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The sheep's retreat farmstay

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
No neighbours, complete privacy!
Outdoor dining
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Turakina

Located in Turakina, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Watt Fountain are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Turakina Beach and Marton Park. Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Turakina, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Durie Hill Elevator - 34 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 34 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Wanganui Community Arts Centre - 34 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 35 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 41 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The sheep's retreat farmstay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The sheep's retreat farmstay?

As of 13 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The sheep's retreat farmstay on 15 December 2025 start from NZ$345.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The sheep's retreat farmstay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The sheep's retreat farmstay?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The sheep's retreat farmstay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The sheep's retreat farmstay located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Turakina Beach, Marton Park and Sir James Wilson Memorial Park. Marton Golf Club and Marton Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pauline D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although we were all adults, there were kid friendly outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great price and lovely location

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

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

10/10 Excellent

andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Andrea H., Wellington

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great to get away

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

10/10 Excellent

Reegan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Breen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farmstay

Awesome location and good home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Prateek S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good experience

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Genevieve B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

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

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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Danny and Julie your hosts are Sheep and Beef Farmers.

Why they chose this property

This quiet rural location is perfect place if you are working in the Rangitikei or in Wanganui. Great half way meeting place from Wellington and Auckland situated in the middle of the country. We also have another property just down the road to host more of your friends for a bigger meeting.

What makes this property unique

There is a bush walk up the road. The deck provides shelter to get outside if it is raining and also a perfect place to relax with a cuppa or a nice glass of something cold.

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