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

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2 bedrooms - Log cabin in the mountains with indoor climbing wall, perfect for a family. (Lyford)
Perched at the top end of Mt Lyford village, Top Shelf offers panoramic views in every direction. Relax by the log fire in the living area or unwind on comfy bean bags and enjoy a tranquil getaway for families or couples.

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9.2 out of 10
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Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

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About this property

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 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

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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

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).

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Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon w.

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

Great location

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

8/10 Good

Vanessa C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne G.

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

8/10 Good

steve l.

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

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

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

8/10 Good

RICHARD B.

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

Thanks

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

4/10 Poor

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

May

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwenno P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

8/10 Good

Alana D.

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

8/10 Good

Leonard A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary J.

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

8/10 Good

Duane T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

8/10 Good

Philippa H.

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

8/10 Good

Chanelle B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Lovely

What a great cabin. Snuggly and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian D.

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

Awesome location and experience

The kids loved the outdoor spaces, it was good to get them off their devices. The location and scenery was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021