Punakaiki Forest Retreat
About this house rental
Located in Canterbury, this lovely house for $167 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. 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 / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Canterbury
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(101 Reviews)
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10.0
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 đź‘Ť
9.0
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.
10.0
Amazing architecture and serenity and only minutes from the beach/walks/scenery.
10.0
Fantastic location to escape into the forest. Host are relaxed and easy to deal with.
8.0
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.
9.0
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.
10.0
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... :-)
10.0
it absolutely heaven on earth we didn’t want to leave . it’s also so well equipped and the beds are like clouds
nothing
9.0
bush location and all the mod cons for a very convenient stay
n/a
9.0
Beautiful setting, tranquil, comfortable, close to walks. Can hear the ocean roaring.
Open rooms, not the best for couples
9.0
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.
10.0
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.
9.0
Great property. Perfect for what we wanted to do location wise
nothing
10.0
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
10.0
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!
9.0
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.
10.0
Great place! Perfectly located near the Paparoa track too. Easy to switch off and actually enjoy the surroundings.
10.0
Easy
10.0
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.
9.0
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.
10.0
Beautifully designed house in a tranquil setting. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings.
10.0
Location quietness
Door lock needs attention
10.0
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
10.0
Outside bath a special bonus.
8.0
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.
10.0
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 $109 per night. This rental is $58 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 / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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