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Lake Stella Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property
Comfortable cabins with Hot tubs and kitchens

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Lake Stella Mountain Retreat

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Lake
In-room safe, bed sheets
Interior detail
Stovetop, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared kitchen facilities

Overview of Lake Stella Mountain Retreat

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
102 Mt Lyford Forest Dr, Lyford, Canterbury, 7395
  • Popular LocationMount Cookson7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHanmer Springs Thermal Reserve53 min drive
  • Popular LocationHanmer Heritage Forest54 min drive
  • AirportKaikoura (KBZ)69 min drive
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Room options

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Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1.0 sq m
  • Studio
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Studio
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lyford

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat is located in Lyford. 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 Stewart and Mount Cookson.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Cookson - 7 min drive
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 53 min drive
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 54 min drive
  • Hanmer Forest Park - 64 min drive
  • Kaikoura Beach - 73 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.

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat

Comfortable cabins with Hot tubs and kitchens
Along with a garden, this smoke-free cabin has barbecues and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. All 5 cabins boast private hot tubs, and offer kitchens and 2 bathrooms. Other amenities available to guests include patios, private gardens and stovetops. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Lake Stella Mountain Retreat offers 5 accommodations with Hot tubs and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to patios. Accommodation at this 3-star cabin has kitchens with stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private spa tub

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • No housekeeping

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 rooms

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 4 April 2024 to 1 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Cabin Lyford
Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Cabin
Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Lyford
Stella Mountain Retreat Cabin
Stella Mountain Retreat Lyford
Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Cabin
Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Lyford
Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Cabin Lyford

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Stella Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a fee of NZD 100.

What time is check-out at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Stella Mountain Retreat located?

Situated in Lyford, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Mount Stewart and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Cookson and Mount Peter. Mount Malingson is 6 mi (9.7 km) away.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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