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

Cottage in Middle Valley with kitchen

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Dishwasher, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)
Exterior - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)
Dishwasher, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)
Escape to a peaceful retreat, just 10 minutes from Fairlie and the famous Fairlie pies. Enjoy a comfortable apartment with laundry facilities, full kitchen and separate lounge - perfect for unwinding after a day of fishing or skiing at Mt Dobson.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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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!

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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Exterior
The Rusty Shed-Lake Ohau. Stones throw away from the lakes , the Ohau Ski Feild.
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 1 review
The Rusty Shed-Lake Ohau. Stones throw away from the lakes , the Ohau Ski Feild.

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

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood

Map
Middle Valley, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 10 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 10 min drive - 16.6 km
  • McLean Park - 10 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve - 22 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Geraldine Observatory - 23 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gladstone Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Library Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. located?

Situated in Middle Valley, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fairlie Golf Course, Fairlie Heritage Museum, and McLean Park. Pleasant Valley Daffodils and Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jude

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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