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=553248626988853925&destination=Pigeon+Bay%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&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! ## Photo gallery for The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! ![Property grounds - 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/e3fd5b08.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/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/8087336b.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 amenities, such as a sauna and a hot tub. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Fireplace £138 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar ## 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 ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### 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 - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![1 Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bath | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626800/9626742/b4c14519.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oxford Village Motels Oxford - 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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 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. [Visit our Pigeon Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Bay.dx553248626988853925) [View more Apartments in Pigeon Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pigeon-Bay-Apartments.d553248626988853925-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112956/272b7647-a7cc-409b-b82f-97d1da6effc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Akaroa Museum 20 min drive \- 14.7 miles - ![Akaroa Wharf showing general coastal views, a coastal town and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/98ecd4cb-73b3-42b8-a79a-18801901c54e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Akaroa Wharf 22 min drive \- 15.4 miles - Duvauchelle Showgrounds 10 min drive \- 8.5 miles - Akaroa Golf Club 11 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve 12 min drive \- 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station 68 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 86 min drive ### Restaurants - Duvauchelle Hotel 9 min drive - The Hilltop Cafés & Bar 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!? ### How much is parking 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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance I. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy High recommend we have had such a great stay so good sauna bath everything ##### Lance I. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### shelby h. 18 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The design and details of the house were so wonderful ##### shelby h. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane G. 13 Oct 2025 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 ##### Shane G. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Nov 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh H. 18 Oct 2025 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! ##### Josh H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tim J. 8 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tim J. 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