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

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
2 bedrooms

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lyford, Canterbury
  • Mount Cookson
    12 min drive
  • Mount Lyford
    17 min drive
  • Mount Malingson
    21 min drive
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    66 min drive

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About the area

Lyford

Located in Lyford, this cabin is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Mount Stewart and Mount Cookson. .This cabin is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Mount Lyford and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Mount Malingson.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Cookson - 12 min drive
  • Mount Lyford - 17 min drive
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 58 min drive
  • Conical Hill - 60 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 69 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.

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

The Beeches is a cool little hide-out. Quirky elements give this house character. A warm log fire easily heats the house. Perfect place for a couple or a small family.

The Beeches is set in an acre of native bush, where you will wake to the song of the native birds. Take a deep breath and feel revived with the crisp clear mountain air. You will be able to relax on the several decks, enjoying the beautiful view of Mt Lyford and the Seaward Kaikouras in total privacy and seclusion.

The Beeches is an adorable little cabin, ideal fora romantic break for two. It has a log burner, stove/oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, TV, a bedroom with comfortable double bed with duvets and pillows and 2 single beds on the mezzanine, and just about everything you’d need for your stay.Please note: no pets.

There is an underground ‘cellar’ in the garden; a cool little hide out for some kids play.

There is plenty to do at Mt Lyford in both summer and winter; the ski field is 10kms from this log chalet and has excellent facilities for families, there is also ice skating, tennis, walking, swimming holes, the hot pools at Hanmer, several golf courses within easy reach, and Mt Lyford Lodge offers an ambient bar and restaurant meals.
Note that bedlinens are not standard included but can be arranged on request. No wifi or cell phone coverage.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Claudine Barnes

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

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
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking 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

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Adorable Warm log Cabin on a Private Section

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Cute cottage, fabulous fire, lovely and clean. Thanks so much for a great wee get-away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Alma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway in nature
Beautiful and private! Thoroughly enjoyed my time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
The place was exactly what we were looking for. Lovely ambiance and a very cozy location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Martin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cosy
Comfortable, cosy and quiet, great log burner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Birgitte G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
House was a bit old and showing signs it that, otherwise lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

David D.

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.

10/10 Excellent

matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

kate f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Warm, cosy and relaxing.. thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Derek H., Crow'snest pass

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful

8/10 Good

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantabulous!
It was one of a kind experience. Can't wait to come back ! Nice house with all amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Tomas K.

Great
It was great to stay there. Beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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.

8/10 Good

Tammy P., Dunedin

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Really nice location and batch
Great place in a great location. The place was clean and had everything needed for a relaxing stay! Would recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019