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Log Cabin in the Mountains

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A wooden cabin surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains in the background.
A small attic room with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a television.
A wooden building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, stove, and refrigerator.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Lyford, Canterbury
  • Place, Amuri A&P Showgrounds
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

mezzanine floor

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

downstairs

Shower only

upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Lyford

Located in Lyford, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. A Maze N Golf and Hanmer Pitch n Putt Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Lyford and Mount Cookson. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Lyford, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Amuri A&P Showgrounds - 49 min drive - 45.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin in the Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin in the Mountains?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin in the Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin in the Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Mount Lyford and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Mount Cookson. Amuri A&P Showgrounds and Culverden Gallery are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.2

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 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very unique property with a lovely canping vibe but also a very luxurious cabin style stay. Beautiful veiws every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Gorgeous location! Would be so awesome in the heart of winter when there is snow on the mountains. Bach is comfy with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Nice private location with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s amazing experience for my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic views

Lovely wee cabin, views out every window, my 4 teenagers enjoyed the mini golf and the climbing wall became challenge time!Great walks around the area too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, loved the fire, really nice and warm. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay in the NZ wilderness

Lovely little log cabin with all the basics to help you enjoy your stay but also get back to enjoying the simple things in life. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Quiet location for a lovely family break would love to return when there is snow around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Too shelf - super cozy chalet

Overall very happy with layout and comfort..kids loved the climbing wall
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous location

A true ski lodge in a beautiful location. We will definitely be looking at coming back. Gary
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend away / fire ++

Such a nice weekend away , slow paced and enjoyed being in the mountains. The home was perfect including a fire which we had on for nearly the entire time. There is internet there / 3G/4G. Nice wee walks around perfect for young kids w a little playground.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanks

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clear the Path

Location was excellent, it was private, quiet and gorgeous views of the mountains. Enjoyed Monopoly and Card games. Will come back in Winter. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenery was beautiful. The cabin itself was run down and needs a spring clean. It’s not good value for money -we were disappointed in how little love has gone into the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning with unexpected pleasures

It was a last-minute booking at the only available place we could find within a couple of hours of Christchurch, the first public holiday weekend post-COVID-19 lockdown. We were simply desperate to get away from home, so were not being fussy, but this property was so wonderful we're definitely adding it to our getaway list! We particularly enjoyed the home-made mini-golf course in the garden. I had expected it to be freezing, but the house was well equipped with a wood fire (plenty of wood), lots of heaters and blankets as well if required (which we didn't) and not nearly as cold or draughty as I thought it might be. We enjoyed walking up to a frozen-over Crystal lake too. The whole Mt Lyford area is a welcome alternative to Hanmer Springs or Kaikoura, and I expect we'll be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We would love to see you back one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer break

Great spot. Comfortable cabin. Had everything we needed. Mini golf site was very cool! We were a bit disappointed about the $10 per person charge to access the local walks (nothing to do with this listing) but the accommodation side was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Quite far from the main road. Saw a beautiful sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TOP SHELF

Fantastic place to stay with a great host Claudine is very informative of the area having been a resident local for many year's We were there for the snow but pitty the norwest had beaten us to it tho plenty of other activities to do
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The property was warm and cosy with the log fire heating up the cabin nicely. Our young kids loved the golf course and the bean bags. Great views from the house as well as close to the ski field access road. The property was as described - “no frills” it was a little dated and unfortunately the oven smoked when we tried to use it. Over all a comfortable stay thou.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Neat place,Good place to get away from it all

Nice and quiet, no shortage of good dry fire wood either to keep the fire going, IDeal for winter escape
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with great views

The property was amazing. We got upgraded due to cluster flies in the property, and the transition was simple. Amazing communication and a great area to stay. Good views and walks around the area. Definitely recommend and will be coming back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome place and location

Really cool place would love to stay there again especially in winter that would be wicked!! only downfall about listing is it says it's 20something kms from hanmer when it's really a hour drive away, the owner told us this when we arrived. Other then that 100% allgood!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thanks for staying. Unfortunately VRBO-Bookabach does not have a reliable system to calculate distances between locations. They measure as the crow flies which in our case is absolutely incorrect. I will again notify them of this but we cannot influence their systems unfortunately.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for some R n R

Perfect location, would suit active people as well as the lazy(us) we went for a walk up the road played in the small playground and around the track. Relaxed in front of the cosy fire and played boardgames. Wonderful sleeping arrangements, cosy space, tranquil surroundings. Got to enjoy the stags roaring nearby at night too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet retreat

Great space for time away. Heating was a bit limited as sign asked us not to use fire in high winds and we were there on a windy day. Would advise that the fireplace handle which was broken be replaced as with no insulation it is super hot and dangerous. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Mountain Hideaway

Good little house making skiing up Mt Lyford super easy - Our kids loved the homemade mini golf course and playing on the rope swing. The fireplace makes the house lovely and warm with all the wood right there ready for use. House needs some general TLC with a broken window, lots of broken kitchen utensils and beds could do with being replaced as they are old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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