Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly

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A room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a textured stone wall.
A desert landscape with a building featuring a covered patio area.
A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small shelf with decorative items.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Coober Pedy, SA
  • Place, Serbian Orthodox Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
5 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Coober Pedy

Located in Coober Pedy, this apartment is next to a golf course. Faye's Underground Display Home and Tom's Working Opal Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Water Conservation Reserve and Coober Pedy Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Coober Pedy, SA

What's nearby

  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Outback Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Opal Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waffles & Gems - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SunsetViewDiner - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly?

As of 1 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly on 7 Nov, 2026 start from S$551, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Undergound Gem - Apartment, unique experience, spacious, pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Coober Pedy apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Water Conservation Reserve and Serbian Orthodox Church. Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and Coober Pedy Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun underground home

Grest stay to get a taste of underground living. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property. Dean was superfriendly and gave us a wonderful introduction/welcome. Will definitely stay there again when we visit Coober Pedy in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exactly as described. Dean was really helpful. Great bbq too👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!!! Dean really looked after us.

Fantastic!!! Dean really looked after us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2023
We are really happy you enjoyed your stay Louise :)
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dugout stay

We loved our stay at Coober Pedy. It was great to experience what it was like to stay in a dugout. Dean was super helpful on the local sites and overall Cooper Pedy information. The dugout was clean & spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exactly as promised. Dean meets you and tells you all the great things to see👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is spacious, clean and has amenities more than we need. Undercover parking is also available. The host is courteous and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dean’s the man!! Awesome place, everything you need and Dean was extremely helpful with providing info, could even be a tour guide!!! Cheers Dean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Long Term Stay

-Very roomy ... four men lived comfortably for over five weeks with no problems. -Location is good ... very close to town and the Stewart Highway. Far enough to be very peaceful and quiet yet only a few minutes away from anything. Special note: the view of the valley and the stars was impressive! -Dean, the owner, keeps the property bright and green. I was all over Coober Pedy and Dean's place was the greenest in the area with lots of plants that he regularly cares for. The front entry was is a very nice and cool place to relax because of all the plants he has growing there. -Facility very clean, neat and orderly. Dean, cleaned up regularly and made sure we always had clean sheets on the beds and plenty of clean towels. He also kept us well-stocked with coffee! All of this was not an easy task keeping up with the four of us! -Dean is also an opal miner and freely shared many interesting stories. He also taught a few of us how to find opals and directed us to areas rarely traveled by tourist. He even provided some small tools to help collect opals. One of us harvested quite a few opals and cool looking specimens all were "potch" and not worth anything, but he had plenty of fun doing it! -Dean also provided an excellent history of Coober Pedy and where to go and where not to go, who to trust and those we should not trust. He was spot-on with everything. -All in all, the "Hidden Gem" was an interesting once-in-a-lifetime experience in itself ...
Stayed 33 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly but no fenced area to keep them inside yard.Host was amazing and very knowledgeable of local area.Out of town but only 10 minutes to town centre.Amazing experience staying in a dug out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic experience

Our stay was fantastic we enjoy every minute from the moment we have been welcome by Dean (very lovely man). The location - you couldn't ask for better, you did watch sunset from the property having glass of wine you couldn't ask for any more. Eva/Dean, thanks for your hospitality we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique accommodation

The Underground Gem is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plenty of room and is located away from the main township. The host was very informative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was not in town, so very quiet. Very clean with good amenities. Dean was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved it

We had the most amazing time in this house. The house was spotless and all the amenities we needed for a comfy stay. Dean, the manager, was a wonderful host - full of advice and very friendly. But the most amazing part of the house is Dean's beautiful garden. After a big day with three kids in the dirt returning to this oasis under the verandah was perfect. We strongly recommend this house to anyone looking for a safe, clean and lovely place in Coober Pedy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Stayed for two nights and couldn't have wished for a better place than the "Gem". Friendly & helpful. Great location living amongst the locals. Safe. Tidy and spaceful home. I'd recommend for anyone wishing to visit Coober Pedy to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

A very unique experience. Dean couldn’t have been more hopeful!
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10/10 Excellent

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Underground Gem is worth 6 stars!

I don't often write reviews, but this outstanding accommodation definitely warrants it! Located a peaceful distance from the main street, the HUGE underground apartment is beautifully appointed and absolutely spotlessly clean. And my 8yo and 10yo LOVED it! Dean, the manager, was very warm and welcoming, and provided us with some great advice about where to go in Coober Pedy. Eva the host is delightful and incredibly helpful. It is such a beautiful and relaxing space to come home to after exploring the hot and dusty CP. I really can't speak highly enough of it. Book it now, if it's available. If it's not, change your travel dates!
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10/10 Excellent

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Cosy, clean and quiet

Absolutely loved our stay at the ‘underground Gem’. Dean was very clear on how to preserve our warmth and made sure we were comfortable. Our dogs were so relaxed. Highly recommend the underground gem.
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome

Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Friendly welcome; fun & interesting place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great, spacious accommodation

We had a great stay at this property. Plenty of space for a family (including our dog) - the property is very well maintained and had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Great alternative to Hotel accommodation.

Really enjoyed this place. A little out of the way but felt very safe and only a short drive from town. Much more comfortable then a small hotel room and our host Luki was more than happy to share some local insight and tips that made our short trip very enjoyable. In fact my son following Luki’s Advice now has a small handful of opals secured from just outside the house. Also free access to fast wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

The place to stay in Coober Pedy!

We stayed overnight on our way up to the NT and wish we could have stayed longer! Was a beautiful, clean and spacious spot with everything you need and more. Very impressive!! Will definitely stay again next time we are in Coober Pedy and have already recommended to anyone we've talked to since who's heading that way. Had a fantastic time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay and pet friendly

Why would you stay in a small hotel room when for the same price you get a huge underground hut. Great place to stay, we even had our kelpie puppy with us and she loved it. Nice sunset walk with great views over looking Coober Pedy. Close to town. Owners are friendly and very welcoming. Will definitely stay again next time we travel through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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