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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Coober Pedy, SA
  • Place, Coober Pedy Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Coober Pedy

When you stay at this vacation home in Coober Pedy, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Coober Pedy Park and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Serbian Orthodox Church and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Community Library.
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What's nearby

  • Coober Pedy Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Water Conservation Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Catacomb Church - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Opal Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Italian Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Downunder Gallery and Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

**NOW with FREE FAST WIFI**

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a desk.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

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

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dog only completely house trained and charged as adults - no pets in bedrooms or living areas. - must be thoroughly cleaned up after.
Please strip beds (at least the top sheet) so the cleaner knows which beds were used. Thank you (this is a request from the cleaning company)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Conditions apply, please ask. No cats inside sorry

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children of all ages welcome, with toys and games

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Stunning LIGHT FILLED UNDERGROUND Retreat - Earthworm House - Dugout - spacious! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Meegan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Loved the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna O.

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

Lovely unique experience

The property was perfect for our employees offering a unique experience, the comforts of home and somewhere we would stay at again :)
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a completely unique experience. The family spent hours outside watching the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym V.

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

Underground excitement

Really loved staying in Coober Pedy!!!! It’s so interesting and this house added to our enjoyment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Celia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

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

What an experience

We absolutely loved staying in this property. We had been on the road for a week and on our way back down south so it was perfect to stop over in a house with some space for the kids to play, run around and lots of toys and DVDs. It was very clean and comfortable and not to mention the full experience of staying under ground.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic G.

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

Great and different

A nice place to experience what it is like to live at cooper Pedy ..a nice size home that definetly does not disappoint...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia G.

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

Cave stay

Interesting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ric S.

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

Very good

Dugout very clean apart from some crumbling of walls mainly bathroom walls could do with resealing.very happy with our stay would stay there again thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alpin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat and roomy

The beds and living areas are very neat and tidy and roomy. Kitchen cupboards are ready for a Reno but serviceable. The only let down was the bathroom which had damp in the walls and a mould problem. Bit of exit mold solved some of it. Peaceful location and fair value
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holger S.

Liked: Location
For the Price we paid, this was an underwhelming experience. No Wifi, TV did not work, broken shower valve, tiny and super soft bed in the second bedroom, no dishwashing detergent etc., no sofa - it feels like just a place with stuff in it. No problem if it is priced accordingly- but the only bit that was 5 star was the price- we stayed much better at a lower price in CP before
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

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

Recommended

I have lived and visited Coober Pedy over 50 years and often the living standards can be poles apart from what city living can offer as essentially this is a mining town dominated by male miners living on the edge, however this place ( Earthworm ) was a real surprise ( thankfully ) it had generous rooms all spaced around for privacy and convenience . Amenities , kitchen, air conditioning, BBQ, entertainment systems all worked well and super kid friendly, kids had a better time than adults. Cheers Ray
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN M.

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

Love the Earthworm House

Great stay! Thanks for having us, Jess!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

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

First time underground

Loved it very unique and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Underground adventure

This was an excellent option to really experience Coober Pedy - so cool to stay in an underground house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Dugout

Very clean and comfortable property. Warm. Has everything you need there. Great spot.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Amazing place

Amazing place - loved it and loved Coober Pedy. Thanks Jess!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Amazing!

Our first experience in an underground home and we were not disappointed! Beautiful home, spotlessly clean, close enough to town. We only stayed one night but wish we stayed more! Coober Pedy was such an interesting town, one of the highlights of our trip. My 4 year old particularly enjoyed all the toys as she had been missing hers back home. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Jessica. Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

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

Earthworm Stay Coober Pedy

A great family dugout with plenty of space for the family to enjoy this unique experience. Good location to the town centre of Coober Pedy and a nice distance away so you get to relax and unwind.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarita B.

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

Amazing Stay in Coober Pedy

This has been the best home stay on our trip to Uluru. The house was beautifully presented and immaculately cleaned. Will go out of my way to stay here again. Thank you to the property owner.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally C.

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

So interesting!

This was a great insight into living underground! We enjoyed our stay amongst the opal diggings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerstin K.

Great start to our outback adventure!

Only stayed 1 night but it was the best place we could have hoped for. Very authentic Coober Pedy, giving you a great feel of the place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay A.

It was the experience we were hoping for

This house was amazing. It was clean, roomy and had everything needed. It was not claustrophobic and the beds were very comfy. Plenty of games and DVDs for the kids to. The views of the sunset sitting up in the roof were beautiful. The communication and assistance from the owners was first class. Would definitely come straight back here if we ever pass through Coober pedy again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adrian M.

Great house, a few little things let it down.

Couldn't ask much more of the house exactly what we expected. The over flowing wheelie bin at the front door wasn't the best start. We put it out the front at the owners request only to come back with the wind blowing it open and crows spreading rubbish 100m down the street. No washing up detergent supplied ( we left ours there). Big tin of coffee but only 2 tea bags, again left some of ours there. These things took the shine off the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018