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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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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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Pigeon Bay, Canterbury Region
  • Place, Banks Peninsula
  • Place, Sumner Beach
  • Place, Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

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About the area

Pigeon Bay

At this apartment, you'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Banks Peninsula and 10 km (6.2 mi) from Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 24 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 57 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • Smoke-free property

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 to 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

The closest beach to The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! is Sumner Beach (17 km).

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

As of 26 Oct 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 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$274.77, 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 a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

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

No, The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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