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Log Cabin Vacation Retreat

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A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A lush garden with a lawn, a variety of trees, and a lake in the background.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A large window offers a view of a mountainous landscape.
A log cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a red countertop, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the ocean, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy water sports, kayaking, swimming, hiking, and biking in the area. The patio offers a great outdoor space to relax while taking in the views of Church Bay and Quail Island.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Port Levy, Canterbury
  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Sumner Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, New Brighton Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mezzanine Bedroom

4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin Vacation Retreat

This beautiful authentic log cabin Bach offers panoramic views of the bay and will have you relaxing in no time. A great sized section with petanque court and native planting that attracts kereru (Wood Pigeon), piwakawaka (fantail) and Korimako (bellbird) for a lovely morning chorus.
The Bach sleeps 10 with room in the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms for a stretcher or port-a-cot if needed (not supplied). The first bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed and the 3rd bedroom is a large mezzanine with a queen bed and 4 single beds.
Great indoor-outdoor flow to a large deck with views of the bay and perfect for a classic kiwi BBQ (provided) or watching the sun go down. There is an upstairs deck looking out to the heads which is a great place for a relaxed breakfast.
There is a dish washer and washing machine available (please bring your own washing powder/detergent) and a heat pump to keep you warm.
So much on offer in this stunning location with the beach and jetty just a couple of minutes walk and a longer walk out to the heads or a monument accessible right from the front door. It is also just a short drive to Akaroa, Purau, Pigeon Bay or Diamond Harbour for some further afield exploring.
There is limited / no cell phone coverage in Port Levy, so this is a fantastic place to escape from technology and truly unwind. We love that our batch has no TV and we enjoy wonderful days and evenings of games and socialising with family and friends.

Linen isn't provided so please bring your own.

Some pets maybe accepted. Please ask a question to discuss.

NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the cabin clean and tidy and do the dishes before you leave.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9161600
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Levy

Located in Port Levy, this holiday home is near the beach. Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Church Bay. Tamaki Heritage Village and Caddyshack City are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Port Levy, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Lyttelton Harbour - 43 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Christchurch Gondola - 46 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Ferrymead Heritage Park - 49 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Sumner Beach - 52 min drive - 29.3 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 53 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 81 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Harbour Dairy - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Salt - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dark Star Ale House & Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Orton Bradley Park - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Soulful Coffee - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin Vacation Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Log Cabin Vacation Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin Vacation Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin Vacation Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin Vacation Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Ripapa Island, Church Bay and Banks Peninsula. Lake Forsyth and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet place to stay, gorgeous location and convenient to the marae!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, nice location, and cool wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in port levy and have had a great time coming back again! Great communication from our hosts and it works so well for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location ! We had an awesome family time at the log cabin . The deck , amazing huge yard and the view were all perfect for a chill time away .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great second stay.

Great stay, I have booked before and was happy to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views from the deck and cosy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful spot! Lovely log home, very cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Relaxing spot with lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Great cabin in a beautiful part of the world. Perfect location for some quiet time with fantastic views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view and location

So relaxing and peaceful, awesome place to get away from the city 10/10 would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Beautiful bach and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot

The house was amazing! Location was superb, will definitely try get out there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2023
Glad you enjoyed it. We love it that other people can enjoy this magic place too..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Great spot, easy to reach from Christchurch and nice place to get away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2022
Thankyou. That is great. Come again. Regards Mandy Grenier
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful bach

Nice property in beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed for Easter. Lovely quiet spot

Loved the log cabin. Warm and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was absolutely wonderful, so peaceful and beautiful. It was difficult to get to, as it was half an hour to the nearest town on twisty mountain roads. But it was wonderful when we arrived. The sea was lovely for swimming and the wildlife was great.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Great property, beautiful views, quite, relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location, comfy home

We loved our stay at this gorgeous spot. Plenty of room for everyone and the house was well equipped and so cute and quirky. We loved the deck and back yard, and the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a great getaway, we really enjoyed our stay there. Awesome view out to sea, relaxing on the deck with a drink while using the bbq was nice. The kids loved the easy walk to the beach and the tree swing, and had a great time playing with the friendly neighbours cat. You have a treasure here, thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2025
Thanks Reuben. Glad you all enjoyed it. We think it is a very special place and we are happy when guests get that too. Happy Christmas. Kind regards Mandy Grenier.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with beautiful views of the sea

Great house with a good size enclosed garden, few minutes walk from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

A relaxing bach in a cool part of the peninsula!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location

Lovely property overlooking the water. Perfect place for an escape from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing time away

A wonderful house and location. Has everything you need, and just loved staying in a beautiful log cabin. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mandy Grenier

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Kia ora - My name is Celia and my mum Mandy owns this awesome bach. My mum lives in Kaiapoi and we live in Christchurch and love being able to escape to Port Levy as it's so close to home. My mum's husband is Canadian and earlier on in his life he use to build log houses so there was an instant attraction when this place came up for sale. We have had many family gatherings here and mum loves having the grandchildren over to enjoy their childhood's the way she remembers growing up.

What makes this property unique

No wifi and no TV. This is a real traditional, get away from it all break - and you deserve it!!! Life is so busy and so scheduled these days that being able to truely unwind and be present with the ones you love is so special! This bach makes memories so come on over to our little slice of paradice.

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