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Affordable & cosy alpine cabin - an ideal couples retreat with outdoor bath!

Cabin in Hanmer Springs

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Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
1 bedroom, WiFi
Located on the forest's edge, this cozy cabin is a peaceful retreat just a short stroll from Hanmer township. Unwind under the stars in an outdoor bath on your private deck or enjoy relaxing indoors with smart TV and modern bathroom.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 212 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

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

Affordable & cosy alpine cabin - an ideal couples retreat with outdoor bath!

Tucked away on the forest's edge, this little cabin is the perfect place to escape to.

The location is 1.2 km from the township - a peaceful spot yet only a ten-minute stroll (or a 3 min drive) to the hub of Hanmer. The cabin is new and, although it is small, it is quick to heat and has everything you need - a comfy queen-sized bed, smart tv, modern ensuite and a well-equipped kitchenette.

Enjoy relaxing out under the stars in the outdoor bath on your own private deck.

Pet dogs are welcome to join you on your stay -we just ask that there is no dog hair left in the cabin and no damage done to internal furnishings. The huge 0.6 ha section is a dog's paradise with heaps of room to run around. The section is dog fenced off from the neighbouring house but it is not fenced on the sides that border forestry reserve. We do ask that any dogs are kept under control as there are walking tracks nearby within the reserve. There is however a large grassy area on the section and within that we have fenced off an area of about 10m x 5m (including trees for shade) as somewhere secure to leave a dog unattended.

As many of our guests aren't travelling far from home (often from Christchurch), to keep the price down we offer the option of bringing their own sheets (or sleeping bag), pillow cases and towels. If you'd rather we supply them, there is an extra fee for this ($25 for the bedding and $5 per towel).

If you want a break away in nature that doesn't break the bank - this is for you.
If you want a simple base from which you can explore many bike and tramping trails - this is for you.
If you want to spend your time enjoying the cafes and restaurants of Hanmer and only really need a small kitchen - this is for you.
If you want to stay somewhere that really feels like being in the wilderness rather than the suburbs, this is for you.
If you want to be able to bring your dog(s), this is for you.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi (surcharge)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 129 square feet

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Policies

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please vacuum small area of carpet by bed, vacuum in cupboard.
Please leave the dehumidifier running - if you have turned this off over night, please turn on again when you leave as otherwise condensation builds up.
If you'd rather not do any cleaning, please contact Bizzy Bees (details on property instruction sheet sent out with booking) and they will do it all for you for a fee.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Cabin must be left as found, ie guest needs to clean and tidy on departure OR opt to pay a cleaner to -contact details on info sheet sent with booking

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Hanmer Springs, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Conical Hill Walkway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Conical Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chisholm Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪No.31 Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Burgers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fire and Ice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Saints - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable & cosy alpine cabin - an ideal couples retreat with outdoor bath! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Affordable & cosy alpine cabin - an ideal couples retreat with outdoor bath!?

As of 1 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Affordable & cosy alpine cabin - an ideal couples retreat with outdoor bath! on 2 Dec 2025 start from AU$135.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Affordable & cosy alpine cabin - an ideal couples retreat with outdoor bath! located?

Situated in Hanmer Springs, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Conical Hill Walkway and Chisholm Park. Conical Hill and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Affordable & cosy alpine cabin - an ideal couples retreat with outdoor bath! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute. Great location. Great space for dog to run around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, warm and well appointed cabin.Great shower with awesome water pressure and the huge bath fit 2 adults very comfortably Perfect for a quick couples getaway Oh and the meals at Tease were absolutely delicious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taedyn G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away to relax and the bath was fantastic.Nice and cosy to wind down for couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac M.

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

Very nice

Nice and cheap, felt away from town but was only a couple minutes drive from the centre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin

I found the cabin nice and cozy, has everything you need for platters and good heating. The host was very lovely and helpful during our stay with quick replies making sure we are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Anzac weekend

Was such a lovely stay, nice place to relax (seems far away from everything) while still being close to town. Really enjoyed the outdoor bath too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minka K.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely place exactly as advertised. Perfect location easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard W.

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

Hanmer tiny house

Lovely very small cabin as a base for exploring. The owner was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL W.

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

Great location

cute accomodation which was great for a short stay with our dog
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella K.

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

Cosy cabin

So cosy and gorgeous property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Parkes F.

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

Nice little tiny house

Comfortable..lovely setting...outdoor bath great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine H.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
could not stay there no room to move way over priced for what it is could not even get a part refund out of them
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

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

Alpine Cosy Cabin stay

Delightful stay at the cosy cabin.Situated close to town yet the cabin has a lovely bush setting.The outdoor tub was definitely a highlight after the days ride.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Beautiful setting

Lovely wee cabin in a gorgeous setting, very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Weekend Break

A great place to relax in a quiet off road tree/parkland environment! Close to Hanmer and many walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Weekend away

Great property nice and private
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

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

Relaxing cabin in a great spot

We enjoyed the location at the forest edge and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The outdoor bath was a treat and we loved that we could bring our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrie P.

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

Very nice and beautiful

Was a very nice and beautiful place
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira C.

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

Perfect!

Super cosy and cute little place. The outdoor tub was a nice addition, and there was excellent birdwatching! The wifi was a little slow, but that would be our only fault, it really was a l9vely place to stay and very easy to come and go from. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita A.

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

Stayed 1 night

Such a lovely private spot and the bath is huge!!!! The bed was so comfortable! I will book again..loved my time there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumi K.

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

Perfect place

Lovely small cozy place just few minutes from town centre. Loved the outdoor bathtub. In between the nature. Pet friendly:) we had a very good time . Would visit again next year .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Quaint and peaceful stay

We enjoyed our short stay at the cabin and found everything convenient and cozy! Everything was neat and tidy and the cabin was nice and quiet.Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Relaxing Hanmer Springs getaway

The place was tidy and the bath was great. Thoughtful placement of the tiny home. Great for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ray B.

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

Tiny house under the stars

Cute wee cabin at the foot of Conical Hill. Good access to walking tracks and an easy stroll or short drive to the village. A bit of a tight squeeze (as advertised) but the cabin surrounds were lovely and we spent some time star gazing after sunset. Also dog friendly which was a winner for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025