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The sheep's retreat farmstay

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Turakina, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Turakina

This vacation home places you 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Turakina Beach and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Marton Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen and a fireplace and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Marton Park - 37 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 40 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 40 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Virginia Lake - 45 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Castlecliff Beach - 48 min drive - 31.2 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 36 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.

The sheep's retreat farmstay

Beautiful views to Mount Ruapehu. Staying on a working farm looking over paddocks full of sheep or cattle is something very special that you will write home about. Happy if you are travelling alone, as a couple, or a family with children. We are very child friendly but discourage pets for the protection of our animals. You will be amidst sheep in every room. If you have an additional group or a smaller group we also have the Cattle Stop Farmstay just down the road.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Sheep's Retreat Farmstay Turakina
The Sheep's Retreat Farmstay Private vacation home
The Sheep's Retreat Farmstay Private vacation home Turakina

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The sheep's retreat farmstay good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at The sheep's retreat farmstay?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

This vacation home offers free breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Whanganui (WAG), which is 22.6 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.), which is around 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The sheep's retreat farmstay?

Yes, every accommodation at The sheep's retreat farmstay comes with a deck.

The sheep's retreat farmstay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great price and lovely location

Great space for four small families, amazing outlook.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful country retreat

A picturesque setting in a peaceful location. The house had everything we needed for a birthday party we were celebrating and was warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reegan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Amazing place to stay. Lots of space and away from other people. Amazing views and a nice touch with all the sheep around :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Beautiful spot, great views of the farm and nice and warm. Great facilities and great shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Prateek S.

Good experience

Few things like cleanliness was not spot on but overall nice plave
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Genevieve B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Farm-didn't stay

Unfortunately the listing instructions gave us an address to go to and when we got there we couldn't find anyone, with no mobile reception we decided to drive up the road. We then found someone at the next house who told us the accommodation was further up. Got to the house and we found it unclean. All floors were unclean, kitchen benches, dining table, dining chairs, couches in the lounge all had crumbs on them. Fridge hadn't been wiped, same with stove tiles (we're like oily smear) kitchen sink had a bit of food in it. Bathroom had some hairs. The BBQ is not like the one in the photo, this one was grease laden with all the 'fat absorbing granules' all over the ground with more grease. The son arrived to deliver towels, we tried to bring it up with him but he said the previous people were really messy. He then gave a wee vacuum. He was not very helpful and he obviously didn't know what to do. We messaged Julie who responded straight away and promised they had cleaned for 4 hours... I don't believe that we are fussy guests, we've stayed in multiple accommodations over the years, you just expect somewhere to be clean. Julie gave us a partial refund and we didn't stay (we then went to Palmerston North to try to find somewhere to house 8 of us).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmstay

Awesome location and good home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Amazing spot, nice and quiet in the country, perfect for what we required.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Herding cats.

From my first contact with Julie I knew thing would work out fine. I had to make multiple changes to my booking and nothing was a problem. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at the Sheeps Retreat

Marvellous setting. Better than we expected. Home very rustic on keeping with the location. We had a great time watching the Kererus and even a kingfisher. Listening to the peacocks . Took a walk in McPhersons Bush needs a bit of work but quite pleasant. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidre L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Quiet and tranquil, away from the hustle and bustle, listened to the birds. Room for everyone. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family holiday

Really enjoyed our stay . Wonderful surroundings and views. It was a memorable holiday !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

Lovely house! Very clean and tidy! Great communication for the host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea H., Wellington

Great to get away

Great place to stay for a family Matariki get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome sensation of a real farm!

If you're after a spacious place in the middle of farmlands with a view over hundreds (or more) of sheep and cows, don't look further! The place was clean and tidy and the host (although not met in person) was also friendly and helpful. A lot of sheep symbols are presented all over the place. Just bear in mind that if you use Google Map, it'll take you to another property down the road. Once you're there, drive up further until you get to the place on the left, which can't be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place, Excellent gateway

Julie was amazing as well as the place. Prompt responses from her + the place was very convenient as basic utensils to bbq equipments - all the main necessities we needed were available. Plus point for us were the freedom to play some loud music & spend a quality night (most of the places we searched online did not have that flexibility). Planning a longer stay in there soon! Keep up the good work all. Only negative aspect was the bbq machine was a bit dirty, but no worries! We had a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kiwi farm stay

We really loved coming to this farmhouse, enjoying the views of hills and farm animals. The house was plenty big enough for our family to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Thanks Julie for helping to make our time together so lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

The property was everything we needed and more, our host was soooo helpful & very friendly. Everything was clean, & the instructions were very clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Well looked after, spacious, farmhouse. Julie was excellent to deal with and very helpful. Enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Dorota S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, comfortable house with beautiful view.

We had a very enjoyable stay. Kids had a great time running around the farm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing relaxing place to stay

We had a great time both relaxing on the farm and exploring the nearby scenic reserves!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodation and hostess

9 of us stayed at the house with ages ranging from 3 years to 83 years. The house was spacious and clean, the beds very comfortable. The view was lovely, my son spent time using his binoculars to watch deer on the hills a little way away. The section was fenced so the 3 younger children were able to play outside and when it rained, were able to play on the deck. The toy selection left for them to play with was great. The only thing that could have been improved was the shower head which kept flopping down and had to be hand held. Our 7 year old granddaughter rated it 100 out of 100. We would happily stay here again. About half an hour drive to Whanganui to the parks and shops. Thanks for all your help Julie and for letting us see the highland babies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful break

Julie was great, not only in general communication but above and beyond that. The place was lovely with just fantastic views. Highly recommended for a peaceful getaway and we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jodie t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

A very nice house , lots of room and all ammenities well provided for would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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