Title: The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119949096&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! Apartment in Pigeon Bay ## Photo gallery for The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! ![Exterior - The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! (Pigeon Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/28ae26a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! 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(Pigeon Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/07679b92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! provides everything that you need. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities £138 includes taxes & fees 18 Dec - 19 Dec ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36300000/36291200/36291189/85cf7715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Overton Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=36291189&PinnedHotelID=36291189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37962900/37962863/096112c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hector's Tiny House - 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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 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 - Duvauchelle Showgrounds \- 10 min drive \- 8.5 miles - Akaroa Golf Club \- 11 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve \- 13 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Akaroa Museum \- 19 min drive \- 14.7 miles - Akaroa Wharf \- 21 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 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!? ### What time is check-in at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!? ### What time is check-out at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!? ### Where is The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! located? ## Have a question? 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