Title: Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. ![Property grounds - Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. (French Farm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/9b345333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. (French Farm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/368f575d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. (French Farm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/d08a89c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. (French Farm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/970fdf9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. (French Farm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/33dfd84c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122630000/122624100/122624038/e5fd1442.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Off-Grid Tiny-House Escape - Manu Waiata Allandale - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=122624038&PinnedHotelID=122624038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105490000/105489997/5b58cadb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleep Amongst the Clouds - Panoramic Views Christchurch City Centre - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=105489997&PinnedHotelID=105489997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105500000/105490100/105490028/9409d04c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking Redcliffs - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review £227 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=105490028&PinnedHotelID=105490028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110740000/110735600/110735524/1864fef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Akaroa Oceanview Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=110735524&PinnedHotelID=110735524&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111610000/111606300/111606270/ae288330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views Christchurch - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £299 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=111606270&PinnedHotelID=111606270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/0d38bf0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home Port Levy - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=72522216&PinnedHotelID=72522216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118122100/118122020/fc9fab39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bed gem in Birdlings Flat with stunning lake & ocean views – a rare retreat! 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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 - Duvauchelle Showgrounds \- 5 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Akaroa Golf Club \- 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve \- 8 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Wainui Banks Peninsula \- 11 min drive \- 6.3 miles - Akaroa Wharf \- 15 min drive \- 9.8 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min drive - ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Common - ‬15 min drive - ‪Little River Café - ‬18 min drive - ‪Akaroa Corner Cafe - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. pet-friendly? ### Where is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. located? ## Have a question? 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