Adorable warm log cabin on a private section ideal for a couple or small family

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A rustic cabin with a triangular roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a dining area, and a television.
A cozy log cabin interior with a dining area, a living room with a television, and a kitchen with green cabinets.
A natural setting with a wooden structure, possibly a gazebo, surrounded by dense greenery and a small cave-like opening.
A wooden cabin with a deck and a glass door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lyford, Canterbury
  • Place, Amuri A&P Showgrounds
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Culverden Gallery
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1

1 Queen Bed

2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lyford

Located in Lyford, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mount Lyford and Mount Cookson reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Pitch n Putt Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Lyford, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Amuri A&P Showgrounds - 45 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Culverden Gallery - 59 min drive - 60.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable warm log cabin on a private section ideal for a couple or small family pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adorable warm log cabin on a private section ideal for a couple or small family?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable warm log cabin on a private section ideal for a couple or small family?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable warm log cabin on a private section ideal for a couple or small family?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable warm log cabin on a private section ideal for a couple or small family located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Mount Lyford and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Mount Cookson. Amuri A&P Showgrounds and Culverden Gallery are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing holiday home

Beautiful property furnished to a high standard in a stunning location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow what a location can't wait to come back and experience the winter

Easy booking fantastic communication over all excellent experience thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent getaway in nature

Beautiful and private! Thoroughly enjoyed my time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Cute cottage, fabulous fire, lovely and clean. Thanks so much for a great wee get-away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private getaway

Absolutely beautiful cabin hidden amongst trees. Had everything we needed just brought food and some linen. Will definitely be booking another weekend asap.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alpine Forest reset

A lovely 3 night stay in the forest with all the noises you'd expect from the forest surroundings. an abundance of bird calls when sitting outside so relaxing.Alpine lodge exactly as described with comfortable beds well equipped kitchen. Excellent log burner kept the whole house cosy, even though we had lovely mild weather for our stay.Very clean and welcoming stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

stay

great location. quirky house. fire not as effective as it looks. took ages to get some decent warmth from it. lots of fluff under the bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
I'm sorry you couldn't get the fire going. You should have come to the office and we would have assisted you. It is a big fire and will heat the house up easily in an hour if you do it right.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical and peaceful tranquility

Our stay at the Beeches was absolutely wonderful. Everything we needed was there, there was a lovely fireplace which kept the house toasty on the entirety of our stay, completely covered the upstairs bedrooms with warmth as well. Lovely balcony’s on both sides of the house where you can enjoy a coffee and a book. There was a very kind neighbour who helped us with some car issues we were having. If you walk up the hill there is a stunning view of the mountains. Highly recommend and i will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend break at Mt Lyford

The log cabin we stayed in was very comfortable. The garden and views to the mountains were stunning. We had a very nice relaxing time. We had two things we did not like about the property. The black coating from the frypan with the handle,came off when we used it to cook with and ruined our meal. The fireplace puffed out a lot of smoke into the house whenever we opened the door to add more wood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Very disappointing ☹️

Very disappointed in this place and our experience. A day before we were to arrive we got an email stating linens were not included in our nightly rental. After researching our booked listing this was not mentioned although the owners stuck to their story and said it was an extra cost per person bringing the nightly total to a point we would have chosen to stay somewhere else. We were told it's not a kiwi tradition to put sheets on the bed for customers but I would also like to mention this line is getting old. Long story short after booking month in advance and at the point of no refund to stay anywhere else we got an email saying we needed to bring our own towels and sheets or pay extra. Very disappointed in this kiwi cash grab 😡
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
This listing on HomeAway/Bookabach clearly states that linen is not standard included. NZ travellers prefer to have the choice to cheaper accommodation and bring their own linen. You have made assumptions that it was included. It does pay to carefully check the listing. We do offer hire linen but due to our remote location we cannot do this at prices you would expect in cities; believe me this is the real cost for us. We have been correct in the way we have listed this property and prefer not to be negatively reviewed because of NO fault of our own.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

The place was exactly what we were looking for. Lovely ambiance and a very cozy location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Warm and cosy

Comfortable, cosy and quiet, great log burner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

House was a bit old and showing signs it that, otherwise lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not impressed.

No communication from propertymanager after I'd messaged them 3pm the day of checking in. I had a simple question. We got to the property at about 7pm. Couldn't initially find the office to get the key. The wood fire was hopeless. Had it going for 3 hrs and the house was still not warm. Had to sit with jackets The house isn't big. It wasn't clear on the website, when I booked, that linen and towels werent included. I'm not saying it wasn't on there, but it wasn't obvious.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2021
It is important to READ the information on the house before booking and also the MESSAGE send to you at the time of booking with all the instructions regarding key and location. This is the communication channel provided through VRBO/Bookabach and this is the channel that will be used. Unfortunately I was at a funeral that day. But all was taken care of in regard to your booking. The key was there, the house was ready. There are even instructions in the information book in the house on how to light a log fire.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

We were looking for a quiet place to unwind and read and relax. this cabin was spot on, super warm and cosy. Log cabin is great and you almost feel like a pioneer, with the mod cons lol
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

Warm, cosy and relaxing.. thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely get away for young family

This log cabin and settings was a wonderful getaway..so cosy and peaceful . We would definitely recommend.. the only thing I'd say is the main bed matress and one other of the single bed wasn't super comfortable and quite creaky being older iron frames so maybe could do with a mattress upgrade or and an oil ! The stay was worth it though
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely place to stay and unwind. Cosy and homely chalet.

Easy to book and key pick up and drop off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice , neat, warm place.

It's was a really nice stay, and the property manager is so friendly and helpful. A pity we left early to explore other places and could not get back early for our second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy in a winter wonderland

Cosy and cute log cabin with everything you need for a weekend away. Fresh snow fell while we were there and we thoroughly enjoyed walking in the surrounding area with fresh snow on the ground and on the trees. Wood burner kept the whole place cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantabulous!

It was one of a kind experience. Can't wait to come back ! Nice house with all amenities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great

It was great to stay there. Beautiful
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you, glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Place to stay

We really enjoyed our couple of days stay at The Beeches. The fireplace kept the whole house cosy and warm, and there was a plentiful supply of firewood. A small maintenance issue was fixed quickly when bought to the attention of the agents. Our bed was really comfortable, I had a great sleep. Highly recommended for a relaxing weekend away.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peaceful, clean & lovely

Had a lovely two days, house was very clean. Beautiful and peaceful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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