About this property

The Shepherd's Rest features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 25 miles of Moeraki Boulders. During your stay at the luxury tent, you'll have access to an open-air bath. The property provides barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture. Featuring mountain views, this luxury tent also includes a well-equipped kitchenette with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Richard Pearse Airport is 62 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
High score for Oamaru

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lauren
    United States United States
    Exactly as advertised - so cute, great views, comfortable bed, well stocked, obsessed with the outdoor bathtub, amazing stars
  • Ruth
    United States United States
    The host was amazing, so helpful and just lovely to talk to. The accommodations were perfect. It was very clean and the design and decor made it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. I loved being on the working farm with the alpacas, sheep,...
  • Jingwei
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    She is kind and patient, and the house is warm and well-functional. Very amazing and unique experience in NZ farm.
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    Cute tiny house with a great outdoor tub. The night sky while soaking was an experience to enjoy. The friendly alpacas were a bonus.
  • Ana
    United States United States
    Excellent spot with everything needed for a self-contained farm-stay. The alpacas and sheep were delightful and fun to have around. The only down-side was that we only had one night. Great place!
  • Donna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Recommend as it was peaceful & quiet - did get some great views until the rain came in - loved feeding the alpacas - outside bathtub looked inviting (did not use due to short on time) - very interesting bambooloo composting toilet - overall a...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location. Tiny but comfortable, clean and cosy converted shepherds shed. The outside bath with lovely hot water and perfumed fizzing bath bomb was an amazing experience, as was looking at the starlit sky later with no light pollution. The...
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The host is very lovely and welcoming. A cozy and heartwarming retreat! The hut is private and provides a peaceful escape, perfect for unwinding. We are already talking about coming back!
  • Ray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was small, compact and neat just what we expected from a shepherds hut.
  • Julie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The privacy yet expansive views, the quiet, the animals, the outdoor piped bathtub(!), the simple nature of the stay.

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
The Shepherds Rest is located on a 300 acre working bull beef farm, with views towards the Kakanui Ranges. The hut has a kitchenette with basic cooking facilities, queen size bed with fairy lights above plus ensuite bathroom with shower, vanity and Bambooloo composting toilet. Outside there is a gas heated outdoor bathtub so you can soak away your troubles and enjoy star gazing. Our friendly alpaca and pet sheep are located in the paddock by the hut and we provide food so you can feed them. As it is a working farm you will hear the sounds of farm animals as well as farm vehicles.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Shepherd's Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Spa

    • Open-air bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Shepherd's Rest takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Shepherd's Rest of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 04:00:00.

    FAQs about The Shepherd's Rest