Lime Hut with wood fired sauna

  Amazingly unique place. Every detail was well thought out and all amenities provided including coffee beans, a grinder and a French press. The sleeping hut was so cute. Loved the… read more lights, the skylight, the clay walls and the cute fireplace. The location is incredible and quiet with just the sound of the babbling river below. No cell phone service gave a much needed escape. And of course the sauna was so perfect and was all set up to go when we arrived. Kate and Francois were super communicative. Perfect stay. We’ll be back!

  lime hit is peaceful and private, a lovely place to reconnect and relax.The hut is lovely and warm, with fresh baking and cold ginger beer was waiting for us when… read more we arrived.There is a nice river near by to spend the day adventuring in, we walked up stream best to bring shoes you don’t mind getting wet so you can walk right in and dry by the fire over night.

  What a magical place Kate and Francois have created. We only stayed one night but wish we could have stayed longer. Not only was it a relaxing and calming stay,… read more but Kate and Francois are very thoughtful hosts, and even provided extra consumables (and a little sweet treat!) which was very appreciated. Could not recommend Lime Hut enough, if you’re in the area do not miss this incredible stay

  Great place to stay for a getaway. Nice and private. Even good in the rain

  The most beautiful and peaceful stay! We stayed two nights and was after something cute and cozy and it was just that. You can tell Kate and Francois have put… read more a lot of love and work into the place. Would 100% go back

  A sanctuary like no other

  I had a fabulous stay at Lime Hut! Can’t wait to come back. The sound of the river below, the birdsong, the friendly piwakawaka, stargazing through the skylight and the… read more delightful eco cabin itself.

  Amazingly tranquil spot – private, quiet, peaceful and scenic with the feeling that you’ve escaped to a cabin deep in the country.

  Unreal stay!!! Best Airbnb ever

  Lime hut is such a wonderful cabin tucked away from the world! Couldn’t recommend more. Many thanks!

  Very clean, private and exactly as described

  This place is a little gem. Very peaceful and quiet. Little touches in craftsmanship and amenities make this a joy to stay at. Great communication and friendly hosts. Recommend highly.

  This place is a must if you are looking a private, intimate space where you can connect with nature.

  Absolutely stunning place!!! Everything was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay here.

  It was awesome！Thanks

  Wonderful stay, very secluded and beautiful surrounds! We will be back again 😊

  This place is one of a kind. It is a beautiful simplicity. The surrounding river gorge is stunning and there are all sorts of personal touches that make… read more the place truly special. The sauna is the icing on the cake. If you want to spend time in nature then definitely choose this lovely cosy comfortable cabin. Despite being a late booking everything was ready for us and Kate was so helpful. 5 mins from Boneline vineyard and 15 from restaurants in Amberley. Truly special.

  We admired the work and sustainability that went into the place. Very thoughtfully made. However, we found it impossible to sit outside at any time due to flies and bugs,… read more and felt that the hut was way too hot to stay or sleep in comfortably-without heating it.

  Best getaway!!! Great Spot and Loved the Sauna. Felt revived after the stay

  Francois and Kate have created a sanctuary like no other. Im lost for words. 10/10 ❤️

  Thank you we had a quality time and really enjoyed the sauna and BBQ! Will definitely go again in the future!

  Fantastic wee place. We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay here. Feels well off the beaten track but really not that far from Christchurch. Beautiful surroundings and very tranquil. The sauna… read more was amazing!

  Thank you so much Francois and Kate. You have a truly special place here, and we are honoured to have been able to stay for 2 nights. To anyone thinking… read more of booking this, definitely give it a go. It’s a simply beautiful place to relax and unwind. The wood fired sauna was a real treat and it was fun living more off grid than normal with the gas shower and outdoor kitchen, both of which were easy to use and fun! Best AirBnb I’ve stayed at for years!

  Absolutely breathtaking… if you have spotted this with availability for your dates do not hesitate – book !!! What an absolutely magical slice of paradise. It was raining the night… read more I stayed which actually made it even more magical. The wood fired sauna is lush. The views are bliss. The lighting. The wee fire place – which was so lovely for boiling a pot of tea. Would absolutely stay again! Thank you so much Kate and Francois for sharing this gem.

  A perfect little cabin in a beautiful spot, would 100% recommend!

  We had a wonderful over night escape.One of the best places to unwind, watching the sunset and listing to birds 🙂

  BEST PLACE EVER !!!!! Would come back here in a heartbeat, can’t fault anything was so amazing! The Sauna was a highlight for us 😁

  We had a great stay. Thanks!

  What a beautiful nature getaway! Was so grateful we could get away from the city for the night. There are so many thoughtful touches in the cabin, and some really… read more cool art that added to the relaxing vibes. Of course the sauna was a major highlight! Very easy instructions on how to use all of the amenities and everything you would need in terms of utensils, fire wood etc. Francois and Kate were very responsive and lovely to deal with, including being attentive to returning a jumper that we left behind! We will be back 🙂

  Such a beautiful hut! Thank you so much for having us, it was a perfect adorable hut and loved the stay! The hut itself was so remarkable and the decor… read more and detail was amazing! It was as though it was straight out of a magazine! It was a peaceful and private surrounding. And we loved the sauna! The hosts gave excellent instructions and were great at replying. Thank you so much! If we’re back in the area again would definitely stay again!

  Such an amazing location with picturesque views. The hut was well equipped and staying the night was made very enjoyable. Would recommend to anyone wanting a wee escape from the… read more busy town life!

  Absolutely loved our night in their cute little cabin, aiming to return for more nights in the future

  great spot. have stayed before and will come again.

  My partner and I were looking somewhere to rest and chill during our trip in New Zealand, and that is exactly what we’ve got staying here at the Lime Hut.… read more The sauna is a “hell yeah” positive point, the outdoor shower is efficient when you want it to be either hot or cold. The kitchen is outside but it has everything we really needed for our stay. The sunrise and sunset are really a thing out of this world, how the sky lights up is something amazing and it is so clear that we were stargazing every night even from the bed, thank you so much for making us feel so special, and a big thanks for the cake too, so yummy

  A lovely and carefully curated place to stay, we absolutely loved the beautiful sauna and the private location and lovely views
The cabin was so warm and beautifully made,… read more being able to see the stars through the skylight was a treat too!

  Absolutely stunning location and beautiful nature escape, with a wide range of activities and adventures to be had in the area, starting right from your doorstep! As a sauna enthusiast… read more myself, this was one of my favourite things about the place, along with the outdoor shower (powerful and hot enough to shower in a cold rainstorm!) and little touches here and here that Francois and Kate have come up with. Will absolutely try to visit again and highly recommend to anyone especially if looking for an off the grid adventure!

  Was absolutely gorgeous place, fantastic views, and lovely location. The stairs were a bit of a pain, as when we arrived it was dark, and is a bit tricky… read more to navigate when your carrying your stuff. The sauna is wow. Fantastic. Doesnt take too long to heat up. But is such a lovely feature

  Wonderful place!
Highly recommend.
Next time we hope to order a hamper! We were drooling reading previous menus from the guest book.
Thank you!

  Such a cool place😃😃😃😃

  Wonderful place!Highly recommend. Next time we hope to order a hamper! We were drooling reading previous menus from the guest book. Thank you!