Title: Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. Cottage in Middle Valley with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. ![Dishwasher, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110380000/110377100/110377035/67dc1545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110380000/110377100/110377035/w1620h1076x0y4-7dc9ec46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110380000/110377100/110377035/a7944788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110380000/110377100/110377035/70c15d92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. (Middle Valley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110380000/110377100/110377035/2d77a653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 - 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) ## Similar properties ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Unit 4) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12350000/12346100/12346054/ad0a109c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pinewood Motels Fairlie - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 452 reviews £82 includes taxes & fees 12 Dec - 13 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=12346054&PinnedHotelID=12346054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111720000/111710400/111710334/3c747b98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fiery Peak Glampsite with Stargazing & Hot tub Geraldine - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=111710334&PinnedHotelID=111710334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59201500/59201412/92366ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fairlie Family Home Fairlie - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 54 reviews £128 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=59201412&PinnedHotelID=59201412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111440000/111431100/111431072/88b8b212.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gladstone Grand Hotel Fairlie - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 5.6 16 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 20 Dec - 21 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=111431072&PinnedHotelID=111431072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119576400/119576313/ebd96bab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui Haven - country escape in Geraldine Kakahu - Washer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=119576313&PinnedHotelID=119576313&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49190000/49180200/49180109/da1705ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 3 Bedroom house. 2 minute walk to Fairlie town & famous pies! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.0634,170.93456&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dg%7CkG_thr_%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FW%40S%40U%40U%40S%40U%40UBU%40SBUBUBSBUBUBUDODUBUDSDSDSFSDSDSFOFUDQHQFSFQFQHQFQHQHOHQHQHOHOHQHMJOJOHMJOJKJOJMJKLKJOJKLKJKLMJGLKLKLILGLILKLINCLILILELINCLGNENELENANELCNENALCNCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40NDLBNDN%40LDNDLDNFLBNHLDLHLHNBLHLJLHLFLHLJLJJFLLJJLJJJJNLJJJJLJNJJJNHLJNHNJLHPHNHNHPHPHNHPFPHPFPFPFRFPFPFTFNDRDRFRDRDRDRBTDTDNBTBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVATARATARATCTATARCTCTCRCTCTCREPETCTETEPETGNETEPGPGTGPGPGRGPGPIPGPIPINIPIPININIPKNILKNILKNKJKNKLKJMJKNKJMJKLMJKFMJMJMHMFMHMJMHODMFMHMDOHMDODMDODMDO%40ODMBODO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOEMCOEOAMEOEOEMEOEMIMEMIMGOEMIMKMIMGMIMKMKKGMKKMMKKKKOMKKKKMKOKKKOIMKOKMIOIQIOIOIQIQIOIQGQIQGQGQGSIQEQGUGQEQEUGOEUEQEUCUEUEQCSCUCUCSCUCUASCUAUAUASAUASAU%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HHuzvRJR27czZ_NIg8ucqZiV05I=) Middle Valley, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Fairlie Heritage Museum \- 10 min drive \- 10.6 miles - Fairlie Golf Course \- 10 min drive \- 10.3 miles - McLean Park \- 10 min drive \- 10.6 miles - Geraldine Historical Society Museum \- 22 min drive \- 25.8 miles - Geraldine Observatory \- 23 min drive \- 26.2 miles #### 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? ### Where is Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Copper John, close to the Ski Fields here in the McKenzie. Quiet and private. Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven B. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Very tidy little cottage. Very happy with our stay ##### Steven B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter C. 27 Jul 2025 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. ##### Peter C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jude 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very secluded spot to stay with great features ##### Jude Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lilly 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great cabin, very private. Will definitely stay again..thanks for having us.. ##### Lilly Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice clean, secluded, self contained cabin surrounded by trees which wad lovely.. ##### Leah Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful garden surrounding the cabin. Well appointed kitchen. ##### Tyler Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### David A. 8 Mar 2025 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. ##### David A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve C. 17 Feb 2025 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 ##### Steve C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith 28 Feb 2025 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. ##### Keith Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela 17 Nov 2024 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. ##### Pamela Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gaenor L. 2 Sept 2025 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. ##### Gaenor L. 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