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Log cabin in the mountains with indoor climbing wall, perfect for a family.

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms
DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Map
Lyford, Canterbury
  • Popular LocationMount Cookson13 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Lyford16 min drive
  • Popular LocationHanmer Springs Thermal Reserve59 min drive
  • AirportKaikoura (KBZ)76 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.

Log cabin in the mountains with indoor climbing wall, perfect for a family.

Top Shelf, located at the top end of Mt Lyford village, offers fantastic mountain views in every direction. This basic log cabin receives all day sun and is a tranquil getaway for a family or couple. The living area, heated by a cosy log fire, is furnished and has comfy bean bags to relax in. The dining area seats 5 and the kitchen is well equipped to provide a good holiday meal. Downstairs is a shower and the spiral staircase leads to the upper floor bathroom and toilet. The master bedroom has a queen bed and the mezzanine floor has 3 single beds. The rimu ceiling and exposed wooden beams provide a warm natural ambiance.
A large deck opens up from the mezzanine floor with great views of Mt Lyford, perfect for star gazing at night. Listen to the bell birds while having a picnic on the lawn sheltered by a pocket of native bush. The lounge room wall is dotted with climbing grips to practise your bouldering skills.
NO EV-charging is allowed on this property.

Top Shelf is perfectly positioned to the ski field access road and it is only a few minutes walk to the reserve, tarn and bush walking tracks to Lake Crystal.
Top Shelf is the basic no frills log cabin on the list of Mt Lyford Holiday Homes which has all the functionality you need for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
Note that bedlinens are not standard included but can be arranged on request.

Property manager

Claudine Barnes

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • 1 unit

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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

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

Property is also known as

Top Shelf log Cabin With Indoor Climbing Wall

About the neighborhood

Lyford

Located in Mt Lyford, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hanmer Heritage Forest and Conical Hill Walkway 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 Stewart. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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 Log cabin in the mountains with indoor climbing wall, perfect for a family. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log cabin in the mountains with indoor climbing wall, perfect for a family.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log cabin in the mountains with indoor climbing wall, perfect for a family.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log cabin in the mountains with indoor climbing wall, perfect for a family. located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzanne G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Simon w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice private location with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Katrina

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gwenno P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Quite far from the main road. Saw a beautiful sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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