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Cute and comfortable log cabin in the mountains perfect for a couple or family

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms
TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Lyford, Canterbury
  • Mount Cookson
    10 min drive
  • Mount Lyford
    19 min drive
  • Mount Malingson
    23 min drive
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Lyford

Located in Lyford, this cabin is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Mount Stewart and Mount Cookson. .This family-friendly cabin is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Mount Lyford and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Mount Malingson.

What's nearby

  • Mount Cookson - 10 min drive
  • Mount Lyford - 19 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 46 min drive
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 56 min drive
  • Conical Hill - 58 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cute and comfortable log cabin in the mountains perfect for a couple or family

Cabbage Tree Cabin is the perfect little hideaway cabin for a couple or small family. Beautiful views, peace and quiet, outdoor paradise.

This cute and cozy log cabin is small but has all the functionality you need. The views to the mountains are amazing. In winter snuggle up in front of the logburner which heats the chalet up in no time. Summer entices you to sit out on the deck and let the clear mountain air refresh you. Sit under the green canopy in the shade or play a game on the lawn. The cabin is fully self contained.

The kitchen has everything you need to create a good holiday meal. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin and includes a washing machine. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms; one has a queen bed, the other one has a king bed which can be spilt into 2 singles and there is one more single bed in this room. There is asecond toilet upstairs. A little balcony opens up to the north side with an amazing view of Mt Lyford.

In winter the skifield is only 8 km up the mountain so the cabin forms a perfect base for snow avtivities. The driveway offers easy access to the main road to the skifield.

In summer enjoy walking, swimming or just relaxing on the private deck while listening to the plentiful native birds. A great place to relax and unwind.
Note that bedlinens are not standard included but can be arranged on request. No wifi but cell phone coverage (Spark) is available.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Claudine Barnes

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cute Cozy log Cabin

Cute and comfortable log cabin in the mountains perfect for a couple or family Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little log cabin
Perfect for a few days away. Nice and cosy. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First stay log cabin
This was our first stay at the log cabin at Lyford and we found this to be very comfortable and welcoming. The location was very quiet and peaceful. Very tidy and had all the amenities, great fire place which kept the place warm throughout. Would recommend this as a place for a quiet getaway with only a short drive from Christchurch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skiing
Great location to the field. We really enjoyed our stay here, dispite a broken arm on the last day.. would recommend- bring supplies tho!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris E.

Great night out in a cute wee cabin
We were not there long enough to experience the space fully. But I think from what I saw its a great space with an awesome little fireplace. The space was a bit dirty on arrival with ashes in the fire place. But all and all not to bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alysia b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private romantic escape
Can not say enough good things about this place , owner was lovely too. Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Lyford
This was a wonderful and uniqu3 spot to stay, very cozy and had everything we needed. Thanks Claudine!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod L., Wellington,NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place
Great away from it all log cabin up in the mountain,cluster flies a bit of a minor issue so make sure to keep door closed other than that it’s a gorgeous little escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpine retreat
The cabin was clean, warm, comfort and a pleasure to stay in. We loved our time here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin, well equipped and pleasant for a short escape!
We truly enjoyed our stay at the cabin, enjoyed the area and took a nine hike down Irina’s track. Perfect getaway for peace and quiet in nature. Claudine was very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in the woods
Absolutely beautiful little place to stay and suited our family of four perfectly. Nice tidy and clean little log cabin. Only flaw was i didnt book a longer stay lol. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Quant
Perfect time away. Wish it could have been longer. Close to the road, which was ok, but would have preferred no road noise. The toilet up stairs keeps running if you don't pull the flush button up. Shame check out can't be 10am as felt a little rushed to leave. BUT all in all loved it. Clean and very lovely place. Will hopefully stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and calm
beautiful quiet and relaxing cabin and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rocio R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
We spent two nights in this lovely cabin. It was super clean and had everything we needed. We loved hearing the birds and seeing rabbits. Gorgeous spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack K., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and easy to find plus all the cooking equipment you could need
Highly recommended will boom again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Roger T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place shame about the cluster flies
The log cabin was tidy and well equipped. The fire was lovely, bed comfy and plenty of space. We were told about the cluster fly problem on arrival and needed to vacuum several times during our stay as the flies were in abundance. Although not your usual flies this did detract from the enjoyment of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

joel d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect log cabin in great surrounds
Clean and cosy. Great walk to Crystal lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

June G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
We had a great 2 night stay. Bach is near the base of the village, easy drive on access. Super clean and tidy. Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great time
It was great time in nice isolated place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Gorgeous house! Very cute environment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit
Great experience. Will certainly do it again