Title: Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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. Vacation 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) - 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 - Washer - 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122630000/122624100/122624038/59a17eaa.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.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&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 - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $218 CA $353 total includes taxes & fees Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=105489997&PinnedHotelID=105489997&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 - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=110735524&PinnedHotelID=110735524&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111610000/111606300/111606270/16af94fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ultimate Cecil Wood Stay - Hot Tub, BBQ & Views Christchurch - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $374 CA $533 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=111606270&PinnedHotelID=111606270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72522300/72522216/bdcc2846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Matagouri Cottage - Port Levy Holiday Home Port Levy - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space 8.4 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=72522216&PinnedHotelID=72522216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105500000/105490100/105490028/02431e4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Views at Rapanui Lodge- 4BR Gem with Parking Redcliffs - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $255 CA $414 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=105490028&PinnedHotelID=105490028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118130000/118122100/118122020/3785c98a.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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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 \- 4.7 km - Akaroa Golf Club \- 6 min drive \- 5.8 km - Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve \- 8 min drive \- 8.3 km - Wainui Banks Peninsula \- 11 min drive \- 10.1 km - Akaroa Wharf \- 15 min drive \- 15.8 km #### 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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