A stay at Arden Street House is a unique experience. The house reflects the character of the 1930s Scottish sea captain who built it - look out for the beautiful stained glass windows depicting sea themes in the guest lounge and foyer. Your host Joyce Lepperd, her family and the "ship's cat" QT love having visitors and make you feel right at home. Guests describe our home as having a warmth far beyond temperature!

Staying at Arden Street House is safe, clean, comfortable and affordable. The house commands impressive views over the north of Dunedin. One particularly impressive building that is visible from the front windows is Knox College, originally a training facility for Presbyterian ministers - it is now a home to first year students from the University of Otago and a theological college.

We have found two meanings to the word Arden. They were so lovely we thought we share them with you: The Greek and Latin meanings of the word 'Arden' are 'Eden' and 'Paradise' - this seems rather appropriate!

Dunedin Arts and Music Scene
With its high proportion of students and artists, Dunedin has a lively arts scene. Music-lovers, in particular, will be able to witness a huge variety of talent at many live venues around the city, many located within a short distance of Arden Street House.

Eco-Tourism
Arden Street House practises recycling! All bottles, cans, plastic and cardboard is recycled. Organic dinner choices available 7 days a week. Joyce can also assist you in arranging site-seeing and eco-tours.