Title: The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! 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 apartment # The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/28ae26a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/3c802c22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/8894e7ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/e3fd5b08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/07679b92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! provides everything that you need. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities £120 includes taxes & fees 21 Sept - 22 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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 Pets not 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.680534,172.89066&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fnqiGsuf%7E_%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40W%3FU%40U%40U%40SBU%40UBS%40UBUBQBSBUDUBSDSDSBUDQFUDQDUFQFQDQFUFQFQFQHQFSHMFSHQHMHQHOHQJOHMJOHOJMHOLKJOHOJILKJOLKJKJKLILKLKLIJKLILGLINGLILGLENILENELGLGNANELENCNELANCNALCNCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBNBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDNDL%40NFLFNDLDLHNDLFLHLFNHJFLHLJLHLJJJLHLJJJLJJNJJJHJNJNJJJNJLHNJNHLJNHPHNHPHLFPHRHLFRFPFPHPFPFPDTFPDPFTDPDTDPDTDRBRDRBTDT%40RBPBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40T%3FT%40T%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTAXAR%3FRATCTATARCTCTCTCPARETCTERCRERETEPETEPGTEPGPETGPGPIPGPGPGRILIPGPINIPINIPKNILKNINKLKNKJKLKNKJKJKNMJKJMJMHKJMJMHMJMFKHOFMHMHMFODMHMDODMHODM%40ODODMBODM%40OBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMAOEOCMEOEOAMEMIOEMEOIMEMGMIOIMGMIMGKKMIMKMKMIKKKKMKKOMKKKIOKMMKIOKMIOKOIMKOIQIOIQIOIQGQIMGSIQGQGQGQGUEQGQGQEUEQGUEQCUESESCSEUCUCSCQCUAUCUASCUAUAUAS%3FSAYAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7TqMFiNI2O_vwiZf8HPgt-oCg30=) Pigeon Bay, Canterbury Region #### What's nearby - Akaroa Wharf - 24 min drive - 15.2 miles - Akaroa Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 15.4 miles - Lyttelton Harbour - 57 min drive - 19.3 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 68 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 86 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Duvauchelle Hotel - ‬9 min drive - ‪Duvauchelle Store & Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hilltop Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Duvauchelle Store & Cafe - ‬10 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 does it cost to stay at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!? > As of 15 Sept 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 21 Sept 2025 start from £119.92, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Bay-Hotels-The-Mud-House-Earth-Studio-In-Pigeon-Bay-With-Views.h119949096.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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 Tree Crop Farm. Ellangowan and Onawe Pa are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? 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