Title: Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6060325&destination=Springfield%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=120458845&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community ## Photo gallery for Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community ![Outdoor dining - Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community (Springfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120458900/120458845/1ddf8b7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Southern Alps on your doorstep! 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Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community (Springfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120458900/120458845/01fe46c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community Last stop before winding up into Arthur's Pass. Under an hour from Christchurch and the international airport, this rural setting is the perfect place to explore the Southern Alps, Canterbury Plains and West Coast. Fully double glazed with log burner and heat pump, you'll be curling up warm on the sofa or lazing over the sunset on the deck after a hard days travel or mountain activities. Russel up a meal in the modern fully equipped kitchen. This family friendly home overlooks the Springfield Domain with the world famous doughnut and kid's play area giving plenty of space to run or kick a ball around in safety. Two light-filled, double rooms and a extra length bed in the single room, with additional mattresses available, sleeping up to 6\. The separate bathroom features both shower and bath with solar power ensuring you never run out of hot water. The lawned front garden is private and secure for pets and kids. Outdoor seating front and back for those evening BBQs. Plenty of off-road parking and secure garage for bikes and climbing gear. There's a washing machine with plenty of drying space, and dishwasher. Separate large office with large desk, office chair, and monitor, and windows to the front and back for those who need a private space to work. The village has a cafe, fuel station and general store for basics, with the hotel reopening soon for meals and drinks. The "World Famous" Sheffield pie shop is 5 mins away and supermarket and shops at Darfield 30 mins. The house is pet friendly and secure with dog walks from the gate, running routes and rural road cycling. The bike park is 200m away. Arthurs Pass National Park hiking trails, for day walks and bike trails or longer tramps, are close by, with Castle Hill rocks for climbing/bouldering 30 mins away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - In-room accessibility - 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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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Springfield is home to this holiday home. Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve and Waimakariri River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waimak Alpine Jet and A and P Showgrounds. 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Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community? ### Where is Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Southern Alps on your doorstep! Cozy, quiet private home in a friendly community Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### cara m. 30 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a fantastic, warm and spacious place to stay! Perfect for our family of 6 and the dog! Safe as for the kids to head to the playground or bike track by themselves. It was a wonderful home, with everything we needed. We'll definitely be back. ##### cara m. 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