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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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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
    ‪12 min drive‬

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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 - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 19 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Akaroa Wharf - 22 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 Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Store & Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

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

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Apr 29, 2026, 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 May 3, 2026 start from $181, including 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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Łukasz K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and cool amenities - spa bath and sauna. The outdoor shower will make you feel like you're in a Palmolive ad :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome and playful space. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, very peaceful and loved the fantails and wood pigeons, awesome sauna and great outdoor shower - would highly recommend if you want a nice relaxing holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful accommodation, wonderful setting. Truly unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So lovely and private
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely.This place is not a luxury hotel. But it has what you need and it has heart. A truly peaceful and soulful place. A beautiful setting, so many birds and an incredible view. I was concerned about the composting toilet but it is totally civilized with a sink and running water. Smelled better than most indoor baths. We did not use the sauna as the weather was quite warm and sunny but it looked charming. There was a fire laid in the wood stove and the wood boxes were filled with split wood, vase of fresh flowers on table. Lots of nice little touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelby h.

Liked: Cleanliness
The design and details of the house were so wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was unusual and very peaceful. We had an amazing stay and will be back. The sauna experience was a highlight. The position up in the hills with its expansive views was breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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