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Lake Stella Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property
Cabins in Mt Lyford with private hot tubs and kitchens

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Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View | Shared kitchen facilities | Stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included

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102 Mt Lyford Forest Dr, Lyford, Canterbury, 7395
  • Mount Lyford
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
  • Mount Cookson

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Room options

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • 11 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 108 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 108 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Lyford

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat is located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mount Stewart and within a 10-minute drive of Mount Cookson. This 5-room, 3-star cabin property has private in-room hot tubs along with free self parking and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Stewart - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mount Peter - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Waiau Ferry Bridge - 55 min drive - 46.3 miles
  • Kaikoura Beach - 55 min drive - 47.4 miles
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 61 min drive - 50.3 miles

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat

Cabins in Mt Lyford with private hot tubs and kitchens
Guests staying at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A stay here includes free parking. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
The 5 heated cabins feature kitchens and patios. Other standard amenities include private hot tubs, private yards, and laptop-compatible safes. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is not available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: NZD 50 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • No housekeeping service

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 100 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 4 2024 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for NZD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: NZD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 100 for check-in between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?

This cabin is located in Mt Lyford, close to Mount Lyford, Mount Cookson, and Mount Terako. Mount Stewart is also within a driving distance of 1.5 mi.

Will I be able to park at this cabin?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cabin.

Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat have a casino?

No, Lake Stella Mountain Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?

No, there is no indoor pool on site; however, each accommodation at this cabin features a private hot tub.

Is Lake Stella Mountain Retreat good for couples?

Couples staying at this cabin will value amenities like a kitchen, lake views in some cabins, as well as a terrace.

Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat have a hot tub?

Yes, all cabins at this cabin have private spa tubs.

Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Lake Stella Mountain Retreat doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat for a fee of NZD 50 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

Are there rooms with balconies at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?

Yes, every cabin at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat comes with a patio with some featuring lake or mountain views.

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What a space! The drive up is rather intense and I wonder if maybe there should be a warning when booking like other spaces have? Otherwise it was almost otherworldly when we arrived in the thick fog and woke in the morning to wonderful scenery. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yuriy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is definitely beyond majestic, plus very kind staff and locals. The pictures seen online doesn't really give complete justice to how amazing this place is. I strongly recommend this place for a holiday getaway for you and your loved ones. See it for yourself and you will know what I mean -- I suggest going during winter season. My partner and I will definitely go back to this amazing paradise! Not to mention this place is a dog-friendly one. How cool is that!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off the grid but with amazing solar power and heaps of firewood fully prepped for our outside hot tub and our inside fire
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Peace and quiet

Looking for somewhere different? 1260m above sea level in a ski field area in summer. Great scenery and some good walks. Sometimes windy. The road access is what you would expect for a ski field.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hut was well designed and the little fire place was great at heating the hut, hot tub was a nice treat and the kitchen and bathrooms are very good too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

This place is amazing! Stunning views, peaceful, comfy bed, everything clean, organized, kitchen fully equipped, the bathtub is awesome to relax and is actually bigger than it looks like. Tim was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely going back and we will recommend this place to all our friends! Take repellent, fly spray, citronella candles and everything you can to keep the flys away lol
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing. We were blown away by the stars!! The hit tub was great and super easy to get going.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish we had wi-fi in the huts too, not only in the main hut!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Anna, New Zealand

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful location. Great little main cabin with showers and toilets etc (no fridge, if you bring anything cold in winter just leave it out in the snow!) the pillows were pretty sad and felt like they might give up soon, bed needed more blankets as it was pretty chilly, but bearable. Hot tub fairly hard to get going, ended up having a luke warm bath but cant fault it purely because of the beauty of the location, would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome spot. Such a friendly mountain. Couldn’t get the tub hot so will have to return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eliza, Christchurch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Most amazing stay. .....perfect clear skies and amazingly clear blue skies in the morning. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get away from it all!

Wow, where to begin? We had been in NZ for two weeks and decided to stay here our last night before flying out. I wish we had stayed longer, because this place is unreal, you feel like you are literally on top of the world! Tim was great, showed us around and made us feel welcome the sunset and stars up here at night are unbelievable. On our next trip back we will be staying here again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a special place. Will definitely return there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019