"Earthworm" Underground House -light filled Dugout

Earthen home in Coober Pedy, Australia

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Jessica
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

At-home gym

The yoga mat and free weights are ready for workouts.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
The most light filled dugout you'll ever see!!
*NOW with FREE FAST WIFI*
*BEST VALUE IN COOBER PEDY*
Also inc Twin Tub Washing machine- family longer stays, working holidays, work trips too.
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 the best in town!

The space
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 SPACE FOR MULTIPLE CARS, CARAVANS, CAMPERS, TRUCKS (etc) TO SAFELY PARK**
*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... OUR DUGOUT IS VERY SPACIOUS - WITH PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT.

*NOW WITH FULL SIZE TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE*

* Pets have a charge and must be completely cleaned up after (including kisses on thr window)... and no pets in bedrooms or on furniture.

Guest access
The whole house is yours.
**SELF CHECK-IN**

Other things to note
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.

**PLENTY OF SPACE FOR MULTIPLE CARS, CARAVANS, CAMPERS, TRUCKS (etc) TO SAFELY PARK**

*our GYM isn't really a gym... as per the photo - it's a "Gym in a Box" - you can find it in the Walk-in-Robe of the middle/back bedroom - if you use it, please kindly return it how you found it*

We do allow dogs, but you'll need to let me know when you book: there are some important guidelines that will need to be agreed to. Cats -unless okay to stay in the secured outside area, are not allowed- I'm very allergic, I'm sorry.
- also they are charged as humans! (or the minimum pet fee for the one pet)

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. - WIFI included for FREE from Easter 2026

Liability Release– Guests, for themselves and their respective heirs, personal representative, successors and assigns hereby release the Owners of this property and their respective employees, sureties, insurer, attorneys, successors and assigns from all claims, demands, and/or causes of action the Guest has, or may have in the future, for any matter, cause or anything whatsoever resulting from, or in connection with, the property identified in this Rental Agreement, including without limitation any claim, demand, suit or cause of action which may be awarded.
Neither the Owners of the property, are liable for any damages to Guest or Guest's property caused by acts beyond Owners' control including, but not limited to, Acts of God, military action strikes, revolution, pest invasion, inclement weather, vandalism or personal injury. If any defects or hazardous conditions are discovered on the property, Guest will notify the Owner at once.
Guest acknowledges his/her awareness of the following potentially hazardous conditions on the property: (a) there are or may be steps between interior levels which may not be obvious because of the flooring materials employed; (b) tile around the pool if present, or around the any tub or shower in the bathrooms, can be slippery when wet; (c) art niches in walls can be hazardous to crawling or very young children.
Guest agrees to use due care in the use of the premises, and waives any claim against Owner with respect to the condition of the premises, other than claims resulting solely from Owner's or their Employee's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Desert view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 103 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.85 out of 5 from 268 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 86% of reviews
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia
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Neighborhood highlights

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.

Meet your host

Superhost
675 reviews
4.75 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Speaks Dutch, English, and Spanish
I'm a completely smitten Mother of 2 beautiful mini-humans (9.5 years in age apart; one just turned 10, the new addition is 8 months old) - I got the two "dugouts" with my Mum; she absolutely LOVED Coober Pedy having visited just a few years ago. She sadly passed away recently, but I know I honour her sharing the incredible underground living experience. Coober Pedy is truly a spectacular town with the best sunset and night sky you'll ever see!!

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Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm