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=553248635929333055&destination=Wainui%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=112060438&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. ## 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) ![Interior - Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. (French Farm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/4fc92773.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/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/9426aa62.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) ![Living area - Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. (French Farm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112070000/112060500/112060438/ce90d829.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 ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627900/9627848/544332c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachlife Apartments North New Brighton - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 7.0 Good 321 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=9627848&PinnedHotelID=9627848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![One Bedroom King Twin Suite - Prepaid | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2595600/2595576/c5bddbcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ashleigh Court Motel-Christchurch Hagley Park Riccarton - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 249 reviews £65 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=2595576&PinnedHotelID=2595576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624300/9624254/aa545d02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Õtoromiro Hotel Governors Bay - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 144 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 17 Apr - 18 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-18&selected=9624254&PinnedHotelID=9624254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4267500/4267426/37ffa61e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Strathern Motor Lodge Merivale - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 9.2 Wonderful 392 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 27 Mar - 28 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=4267426&PinnedHotelID=4267426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54859/c8ddd54d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Diplomat Motel Merivale - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 7.8 Good 131 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=54859&PinnedHotelID=54859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36300000/36291200/36291189/d0ddd1ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Overton Cottage - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=36291189&PinnedHotelID=36291189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/e3fd5b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! 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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 Wainui is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Duvauchelle Showgrounds, while Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our French Farm travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/French-Farm.dx553248635074795879) [View more Holiday homes in French Farm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/French-Farm-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635074795879-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![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 15 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Duvauchelle Showgrounds 5 min drive \- 2.9 miles - Akaroa Golf Club 6 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve 9 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Wainui Banks Peninsula 9 min drive \- 6.5 miles ### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - Little River Café 18 min drive - Akaroa Corner Cafe 15 min drive - Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar 17 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? ### Where is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. located? ## Have a question? 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