Quiet and relaxing location, spacious open plan layout and friendly owners

Stayed in April 2025

Could have done with a couple of towel hooks in the bathroom

Simple Continental breakfast meant we started the day nutritiously

Stayed in March 2025

Great location, and lots of space

Stayed in February 2025

Excellent place, lovely owners, nice personalised touch.

Stayed in January 2025

Great space for the family. Kids loved the pool table and feeding the animals. Great location just out of town with a quick drive to food options and Hobbiton movie set tour.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Staying at the red shed with my 5 children and I was so relaxing. We felt so comfortable the beds were great, our host Maria was the best and went above and beyond helping us with washing, advice for our stay and any food or items we needed. We absolutely loved our stay while also visiting the Hobbiton and going to the pools. Thank you for a wonderful family friendly stay in New Zealand. We highly recommend this accommodation. 💖

Stayed in January 2025

There was nothing to dislike

Comfortable and spacious stay in a gorgeous neighborhood that had all plus points. Feeding the animals was a bonus! We would love to return someday again with our kids. Maria was a very warm hostess

Stayed in January 2025

Not many attractions nearby

Huge spaces and plenty of beds for family members Animal feeding is nice for kids.

Stayed in December 2024

Maria is a super host! Breakfast was top, and kids loved feeding animals!

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing it was a great place and close drive to town. Maria is a lovely hostess. We were left to our own to relax but knew she was there if we needed anything. It was also a last minute booking. She quickly got it sorted for us and we went early.

Maria was lovely showed us around the shed. The place is lovely and roomy with air con that works great. Lots of room for kids to play. Few farm animals for the kiddies to feed.

Stayed in December 2024

The kids really love the pool (snooker) table.

Stayed in December 2024

Location was excellent. Beds super comfy. The kids loved the pool table. Great space. Beautiful scenery. Chocolate muffins and homebaked bread delicious.

Stayed in December 2024

Could have provided a sponge for us to do the dishes.

The pool table and free Netflix. Owner was kind to provide breakfast of bread and muffins, and also gave us some food for the kids to feed her alpacas. Apart from the double bed shown, owner also set up two additional beds to accommodate our family. Lovely!

Stayed in November 2024

Maria is a beautiful, accommodating host, who really went above and beyond for our stay. A gorgeous continental breakfast was waiting for us, with some extra goodies for the kids. Maria even provided us with food for their friendly alpacas so the kids could feed them - which they absolutely loved. The accommodation itself was spacious, clean, really comfortable, with games and pool table; great for our teens. The beds were super comfortable and warm, and there was plenty of room for our family of 9 to sit and eat. This was the perfect stay for our stop-over to visit Hobbiton, and we are so grateful to Maria for her gorgeous hospitality.

Stayed in November 2024

Our daughter, her partner and their five boys stayed a night at the Red Shed while down from Auckland for a party. They loved the spacious room, the comfortable beds and couches, the pool table, TV and games. Dad enjoyed the seeded bread. They enjoyed feeding the alpacas with host Maria, who was lovely in her communication with me and the family.

Stayed in November 2024

Great and beautiful location, so peaceful and comfortable! Excellent and friendly host.

Stayed in November 2024

Hi it would have been nice to have breakfast items restocked for 2nd morning

Stayed in November 2024

Alpacas!

Stayed in November 2024

We liked the open plan with a nice kitchen and a separate bathroom. There were lots of games for kids to play, including a pool table. Our host was lovely, she brought some food so kids could feed the farm animals. She also made delicious muffins and had breakfast treats ready for us in the kitchen. We also enjoyed later check out.

Stayed in October 2024

Washing machine can be a plus

Very cool place. It is spacious and a nice experience for a family who wnat to stay together in one large entrior. The owner is very nice and extremely helpful. Cool perks for families- - A pool table. - Large picnic type table on the center of the space. - Kitchen with most thongs needed, what ever is missing the lovely owner helps out and provides. - The who as I said is very nice, respects privacy bit is actually available for anything needed even late at night. - We loved the small farm with the Llamas Victor and Hugo, the two large sheep and the older award winning Llama (Don't remember his name), can be fed and pet by the kids. The owner provides the food. The location of the shed is great just near town and the neighborhood is high quality homes. O wne t out for a sunset run that was beautiful and I felt very safe. Great place to stay and good experience.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing, it was fab!

We arrived to a spotless house, with some lovely extras like bread, cupcakes, fruit, yoghurt, milk and juice. The space is perfect for a family or group of friends. The kids were so excited by the pool table and the huge, comfy sofas! Once we'd settled in, Maria popped over to say hello and give us some nuts for the gorgeous alpacas and sheep. We felt so welcome. The shower is big, water is hot, and we felt very safe and comfortable in the Red Shed. Thank you!

Stayed in September 2024

Would recommend towel hooks/rail in bathroom and a shelf/caddy in shower.

Super cool place! My son loved the pool table and animals! So much space and super clean!!! Host was friendly but gave us privacy.

Stayed in August 2024

A lovely, warm, and hospitable host (Maria). Maria introduced herself to us on arrival and made us feel very welcome. The accommodation was very spacious and clean. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable beds. And having the late 12pm check-out time was also a bonus. Thanks Maria😊

Stayed in September 2024

None.

Nice clean and quiet place. Has everything we need in the room. Netflix is cool and close the downtown. 24hrs hot water and the shower is strong. Blowing table in in the room, kids were having fun when it is raining and cold out side.

Stayed in August 2024