Title: Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge Holiday home in Duvauchelle with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115790000/115781000/115780945/e7ae10cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115790000/115781000/115780945/d771d8b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115790000/115781000/115780945/479b09f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115790000/115781000/115780945/913a4d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115790000/115781000/115780945/64c3f200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1346 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge Slow down and reconnect at Punga Cottage — a beautifully renovated holiday haven just over an hour’s scenic drive from Christchurch. Nestled in peaceful Duvauchelle Bay, surrounded by native bush and sweeping hill views, this warm and welcoming retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and natural beauty. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a multi-generational trip, or a relaxed break with friends, Punga Cottage is designed for quality time together. Enjoy spacious open-plan living, effortless indoor-outdoor flow, and a sunny deck ideal for alfresco dining and evening chats under the stars. The Space: • Light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area — perfect for shared meals, games, and relaxing • French doors open onto a sun-soaked, sheltered deck with breathtaking bay and hill views • Main bedroom and bathroom (with laundry) located on the upper entry level for easy access • Downstairs features a second bedroom plus a pull-out sofa bed — great for kids, teens, or extended family • Stay comfortable year-round with a heat pump, panel heater, and a handy extra WC outside • Surrounded by established trees and low-maintenance landscaping for a peaceful, natural feel Lovingly maintained as a cherished family escape, Punga Cottage has been the backdrop for many joyful memories — outdoor dining on the deck on the deck to cosy board games on rainy days. Now it’s your turn to experience the calm, the comfort, and the charm of this special bay retreat. Tucked away in the peaceful bayside community of Duvauchelle, Punga Cottage offers a serene escape surrounded by native bush, established trees, and panoramic hill and bay views. Just a short drive from the heart of Akaroa and only 74 km from Christchurch, this is the perfect base to explore the beauty of Banks Peninsula. Wake up to the sound of native birdsong — tūī, bellbirds, and fantails are regular visitors — and enjoy the quiet rhythm of nature all around. Whether you're enjoying breakfast on the sunny deck or an evening walk along the bay, the peaceful setting makes it easy to unwind. Duvauchelle also offers a local café, a boat ramp, and a golf course just minutes away. Explore charming Akaroa with its French heritage, shops, galleries, harbour cruises, and waterfront dining — all just a 10-minute drive from the cottage. Please note: the driveway is steep and tight, and the final section of road is unsealed, so take care when arriving, especially in wet weather. The first set of steps leading to the property does not have a handrail, which may be challenging for guests with limited mobility. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 1,346 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92817300/92817283/fad29a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful piece of Paradise Wainui - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews £130 includes taxes & fees 27 Nov - 28 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=92817283&PinnedHotelID=92817283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53830000/53826000/53825925/6fbeada0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantail Cottage with Sea Views - Akaroa Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=53825925&PinnedHotelID=53825925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/28ae26a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as christchurch-holiday-homes-PUNGA-COTTAGE ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.754585,172.94872&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60%7D_jGo%60r%7E_%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40W%3FU%40U%40S%40UBU%40SBUBU%40UBSBQDUBUDSBSDSDUDQDUDQFUDQFQDUFQFQFQHQFSFQHQHMFSHQHMHQHOJOHMJOHOJMHOLMJMHMLKJOJKLKJKLKJMLKLGLKLIJGLMNGLGLGLGLINELGNGLELENENELANENCLENANCNCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBNBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDLDNDLDNFLFLDNHLFLFLFNFLLJFLHLJLFLJJLLJJJLJJJJNLJHLJLJLJNJLHNJNHLJNHNHPHLHPFRHLHPFPFRHPFPFPFPDTFPDPFTDPDTDPDTDPBTDRBTDTBP%40RBTBTBT%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTAV%3FTATARATCTARCTCTCTARCRERCRETCTEPETEPETEPGTEPGPERGRGPGPIPGPGRIPILGPIPINIPINKNILKNINKLKNKLKLILMJKNKJMJKJMJKJMLMFMJMHKFMJOHMHMBMHOHMDMFODMFODMDODM%40ODOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOCOAOCOAMEOCOEMAOEOEMEMGOEMGOEMIMIMCMIOIMKKGMIMKMGMMKKMKKKMKKKKOMKIMKMMMIOKMIOKOIMKOIOIQIOIQGQIMIQGSGQIQGQGQGSESGQEQGUEQEUEQEUEUCQEUCSESCSCSAUCUCUASCUAUASAU%3FUAWAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xamFVcNZlYQETLs9h0Lj2_X7v_Q=) Duvauchelle, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Duvauchelle Showgrounds - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Akaroa Wharf - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles - Akaroa Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles - Wolfbrook Arena - 59 min drive - 54.0 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 84 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬8 min drive - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Common - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Aihe Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge located? > Situated in Duvauchelle, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Duvauchelle Showgrounds and Akaroa Golf Club. Banks Peninsula and St Patrick's Catholic Church are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tranquil Bay Family Retreat | Relax, Recharge Reviews