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Scandinavian look log cabin with fantastic views over the mountains

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms
Fireplace, DVD player, music library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

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

Scandinavian look log cabin with fantastic views over the mountains

Affordable chalet with magnificent views of the surrounding mountain landscape. Peaceful setting with wonderful private balcony. The chalet is cosy for two, and has room for up to eight if people sleep on the mezzanine floor. The lodge is fully equipped and has everything you need to make your stay comfortable.

EV charging permitted via dedicated source @ $20/day to be booked in at office or at time of booking.

Mt Lyford is a magnificent place to visit all year round. The winter has wonderful snow skiing with the skifield only 8 kms up the road. In summer do the biking and hiking or swim in our mountain tarn! This chalet is situated at the top end of Mt Lyford village close to the start of the ski field road and the shuttle stop.It sits above the eastern side of the village and looks directly out over the Whalesback and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges.
Sandy Heights is great for 1 or 2 small families and has 2 bedrooms and a mezzanine. Both bedrooms have a queen bed each,and there are 2 singles and 2 trundlers on the mezzanine floor.

There is a cosy log fire in the lounge which easily warms the house on cold days. The lounge is open to the ceiling and gives the house a nice airy feel. The mezzanine has the perfect spot for a kids play zone, so the adults can have a quiet space in the lounge.

A fully equipped kitchen with fridge and freezer,stovetop,microwave makes your stay a breeze. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and basin. The upstairs bedroom has an ensuite with toilet and basin.A washing machine is supplied in the laundry.

Your group will have exclusive use of the lodge during your stay.
Note that bedlinens/towels are not standard included but can be arranged on request. No wifi or cell phone coverage.

Property manager

Claudine Barnes

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Lyford, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mount Cookson - 13 min drive
  • Mount Lyford - 16 min drive
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 59 min drive
  • Conical Hill - 61 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 80 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandinavian look log cabin with fantastic views over the mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scandinavian look log cabin with fantastic views over the mountains?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scandinavian look log cabin with fantastic views over the mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scandinavian look log cabin with fantastic views over the mountains located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Lyford, Mount Stewart, and Mount Malingson. Mount Cookson and Mount Peter are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Scandinavian look log cabin with fantastic views over the mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for families
Great place to stay with two families, cosy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charl G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn breakaway
Beautiful cabin for a relaxing weekend away. Cabin has everything you need. Walking down to the pub is super easy 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald D., Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful solitude
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay surrounded by blooming manuka and blissful quiet. The cabin was ideal. Two cautions: nearby hikes are on private property and incur hefty fees for each visit, and extra fees for linen are charged per person and seemed on the high side.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
Amazing views and vistas from this property, one of the holiday homes furthest up the hill and in full sun. We were super cosy with fire and had everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
We had the most amazing relaxing weekend. Got incredibly lucky with the first big snowfall for the season too. Only thing missing was a hot tub 😅 Warm, comfortable accommodations, well laid out. Great location for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We got unlucky with the weather. Enjoyed hanging out with friends all the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Geraldine D., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Mount Lyford 3 day Stay
The accommodation was pleasant. We loved the log cabin and the vintage LPs. The views are gorgeous too. The Irina Track was a real nice walk. It would have been useful to be clear as to what we can and can't do around the complex. The agency was flexible with our arrival and departure given the delay we experienced due to our cancelled ferry. We enjoyed a trip to Hanmer Springs 1 hour away from Mt Lyford. Overall we had 3 pleasant and quiet days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cosy place
A lovely, clean and cosy log cabin. We love the amazing views and kids play/chill-out corner. Prompt response to our queries and great communication by Claudine. Thank you for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Great property, warm house and excellent location. Beautiful part of NZ! Lyford Holiday Homes do a wonderful job and communication is great - very easy process that can be trusted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelley s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fabulous time experiencing Snow ❄️😍
We hand a fabulous time. Such a family fun house to stay in. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay
Nice and warm
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Log Cabin joy
We loved staying at this bach. It was a spur of the moment booking and it was a fantastic experience. We'd definitely come back with more time to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Amazing views, beautiful cabin. Great for a get away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect getaway
amazing log cabin, authentic but also very modern. a group of us stayed and we all thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely be back sometime but for a longer stay :) the views were amazing and the stars were even better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and cosy house
This is a great place to get some place and enjoy reading a book by the fire. Professional checkin process, while still being friendly and flexible

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication
We sadly didn't get to visit Mt Lyford due to the Covid 19 level 4 restrictions. We were so disappointed that we had to cancel but Claudine was very understanding. Communication with Claudine was very easy and quick. We can't wait to visit soon
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2020

8/10 Good

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, wonderful view.
Loved the property. It's worth noting there is no fire guard. The booking process was very tricky through book a bach as I had to download an app to find the property address and it was difficult to communicate with property owner. Cheaper towns probably easier to book through Mt Lyford holiday homes- which would circumvent above issues.

8/10 Good

Abbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Great holiday - But the room downstairs is cold as no heater and when you close the door the heat from fire doesn't enter the room. So very hot bedrooms upstairs and cold bedroom downstairs. Otherwise really lovely place to stay and enjoy the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mac P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great place and views as well as being clean and tidy when arriving. I can only hope our group left it as clean as we found it. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janine M., Burwood, CHCH

Mountain magic
We absolutely loved our stay in Mt Lyford and are already wanting to plan a next trip. The house is beautiful and the scenery is just magical- the photos don't do it justice! Have already passed recommendations on to whanau. Thank you so much can't rate highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Tamara S.

Beautiful views
Thank you for such a lovely stay. A lovely cosy stay by the fire and then when the fog lifted what amazing panoramas!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Awesome getaway destination
Great place, awesome views and the kids loved exploring the woods around the property. Extremely clean & well kept. Perfect for a family get away, loved the open fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

aline w.

Very good place to stay
Really nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018