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Stunning LIGHT FILLED UNDERGROUND Retreat - Earthworm House - Dugout - spacious!
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
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.
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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- Coober Pedy Park - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
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Reviews
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Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanna O.
May 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely unique experience
Joanna O.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Caroline S.
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caroline S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Celia B.
Nov 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kym V.
Jun 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Underground excitement
Kym V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lesley G.
Aug 26, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an experience
Lesley G.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vic G.
Jan 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and different
Vic G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Cynthia G.
Mar 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cave stay
Cynthia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Alpin C.
Jun 3, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat and roomy
Alpin C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Holger S.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Location
Holger S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray W.
Feb 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommended
Ray W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ric S.
Aug 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good
Ric S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ROBIN M.
May 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Earthworm House
ROBIN M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
James B.
Nov 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
First time underground
James B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie S.
Sep 29, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Underground adventure
Katie S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 2, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dugout
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
Jul 25, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Julie M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob H.
Jul 20, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Jacob H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hayley B.
Jul 13, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Hayley B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margarita B.
Jul 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay in Coober Pedy
Margarita B.
Verified
8/10 Good
Sally C.
Jun 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So interesting!
Sally C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Kerstin K.
Oct 11, 2018
Great start to our outback adventure!
Kerstin K.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jay A.
Oct 10, 2018
It was the experience we were hoping for
Jay A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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6/10 Okay
Adrian M.
Jul 29, 2018
Great house, a few little things let it down.
Adrian M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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