A house and a life with Katniss is fantasy to Peeta. It's a fantasy he's had for nearly as long as he can remember so he nods at her words.

"We can go back through that door with the forest if you like and look around sometime, get a better picture of the place."

He nods quickly at her hope. "So far, that seems to be the case. I think if they wanted us back, they'd send a lot more than Effie to get us."