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The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!

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A building with a unique architectural design, featuring a textured facade and a small arched window.
A garden with a stone wall, a wooden structure, and various plants.
A small, rustic building with a brick exterior and a wooden overhang.
A rustic interior with a wooden ceiling, a large white bathtub, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.
A rustic room with exposed wooden beams, a stone wall, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Pigeon Bay, Canterbury Region
  • Place, Duvauchelle Showgrounds
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

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About the area

Pigeon Bay

Pigeon Bay is home to this apartment. Banks Peninsula War Memorial and Grounds and Akaroa Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Akaroa Golf Club and Akaroa Dolphins.
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Pigeon Bay, Canterbury Region

What's nearby

  • Duvauchelle Showgrounds - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Akaroa Golf Club - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 23 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 29 min drive - 27.2 km

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 Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duvauchelle Store & Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! on 27 October 2026 start from NZ$315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! located?

Situated in Pigeon Bay, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Banks Peninsula, Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Akaroa Golf Club. Duvauchelle Showgrounds is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing! The bird song was magic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wow
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, very peaceful and loved the fantails and wood pigeons, awesome sauna and great outdoor shower - would highly recommend if you want a nice relaxing holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High recommend we have had such a great stay so good sauna bath everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome and playful space. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The design and details of the house were so wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique and wonderful spot. No need to leave as everything is right at your fingertips, starlit baths, sauna booster mornings, orchard jaunts, ocean views, chorus of bird life, candle light shadows adding magic to the moments, fireside dinners, the perfect place to hold us in absolute bliss and reset mode. Thanks for having us again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very special and different accomodation. A good place in nature to get away and have a good reset. Extremely peaceful and relaxing. Loved hearing the song of the birds morning and night. Enjoyed the outdoor bath and melted in the sauna! Loved how so much thought and effort has gone into this wee setup:) Also enjoyed strolling through the orchard. We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely and private
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and cool amenities - spa bath and sauna. The outdoor shower will make you feel like you're in a Palmolive ad :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation, wonderful setting. Truly unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely.This place is not a luxury hotel. But it has what you need and it has heart. A truly peaceful and soulful place. A beautiful setting, so many birds and an incredible view. I was concerned about the composting toilet but it is totally civilized with a sink and running water. Smelled better than most indoor baths. We did not use the sauna as the weather was quite warm and sunny but it looked charming. There was a fire laid in the wood stove and the wood boxes were filled with split wood, vase of fresh flowers on table. Lots of nice little touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very special place. Perfect spot to ‘get away from it all’. Plenty of fires to be lit, birds to watch, and relaxing to be done. Super easy comms with Elena too. Cheers!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has amazing views, out over the bay, tons of bird life and plant life galore. The building itself is like a step back in time. It is quite the experience. Be prepared for a bit of work lighting and keeping fires going and the compost toilet is upstairs above the house. So it might not suit everyone. Would highly recommend taking a torch or three and plenty of warm clothes for the morning and evening. Once the fires cranked inside it's toasty as and it would of course depend on the time of year. ,In short, loved it and would go back. With torches and maybe a porta potty for the middle of the night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has a charm and delight that we enjoyed It was very apparent that the host paid attention to preparing the property so we could have a relaxed stay. There was plenty of firewood and mowed pathways to wander down. The fire bath by star light was an exquisite experience, the outdoor shower amidst the Kawakawa tree a delight. Huge gratitude.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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