Eco cabin / tiny house accommodation

Relax in nature at blockhill, North Canterbury, New Zealand

Enjoy the peace and quiet in our low impact, sustainable cabin. Built from recycled materials and nestled in a quiet valley overlooking native forest, a simple rustic getaway to relax and unwind. A great place for a memorable holiday! Perfect for a romantic honeymoon or anniversary getaway, or a private artist's or writer's retreat.

A peaceful retreat surrounded by organic (permaculture) gardens and native bush. Relax in the hammocks during the sunny days or soak in the fire-bath under the night sky. A cosy cottage on a rainy day with beautiful private views looking out over the beech trees. Get back to nature and unwind while you enjoy the sights and sounds of country-living.The Eco Cabin is a studio style single room which includes a mezzanine loft bed (queen mattress) with an additional fold-out futon bed downstairs. There is easy access to an outdoor composting toilet and fire-heated/solar-heated shower, as well as a fire-heated/solar-heated outdoor bath.

The cooking facilities include a fire-heated range cooktop and oven. There is also a toaster, a double hotplate, and a toaster oven for your convenience. The cabin has running water and a kitchen bench for preparing easy meals. There is also a mini fridge that can be turned on if needed.

A private deck overlooking the native bush is also available for bird-watching and relaxation.

Suitable for up to 2 guests. Additional guests please enquire
Not suitable for young children
No wifi
No smoking anywhere on the premises

One night $145
2 or more nights $120 per night

Explore the cabin

Snug little home

Details The cabin is a studio style single room which includes a mezzanine loft bed (up the ladder) with an additional fold-out futon bed in the 'lounge'

Funky outdoor bathroom

Enjoy a nice hot gravity fed shower in a tranquil outdoor setting. Made from recycled red brick, glass blocks, roofing tiles and natural timber from the farm. Water is heated by the wood fire inside the cabin.

Easy access to outdoor composting toilet and fire-heated shower

Enjoy a relaxing outdoor bath at the end of the day

Take in the stars while soaking in the wood fired outdoor bath.

Fully equipped kitchen

Details The cooking facilities are a bit rustic, but if you are up for an adventure, you can cook your meals on top of the fire-heated range, or inside the oven. There is also a toaster, a double hotplate, and a toaster oven for your convenience. The cabin has running water and a kitchen bench for preparing easy meals. There is a also a mini fridge.

For your enjoyment

hammocks and bean bags
books
games
plug in speakers for music
dvds (bring your own laptop)
cellphone coverage - moderate

Where are we...

Blockhill is located between Kaikoura, Cheviot and Hanmer Springs. Check out the map.

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