Punakaiki Forest Retreat

Property building, Natural landscape, Sunrise

4.8

Outstanding(94 Reviews)

House in Canterbury

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Experience award winning architecture in a forest setting, 4 km from the famous Pancake Rocks. Punakaiki Forest Retreat is a private holiday home offering free WiFi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

166.1 mi

Ashburton Domain

203.6 mi

Ashburton Aviation Museum

205.1 mi

Washpen Falls

159.4 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 1 King • 645 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Punakaiki Forest Retreat

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4.8

Outstanding(94 Reviews)

House in Canterbury

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Experience award winning architecture in a forest setting, 4 km from the famous Pancake Rocks. Punakaiki Forest Retreat is a private holiday home offering free WiFi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

166.1 mi

Ashburton Domain

203.6 mi

Ashburton Aviation Museum

205.1 mi

Washpen Falls

159.4 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 1 King • 645 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(94 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Everything was amazing 🤩 Everything you could want was here.

The location in the bush was next level and the beautifully designed prefab home was perfect 👍

4.5

Jun 2023

Relaxing place to stay. Comfortable and a fantastic kitchen to cook in.

We enjoyed the privacy, hidden away in the forest. Loved the fully equipped kitchen which we used both nights. Its rare to get such lovely sharp knives. Thank you! Also enjoyed the roaring fire over those chilly nights.

Would have appreciated a more modern, cleaner BBQ, eg a weber. We are used to cooking our meat on a BBQ rather than a frying pan so we looked for a holiday home that had one. It didn't look great so we didn't want to use it.

5.0

May 2023

Would absolutely recommend this place to everyone.

Amazing architecture and serenity and only minutes from the beach/walks/scenery.

5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Fantastic location to escape into the forest. Host are relaxed and easy to deal with.

4.0

Apr 2023

Perfect weekend getway! Highly recommend.

Stunning setting in the trees. Lovely, modern home. Comfortable with nice sized kitchen, lounge and rooms!

Perhaps, it could have been a bit cleaner. Very small bathroom.

4.5

Mar 2023

Superb

Wonderful ambience. Beautiful architectural design. Peaceful forested location close to the roaring sea.

Only a minor issue. A little warm at night in bedroom but could not open windows for any length of time as no fly wire.

5.0

Mar 2023

A delight to spend time in this wonderful property. Hard to leave. Highly recommend.

This property is exceptional. Beautifully designed and built. It was such a pleasure to spend time there. We also enjoyed the friendly Weka birds who visited (we didn't feed them :-) We had everything we needed and were very reluctant to leave. Great walk down to the water. Some may find the lack of complete privacy between the two bedrooms uncomfortable, but we were with good friends so didn't mind and didn't need the dividing screen. This is an architectural gem in beautiful surroundings. Bravo Hosts! Thank you for sharing it.

Nothing, except the cracked pepper must have run out... :-)

5.0

Mar 2023

absolutely adore this house. it was the highlight of my trip

it absolutely heaven on earth we didn’t want to leave . it’s also so well equipped and the beds are like clouds

nothing

4.5

Feb 2023

Delightful house located in the midst of the rain forest.

bush location and all the mod cons for a very convenient stay

n/a

4.5

Apr 2022

Superb

Beautiful setting, tranquil, comfortable, close to walks. Can hear the ocean roaring.

Open rooms, not the best for couples

4.5

Mar 2022

Superb

Beautiful setting amongst the native bush. It was like stepping back in time! Very comfy bed - had the best sleep I have had in a long time. Great communication from the hosts - thank you! Awesome place you have here.

5.0

Feb 2022

Amazing and unique, beautiful home you come away feeling well rested.

This is truly a unique experience. A beautiful location and the house is fully equipped with everything you need. Great place to relax, get back to nature and enjoy the great outdoors.

4.5

Jan 2022

Excellent

Great property. Perfect for what we wanted to do location wise

nothing

5.0

Jan 2022

Fabulous property, perfect location, super comfy , lots of birds & a wonderful night sky for star gazer. Cannot rec

The large sliding doors opened up the house , making you feel you were right in the forest . Awesome design and super comfortable.

Absolutely Nothing . Just perfect

5.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Great location, supportive communication, beautiful Accommodation and sounding environment.

We had no problems. Worth knowing that sound wise all guests are in the one space. This didn't bother us. Great stay!

4.5

Oct 2021

We had a fabulous stay, couldn't fault the place, will definitely be back.

We loved everything about the house, it had everything that we needed and more and the bed was superb, i even looked to see what brand it was but couldn't find a label

We couldn't fault the entire experience.

5.0

Oct 2021

Home away from home

Great place! Perfectly located near the Paparoa track too. Easy to switch off and actually enjoy the surroundings.

5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Easy

5.0

Aug 2021

A weka showed up in the morning!! Beautiful.

did not get breakfast

No doors & half walls for bedrooms. Just a bit of a surprise. Not a problem, but would have been more comfortable knowing this in advance.

4.5

Jul 2021

A lovely stay in a lovely property. Well done to the owners, its lovely

lovely place to stay, even on a windy, rainly cold winter night. Would say would be good to have some lights which were brighter for reading, current lights are lovely for mood, but a bit hard to read by.

5.0

Jul 2021

A great place to spend a weekend with the fire going listening to the West Coast rain on the roof!

Beautifully designed house in a tranquil setting. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings.

5.0

Jun 2021

A wonderful quiet location and outstanding home

Location quietness

Door lock needs attention

5.0

Jun 2021

Amazing Spot

Absolutely loved our stay here. Very private, beautiful lush surroundings, fully equipped property with a full kitchen. The fire kept the place super cosy. Was the perfect place for weekend getaway and nature fix. Can’t wait to come back in the summer

5.0

Jun 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Outside bath a special bonus.

4.0

May 2021

Little House

It’s a nice secluded place a little hard to find initially but once you’re there, nothing else matters but the serenity.

Obviously a small house, with everything tightly but thoughtfully located.

5.0

Apr 2021

Exceptional

Great place with good set up.

Small number on post out front. So need to keep your eyes open to know where it is.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Canterbury?

The average price for a rental in Canterbury is $176 per night. This rental is $92 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Punakaiki Forest Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Punakaiki Forest Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Punakaiki Forest Retreat?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Punakaiki Forest Retreat

House in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Punakaiki Forest Retreat

House in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Canterbury?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Punakaiki Forest Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Punakaiki Forest Retreat?

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