Title: Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. 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 # Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. Holiday home in Wainui with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/9b345333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/33dfd84c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/d08a89c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/368f575d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/970fdf9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. Big Sky Retreat is the perfect getaway. From here you can enjoy all that the Banks Peninsula has on offer. Big Sky Retreat is a slice of paradise at French Farm on the Banks Peninsula, just over an hour from Christchurch and 20 minutes from Akaroa. Big Sky Retreat can accommodate eight adults - two double bedrooms in the main house and two beautiful glamping yurts, far enough away for privacy, but close enough that you all feel together. Each room has its own bathroom and is very private. There is also Smokie D's shack and many beautiful outdoor areas. It’s the perfect location for a family reunion or a getaway with friends. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## 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 £124 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=92817283&PinnedHotelID=92817283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114818200/114818178/303ab3fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Overleigh Homestead Port Levy - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=114818178&PinnedHotelID=114818178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38077500/38077488/c3cd800e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SEACLUSION: Great Water Views, Wonderful for Big Families & Groups Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 133 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=38077488&PinnedHotelID=38077488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108340000/108332900/108332850/2e28586f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Farm - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=108332850&PinnedHotelID=108332850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109757200/109757141/bdb8f8cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Akaroa Retreat - pet friendly Christchurch - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=109757141&PinnedHotelID=109757141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97590000/97582900/97582823/60830551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Okains Bay award winning Luxury Escape - Relax and Rejuvenate! 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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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=-43.770042,172.90541&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:t%7DbjGyqi%7E_%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%3FW%40U%40S%40U%40UBU%40S%40UBSBUBUBQBUDSBUDUDQBUDQDSFSDSFQDUFQFQFSFOFSFQHQHQFQHOHQHOHQHOHMJOHMJOHOJMJOJOJKJKLOJKJILMJKLKLKLIJKLGLILKLILGNILELGLENILENELENELENCNELANENCNCLANAN%3FNCN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%40LBNBNDN%40LBNDNDLDLDNDNDLHLDLFNDLHLFLHLHLJLFLJLHJJLJLJJLLHJJJNJJJJJNJNJLJNHNJLHNHLHNJPHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFRFNHRDPFPFTDPFRDRDRDPDTBPDTDTBRBTBPBTBTBRBT%40R%40T%40TBT%3FR%40T%40V%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FTAVAT%3FRCTATARATCTCTCRCRCRCRCTETETCPEREREREPGTEPGTGPEPIRGPGPGPIPGPIPGNIPINKPILINILKNINKNKLKNKNKJKJKLKJMLKJMJMJKJMHMJMFMJMHMFMHMHODMFMDMHODODMDMDODODMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMEOIMEMGMEOIMIMGMKMIMGKKMIMKMKKKMKKMKKMMKKKKKOKOKMIOKOIOKMIOIMIQIOIQIOGQIQIQGQGQGQGSGQGQEUGQEUGQESESCSEQEUCUEUCSCSCSCSCUAUAUCSAUAUASAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qy6KARS4ZMRHmRl1rERFbchgf-s=) French Farm, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Wainui Banks Peninsula - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles - Akaroa Museum - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles - Linton The Giant House - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles - Akaroa Wharf - 19 min drive - 9.6 miles - Akaroa Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 9.8 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Little Bistro - ‬15 min drive - ‪The One Next Door - ‬18 min drive - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬15 min drive - ‪Grand Hotel - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. located? > Situated in Wainui, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Duvauchelle Showgrounds and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Akaroa Golf Club. Banks Peninsula and Wainui Banks Peninsula are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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