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Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour.

Vacation home in Wainui with kitchen

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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French Farm, Canterbury
  • Place, Duvauchelle Showgrounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

French Farm

This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Duvauchelle Showgrounds and Akaroa Golf Club. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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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

  • ‪Little River Café - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Little Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min drive

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 4 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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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)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Wainui, close to Banks Peninsula, Wainui Banks Peninsula, and Akaroa Wharf. You'll also find Duvauchelle Showgrounds and Akaroa Golf Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Does Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is about 26.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour.?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour..