Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Port Levy, Canterbury

Banks Peninsula34 min drive
Lyttelton Harbour49 min drive
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)103 min drive
Sumner Beach113 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful views and short walk to the lake. Really enjoyed our stay here.

Peter Y.

Oct 11, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mezzanine Bedroom

+1

4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

1 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Log Cabin Vacation Retreat

This beautiful authentic log cabin Bach offers panoramic views of the bay and will have you relaxing in no time. A great sized section with petanque court and native planting that attracts kereru (Wood Pigeon), piwakawaka (fantail) and Korimako (bellbird) for a lovely morning chorus.
The Bach sleeps 10 with room in the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms for a stretcher or port-a-cot if needed (not supplied). The first bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed and the 3rd bedroom is a large mezzanine with a queen bed and 4 single beds.
Great indoor-outdoor flow to a large deck with views of the bay and perfect for a classic kiwi BBQ (provided) or watching the sun go down. There is an upstairs deck looking out to the heads which is a great place for a relaxed breakfast.
There is a dish washer and washing machine available (please bring your own washing powder/detergent) and a heat pump to keep you warm.
So much on offer in this stunning location with the beach and jetty just a couple of minutes walk and a longer walk out to the heads or a monument accessible right from the front door. It is also just a short drive to Akaroa, Purau, Pigeon Bay or Diamond Harbour for some further afield exploring.
There is limited / no cell phone coverage in Port Levy, so this is a fantastic place to escape from technology and truly unwind. We love that our batch has no TV and we enjoy wonderful days and evenings of games and socialising with family and friends.

Linen isn't provided so please bring your own.

Some pets maybe accepted. Please ask a question to discuss.

NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the cabin clean and tidy and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

Mandy Grenier

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Port Levy

Located in Port Levy, this holiday home is near the beach. Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ellangowan and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Tamaki Heritage Village and Caddyshack City. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Port Levy, Canterbury

What's nearby

Banks Peninsula - 34 min drive
Lyttelton Harbour - 49 min drive
Christchurch Gondola - 51 min drive
New Brighton Beach - 110 min drive
Sumner Beach - 113 min drive

Getting around

Christchurch Railway Station - 81 min drive
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪Diamond Harbour Eatery & Bar - ‬16 min drive
‪Taylor's Mistake - ‬60 min drive
‪Diamond Harbour Dairy - ‬16 min drive
‪Godley House - ‬16 min drive
‪Orton Bradley Park - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin Vacation Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin Vacation Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin Vacation Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin Vacation Retreat located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ripapa Island, Church Bay and Quail Island. Banks Peninsula is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter Y.

11 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful property with great facilities.

Wonderful views and short walk to the lake. Really enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

marie

13 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

A perfect getaway spot for escaping the bustle of life and Wifi. Lovely views and birdlife. Relying on the cleaning of previous guests is a little daunting but in this case wasn't a problem at all.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

15 Apr 2024

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

Stayed for Easter. Lovely quiet spot

Loved the log cabin. Warm and comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

12 Apr 2024

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

Serenity

The bach is well located in port Levy, a close 2 min walk to the jetty. The lical community are very friendly. Remember to buy all your supplies 8n Littleton or Diamond Harbour before going over the hill. It is quite a drive to shops from the bach. Views are breathtakingly beautiful. Bach is cosy and well equiped. Nights are pindrop quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G.

14 Feb 2024

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

Weekend stay

Beautiful bach and location

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie O.

13 Feb 2024

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

Time out

Very nice genuine log home, the Quail family rummaging around in lower garden was awesome.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

25 Jan 2024

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

Great house with beautiful views of the sea

Great house with a good size enclosed garden, few minutes walk from the beach

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu J.

26 Dec 2023

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

An amazing spot!

Really loved this place. Fells very remote with out driving a day!. Awesome short get-away in a cool place with a brilliant deck.(got a touch burnt) Got my first swim of the season off the jetty too. Thanks very much, wIll stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

27 Nov 2023

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

Awesome location

Our group loved getting away to this log cabin. Beautiful house in a beautiful spot, only a short drive from Christchurch. Unique experience being a log cabin. Great deck and lawn area, positioned perfectly for an evening BBQ. Would definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet E.

12 Nov 2023

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

Relaxing weekend

Loved the weekend away. Fantastic views and interesting log cabin bach. Everything we needed

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley A.

9 Nov 2023

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

Great weekend

Great property, beautiful views, quite, relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regan G.

9 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing stay

Great cabin in a beautiful part of the world. Perfect location for some quiet time with fantastic views.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

30 Apr 2023

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

Met our needs very well.

Everything was as expected. We enjoyed our time there. Would book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

26 Apr 2023

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

Stunning location

Lovely property overlooking the water. Perfect place for an escape from the city

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Innes J.

25 Mar 2023

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

Great spot!

A relaxing bach in a cool part of the peninsula!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

zac L.

11 Mar 2023

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

Relaxing time away

A wonderful house and location. Has everything you need, and just loved staying in a beautiful log cabin. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian S.

6 Mar 2023

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

Lovely stay away from it all

Great place to disconnect from the day to day hustle and have some quiet & relaxing time. The weather did not allow us to use the BBQ, but we imagine it would be a perfect spot to cook up some sausages while enjoying the stunning scenery. The log cabin was warm and cosy even without having the heat pump on, which gives credit to the solid timber construction. Kitchen has everything you need to cook up a storm.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

19 Feb 2023

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

Fantastic spot

The house was amazing! Location was superb, will definitely try get out there again

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

6 Feb 2023

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

Great place

Great place will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erwin M.

27 Jan 2023

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

Short break

Great place to unwind and relax with plenty of room for kids/teenagers to have their own space. Great walking track out to the heads.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

27 Jan 2023

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

Change of plans...

Originally booked for the family but plans changed at the last minute and kids didn't come with. The place would have been ideal but saying that my partner and I both enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddy M.

16 Jan 2023

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

Lovely batch

Was beautiful. Great view. Loved staying here and will do again. Loved the walk to the wharf. Beds and couches were a little old and could be replaced but other than that, loved our stay. Thank you 🙂

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

19 Dec 2022

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

Awesome Place and location would definitely stay again

Very good simple and quick and efficient

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neo M.

7 Dec 2022

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

Amazing view and location

So relaxing and peaceful, awesome place to get away from the city 10/10 would go again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

14 Nov 2022

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

Weekend trip

Great spot, easy to reach from Christchurch and nice place to get away from it all

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mandy Grenier

Kia ora - My name is Celia and my mum Mandy owns this awesome bach. My mum lives in Kaiapoi and we live in Christchurch and love being able to escape to Port Levy as it's so close to home. My mum's husband is Canadian and earlier on in his life he use to build log houses so there was an instant attraction when this place came up for sale. We have had many family gatherings here and mum loves having the grandchildren over to enjoy their childhood's the way she remembers growing up.

What makes this property unique

No wifi and no TV. This is a real traditional, get away from it all break - and you deserve it!!! Life is so busy and so scheduled these days that being able to truely unwind and be present with the ones you love is so special! This bach makes memories so come on over to our little slice of paradice.