The cabin is a stand alone; very clean and quaint; has a fireplace (electric) for heat and looks; bathroom has its own little heater; shower has very hot water and good water pressure; 4 pillows; soft towels; wooden front porch with small table and 2 chairs; medium sized rectangle table and 2 chairs inside room; small kitchen area with fridge, cook top, microwave, dishes and cutlery; stand alone shelf/cupboard with table top space; inside of cabin is spacious; windows allow the room to be bright; furnishings are simple yet elegant - thought put into what furnishings to provide; an old wooden front door with a skeleton key; many sounds of nature; windows easily open; a little ways outside of town in a nature area; SO quiet during the day and night

No available electric sockets near bed

It is in a lovely tranquil spot above akaroa up quite a steep narrow tarmacked road. It was a very hot day but with all the windows open there was a lovely breeze. We had a BBQ and outside seating area in our cabin also an indoor seating area for wet days. We had plenty of hot water with the gas Califont. The cabins are distanced apart and it was peaceful with lovely birdsong in the surrounding bush. Grounds kept well. Cabin had a wood burner and electric heater for cooler weather would be very cozy The most important thing is a comfy bed pillow and cleanliness which it certainly had, top marks.

The log cabins are private comfy and well built but the bathroom is a little poky with a shower curtain and the cooking facilities limited, fine for one night but would have missed dishwasher and oven if longer visit, however we only saw one cabin and cabins were all different so some may have had bigger kitchen and bathroom areas

What a beautiful place. The views were spectacular. We saw 5 types of native birds while walked the grounds in the evening. The lodge was comfortable and had all we needed for cooking. 3 bedrooms with clean and very comfy beds. The owners were wonderful to chat with and made us feel very welcome. They found a toy we’d left behind and went above and beyond to return it to us. Very kind.

We didn’t stay long enough and will definitely return soon.

Loved the setting - very green and peaceful. Cannot walk to the centre (need a car). Beautifully appointed cabin with everything you need. Would definitely stay again.

Surprisingly, the check our time in NZ in 10am (not 11am-12am like the rest if the world). We asked politely if there is any chance we could stay a bit longer 10.30-11.00 as out flight was not till the evening, but was told no - disappointing.

Absolutely gorgeous views, lovely roomy cabin away from everything. Super friendly helpful staff who were ready for me when I arrived. For the price I paid I was worried it would be more of a camp style place to stay, but I was pleasantly surprised by the luxury. What an amazing place and amazing value for money. Hope to be back one day.

Nothing at all

Great views, plenty of privacy, bed was OK, facilities were good, nice to be out of the town but just a couple of minutes by car down the hill when you need to.

Not much. The bunk room had great reading lights by each bed. It would have been nice to have had something similar over the main bed. It was not a "biggie".

Everything! The view from our studio was great, had a lovely breakfast out on the balcony and hearing the birds chirp in the morning just felt like bliss!

No complains here, only noting that the fan in the bathroom did not work, or maybe we couldn’t work out how to turn it on.

The cottage was just perfect set amongst trees and nature. It was peaceful and all you could hear were birds and watch the wild life. The room was beautifully styled and the bed was just bliss. I know I will stay there again and also let friends and family know

There was nothing not to like

Mt Vernon has the most stunning, well maintained grounds with views to Akaroa Harbour. We stayed in a lodge room which was well appointed, clean and tidy. The beds were very comfortable.

We were unable to connect to the wifi. The stairs to the upstairs part of our room were very narrow and steep.

Loved that the electric fire place was on which gave an incredibly cosy atmosphere to arrive to and a super comfy bed.

I like milk that doesn't come in plastic pottles, and likewise, it's far better for the environment to use refillable shampoo/soap and conditioner containers