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Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private.

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Exterior
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Dishwasher, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Middle Valley, Canterbury
  • Place, Fairlie Heritage Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, McLean Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairlie Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Middle Valley

At this cottage, you'll be 13.8 km (8.6 mi) from Fairlie Golf Course and 13.8 km (8.6 mi) from Fairlie Heritage Museum. .Accommodation features a washing machine, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
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What's nearby

  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • McLean Park - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 58 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 59 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Stag - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private.

Quiet and Private: Perfect for couples or solo travellers who want a peaceful environment after a day of skiing or anything else. If it's winter, there are a number of ski fields close by.

We are 10 minutes from Fairlie and the Fairlie pies. 20 mins from Mt Dobson.
40 minutes from Tekapo and the beautiful Lake.
90 minutes from the majestic Aoraki / Mount Cook.

We offer a comfortable apartment with all the amenities. Laundry, full kitchen and separate lounge.

PLEASE NOTE: We have pets that include a GSD and three cats - Beware - you might have to pat them and say hello!

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Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private.?

The closest beach to Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. is Caroline Bay Beach (44.2 km).

Does Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private.?

No, Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little place.Great stay, peaceful, relaxing and good location... totally enjoyed our stay.highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Subhani M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean accommodation, quiet and remote. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jianwei C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay, everything was quite under the blink stars. The attentive host gave us help when we need it the most.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in countryside 10 minute drive to Fairlie.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeremy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and a special place to stay. Very private
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodation was clean and had everything we needed. The location was beautiful and so peaceful. We only got a glimpse of the farm cats but glad they came to say hi. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Manan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Cozy and nice sweet little place. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle, clean and tidy. Kitchen well equipped, would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Great stay

Very tidy little cottage. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded spot to stay with great features
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cabin, very private. Will definitely stay again..thanks for having us..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter C.

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

Cottage Feel

Nice decor, very comfortable and sunny - even in winter. And nice and private. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were good. Didn’t have any physical contact with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean, secluded, self contained cabin surrounded by trees which wad lovely..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was all very good. Only inconvenience was to connect to wifi l had to walk close to host's house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cherie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage with full kitchen (would have appreciated some milk and sugar) Noise on the roof on a cold rainy night was unexpecred (might have been a possum dancing up there). Expected no wi-fi but didnt expect no connection at all but was an opportunity to decompress. Andrea was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful garden surrounding the cabin. Well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaenor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations. Beautiful comfortable warm cosy private location. Well stocked with utensils for cooking. Hosts were very friendly including cats. No wifi was a bit challenging and it is a 10-15 min drive from Fairlie.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David A.

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

3 day stay

Everything was excellent but I had not noted that there was no Wi-Fi or 4G signal at all. But everything else was perfect - very comfortable, clean, and very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great

the cottage was idealonly drawbacks a) no wifi...b) the previous occupants had not cleaned plates and cutlery very well...c) mouldy ice cream punnet in freezer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So quiet a kilometre off the highway. A little cottage set among trees and shrubs up a gravel driveway. Two friendly dogs. German Shepherd and ? Labrador. Both understand “Go Home” and a pointing finger. Even a smart black cat later. No Wi-Fi no Lebara signal. But close to Fairlie. Lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was peaceful and immediately made me feel relaxed to overlook the hills, the cows in the nearby paddock & the trees and gardens surrounding the cabin; I wish I had spent my whole 5 days in the Fairlie/Geraldine area here. It was clean & modern, well equiped kitchen, really comfortable bed and couch, great shower, good heat pump. While there was no WiFi, sometimes in life that is good; I didn’t find it an issue. Free to air TV is available. Oh, and the visit by the beautiful dog and a very friendly and healthy looking cat that obviously are familiar with the cabin was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jonathan & Rebecca M.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026