
Ocean View beach is long and sandy, and is a great spot for brisk walks, and often horses and sulkies are seen exercising. Sea lions and seals can also be spotted at times on the beach during summer.
Convenience Store
Dunedin (15kms)
Dunedin (18kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 4 endorsements for this house swap member:
Janne and Ray’s home is beautiful and very comfortable. The home is located on the ocean and the beach is one of best we ever experienced. We wanted for nothing as everything was in the house. In the 2 weeks we were in Dunedin area, we never left the area and still had lots to do. Thank you Janne and Ray for making exchange so wonderful.
Daryl and Carol from Cleveland QLD (May 2026)
We had a wonderful stay at Janne & Ray's. The house is very comfortable, well designed, full of light and is a warm home with beautiful fittings and furnishings. We loved the location by the beach, yet close to all amenities and Dunedin city itself. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. I would also add how well organised and accomodating Janne & Ray are. We couldn't have had a better swap for out first experience! Thank you :))
Sally from Blenheim Marlborough New Zealand (Mar 2025)
Janne and Ray's home was absolutely beautiful amazing location. Highly recomend a swap with them.
Jeff and Gaylene from Tauranga South Bay Of Plenty New Zealand (Apr 2024)
We absolutely loved your very spacious, clean and comfortable house. Being able to walk across the garden to the beach is pure magic. Such a great location for getting into the city to sight-see or for coffee and lunch. We've done lots of exploring, Mt Cargill, Port Chalmers, Sandfly Bay, out along the Peninsula. All fabulous and we've seen lots of wildlife : seals, sea-lions, albatrosses, spoonbills, stilts. Thank you so much! You have a very special piece of paradise and we loved every minute.
Carey from Warkworth, Auckland Algies Bay, North Island New Zealand (Nov 2022)
