This is a really special AirBnB experience that my family and I very highly recommend. It's a beautiful, well-designed and built lodge in a lovely valley, in an overwhelmingly beautiful part of the world.
The location is out of the way and peaceful - it feels like you are far from anywhere, yet it's only an hours drive from Christchurch and half an hour to Akaroa. It's perfectly located to explore all of the Banks Pennisula, especially the gorgeous walking tracks and bays.
We loved the surrounding forests and farms, waking up to the birds and the wind in the mornings and the view of trees from every large wooden window in the the Lodge.
Everything you need is provided and there are some special extra touches too that make you feel very welcome. Tanya is definitely a super-host - she's lovely to meet and talk with, goes out of her way to communicate well, provide ideas and look after her guests so well.
Staying in Birdsong Lodge was the perfect way to end our trip around the South Island!