Loved the whole concept after worrying about claustrophobia. Didn't even register in there. Irene and Mick were very warm and welcoming. They had prepared all the necessary information as well all the little extra's above and beyond expectations. Food was stocked in the fridge including extra dietary needs - no trouble at all. The dugout was very comfortable and furnished to a 5 star standard. It was a labour of love to build and you felt the vibe all around you. Would have loved to have stayed longer.

Bed was a little too small for us and mattress, while perfect for some, was a bit hard for us. Tv in bedroom a bit small too. Just picking faults really as none of those things really a bother in the big picture.

This is hands down the best accommodation we’ve stayed in. A stunning oasis in the desert. Mick & Irene are lovely people who have created a beautiful home away from home. A labour of love built by Mick over 5 years. Very cleverly done. Extremely spacious there’s plenty of room. You don’t feel claustrophobic as they’ve managed to incorporate a light feel into a luxury dugout. There’s everything you need to cook your meals including a bbq & fire pit (which we cooked potatoes in). Plenty of delicious food provided for your breakfast. If you can drag yourself out of the comfy beds try to get up to see the sunrise one morning. Highly recommended

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Everything was top notch. Mick and Irene are phenomenal hosts. Kind and attentive with great suggestions for activities to do in Coober Pedy. The accommodation itself is spectacular and very unique: a home dug into the side of a hill is not something you see every day! The interior is really something. It's incredibly spacious and dug directly into the rock. You can see veins of gypsum and opal running along the walls, as well as a mine tunnel above. There are holes for explosives and also holes drilled into the rock that serve as stashes for wine bottles. The furniture is almost all hand made as well. The rooms are kept at a very comfortable 20-22 degrees c, owing to the nature of the dugout. Mick and Irene have put a lot of thought and effort into the whole experience and it shows. There is a full kitchen and a fridge stocked with fresh bread, boiled eggs, ham, cheese, milk, juice, and water as well as butter and margarine. There is an honor bar with beer and wine with reasonable payment suggestions as well as complimentary port - a nice touch. Also if you don't want to deal with car rental from the airport, they have at least one 4x4 that they will loan out for very reasonable price. Location is also very convenient, about 6 minutes drive from the main street as well as to the airport. There are also some roos that like to hang out on the property! They're quite used to people and can be seen on the ridge right by the parking area every morning. I think the dug out b&b is an excellent choice for anyone visiting coober pedy, whether it's a family holiday, romantic getaway, or a road trip with friends. Do make sure you check out the night sky and sunrise/set while you're there. They are breathtaking. PS: i don't have any pictures of the interior because i made a huge video and i can't grab screenshots right now. It's truly beautiful and honestly photos don't do it justice.

I literally cannot find fault with the dug out. The hosts are wonderful people and the property is awesome.

This is a place perfectly in tune with its surroundings and a wonderful introduction to the joys of underground living. Extremely well appointed and spacious it is a stunning contrast to the post apocalyptic landscape that characterises most of the surrounding area. I can’t imagine a better place to stay on a road trip through Central Australia.

My only concern and this is a minor one is the lack of high speed internet. Cellular services in Outback Australia are nothing like they are in big population centres and signal strength can very dramatically between locations only a few metres apart. Being underground adds to the challenge of getting a good signal. We had no issues with voice calls but don’t expect to stream a movie or play online games while staying at this property.

The breakfast provided was very European. Hard boiled eggs, ham, cheese, bread etc.. cereal and yoghurt. There was something that everyone could eat but I think a couple of uncooked eggs and some bacon would be good so guests could choose to make bacon and eggs for breakfast if they wanted to. Having said that it was a nice change for me to have ham and cheese on toast and yoghurt for breakfast. The location is a little out of town but if you want to stay underground it seems that you have to be out of town. We drove to town both nights of our stay and even though there are no street lights it was still pretty easy to find our way back to the B&B. It was peaceful and being out of town made stargazing really easy. The sunrise was also pretty spectacular.

There's a bench seat overlooking the desert which is great to watch the sunrise from but it was a little uncomfortable and a bit wonky, but we got our own camp chairs out of our campervan and we were fine. That's really the only thing I could think of to change. It was also a little pricey but it's a once in a lifetime experience so I felt like the expense was worth it.

Irene met us at our Dug Out B&B, she was extremely welcoming. Irene gave us many useful tips on where to visit to make our stay more memorable. Breakfast supplied was delicious, with a lot of Irene’s special touches. Bread from local bakery was supplied and delicious. Everything was clean and homely, we enjoyed a glass of our wine by the outside fire watching the stars , just stunning!

Splendid location. We were welcomed by Irene and Mike who showed us around and gave us good advice on sightseeing. The house was large and airy and well-designed and if you want the full Coober Pedy experience of underground living, this is a perfect example. It is just outside town, so you get an amazing view of the Breakaways. We could literally dance under the stars and this is the most amazing sky in the daytime and at even more so at night. The breakfast was left in the fridge and cupboards for us and was very nice too.

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We absolutely loved Mick and Irene’s place. There is nothing but admiration for the place they have build & the choices they have made in furnishing the dug out. Fully equipped, comfy bedrooms, stunning bathroom, outdoor setup (including the fire pit). Sublime sunrise and kangaroos sighting guaranteed in your own backyard. A unique place in Coober Pedy.

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Dug Out B&B is clean, spacious and comfortable. It's close enough to the town and museums, but also a distance away so the place is vey quiet at all times. The host Irene is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area as well as other tourist places.

Water pressure is a little bit low in showers, and network access is limited. I guess this is just life in Coober Pedy.

Irene & Mick are wonderful hosts, they are great ambasadors for the region and provide comprehensive details on what is open and available to visit. They are slightly out of town, but dont let that disuade you, is not far and provides a very unique & beautiful accomodation location. The rooms are spacious, with a comfy bed, good facilities - bath, shower, full kitchen & lounge. They have put a lot of thought into the small details of what they provide for visitors to make their stay as comfortable as possible in the vast remoteness of Coober Pedy. Breakfast was plentiful & good quality. Would happily stay again.