Title: The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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! Apartment in Pigeon Bay ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/07679b92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/833c2f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/8087336b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/28ae26a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119950000/119949100/119949096/e3fd5b08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Mud House— earth studio in Pigeon Bay with views, wood-fired sauna & bath! provides everything you need. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## 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 ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107205300/107205274/w1440h1077x0y0-344055d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Overleigh Shearers Quarters Port Levy - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 12 reviews CA $90 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=107205274&PinnedHotelID=107205274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119790000/119783600/119783524/6ba67673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy rustic escape surrounded by nature Peraki CA $95 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - 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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=-43.680534,172.89066&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 - 22 min drive - 23.3 km - Linton The Giant House - 23 min drive - 24.0 km - Akaroa Wharf - 24 min drive - 24.4 km - Akaroa Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 24.7 km - Lyttelton Harbour - 57 min drive - 31.0 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 Bistro - ‬9 min drive - ‪Duvauchelle Hotel - ‬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 Nov 6, 2025, 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 Nov 9, 2025 start from CA $143.21, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Pigeon-Bay-Hotels-The-Mud-House-Earth-Studio-In-Pigeon-Bay-With-Views.h119949096.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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!? > Check-out 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 mi (15 km) of Banks Peninsula, Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve, and Duvauchelle Showgrounds. Akaroa Golf Club is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away. ## 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 10 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh H. Oct 18, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane G. Oct 13, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance I. Sep 24, 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