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The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!

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Interior
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

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Pigeon Bay, Canterbury Region
  • Place, Duvauchelle Showgrounds
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

Pigeon Bay

In Pigeon Bay .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Banks Peninsula and 9 miles (15 km) of Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Akaroa Golf Club and Duvauchelle Showgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Duvauchelle Showgrounds - 10 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Akaroa Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Akaroa Wharf - 24 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 68 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Store & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Bistro - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!

Welcome to The Mud House, an inviting, private earth house located in the picturesque Pigeon Bay, nestled on a permaculture property within the stunning region of Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.

Perfect for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat, this unique accommodation comfortably accommodates up to 2 guests in a double bed, ensuring a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

This adobe studio is open plan, with a cozy log burner and a kitchen with a gas stovetop (no oven, as on solar power).
The property has a wood-fired sauna, outdoor firebath, outdoor shower with forest view, outdoor composting toilet and beautiful views over Pigeon Bay.

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! to the airport?

This apartment is 49.4 mi (86-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! on Nov 26, 2025 start from $101.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! to the beach?

This apartment is 16.8 mi (44-min drive) from Okains Bay Beach.

Does The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! to downtown Pigeon Bay?

This apartment is 0.3 mi away from Pigeon Bay.

Reviews

The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome stay. Nice view. Cool adventure getting there. Clean and well maintained. Overall would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay log burner and outdoor bath were greatloved the location clean and tidy and good facilities host was very good and healpful with great communication we would defintly stay againcheers shane and Debbie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance I.

Liked: Cleanliness
High recommend we have had such a great stay so good sauna bath everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025