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

Wainui vacation home with kitchen

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a dining table, and a cozy seating arrangement.
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Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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French Farm, Canterbury
  • Place, Duvauchelle Showgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Akaroa Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Wainui Banks Peninsula
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

French Farm

In Wainui .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Wainui vacation home, you'll find Duvauchelle Showgrounds and Akaroa Golf Club. Banks Peninsula and Wainui Banks Peninsula are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duvauchelle Showgrounds - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Akaroa Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Wainui Banks Peninsula - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Akaroa Museum - 21 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Akaroa Wharf - 25 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Common - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crater Cafe Akaroa - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Little Bistro - ‬15 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.

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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

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. to the airport?

This vacation home is 46.7 mi (81-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.5 mi (34-min drive) from Okains Bay Beach and 18.5 mi (49-min drive) from Le Bons Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Big Sky Retreat - beautiful house and glamping yurts overlooking Akaroa Harbour. to downtown Wainui?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from French Farm.

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