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Lake Stella Mountain Retreat

3.0 star property
Mt Lyford cabins with Hot tubs and kitchens

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Shared kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (5)

  • 5 smoke-free cabins
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private hot tub
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bath or shower
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

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Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
2 bathrooms
Toaster
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

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

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Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
2 bathrooms
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Studio
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
102 Mt Lyford Forest Dr, Lyford, Canterbury, 7395

What's nearby

  • Mount Cookson - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mount Peter - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 53 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Conical Hill - 55 min drive - 72.0 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 64 min drive - 62.0 km

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

Enjoy your visit to Mt Lyford with a stay at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights, and cabins feature Hot tubs and kitchens.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Property size

    • 5 cabins
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A private hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shared bathroom
  • Bath 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 lifts
  • 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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 100

Renovations and closures

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 50 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
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.

Also known as

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 currently open?
This property is closed from 4 April 2024 to 1 April 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lake Stella Mountain Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of NZD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Lake Stella Mountain Retreat and nearby?
Lake Stella Mountain Retreat has a picnic area and a garden.
Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat have private hot tubs?
Yes, this cabin has a a private hot tub.
Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a toaster and cookware.
Does Lake Stella Mountain Retreat have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cabin features a patio and a garden.

Lake Stella Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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
Lea, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Yuriy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jamela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Off the grid but with amazing solar power and heaps of firewood fully prepped for our outside hot tub and our inside fire
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location was amazing. We were blown away by the stars!! The hit tub was great and super easy to get going.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wish we had wi-fi in the huts too, not only in the main hut!!!
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Anna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome spot. Such a friendly mountain. Couldn’t get the tub hot so will have to return
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Most amazing stay. .....perfect clear skies and amazingly clear blue skies in the morning. We will be back
Eliza, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a special place. Will definitely return there.
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review