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

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A rustic wooden structure with a wooden table and bench, a brick wall, and a door leading inside.
A house with a stone foundation, a small attached structure, and a solar panel.
A small, rustic building with a brick exterior and a wooden overhang.
A garden with a stone wall, a wooden structure, and various plants.
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Pigeon Bay, Canterbury Region
  • Place, Duvauchelle Showgrounds
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Wainui Banks Peninsula
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20190123
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

About the area

Pigeon Bay

Pigeon Bay is home to this apartment. Akaroa Lighthouse and Britomart Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Lyttelton Harbour.
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Pigeon Bay, Canterbury Region

What's nearby

  • Duvauchelle Showgrounds - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 25 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 29 min drive - 27.2 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 Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Store & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Bistro - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Pigeon Bay, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Banks Peninsula, Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Duvauchelle Showgrounds. Akaroa Golf Club is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique and wonderful spot. No need to leave as everything is right at your fingertips, starlit baths, sauna booster mornings, orchard jaunts, ocean views, chorus of bird life, candle light shadows adding magic to the moments, fireside dinners, the perfect place to hold us in absolute bliss and reset mode. Thanks for having us again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome and playful space. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Łukasz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High recommend we have had such a great stay so good sauna bath everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelby h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The design and details of the house were so wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely and private
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation, wonderful setting. Truly unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome stay. Nice view. Cool adventure getting there. Clean and well maintained. Overall would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has a charm and delight that we enjoyed It was very apparent that the host paid attention to preparing the property so we could have a relaxed stay. There was plenty of firewood and mowed pathways to wander down. The fire bath by star light was an exquisite experience, the outdoor shower amidst the Kawakawa tree a delight. Huge gratitude.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Elena Fabian

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