Title: The Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond Vacation home in Richmond with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102011600/102011547/8d05b881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102011600/102011547/a5a563e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102011600/102011547/ded4f6e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102011600/102011547/18ffe8da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102011600/102011547/2cdb452f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Shepherds Retreat, a sun-soaked haven in Appleby, Richmond offers modern comforts and serene outdoor spaces. Relax on the spacious afternoon deck with panoramic views or unwind in the comfortable lounge and outdoor seating areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond A newly built holiday haven in Appleby, Richmond. This sun-soaked home features a morning patio, spacious afternoon deck, and modern comforts. Large Smart TV and great WiFi, excellent cooking facilities & comfortable lounge and outdoor seating areas. Only a 10-minute drive from Rabbit Island, with nearby walk/cycle tracks, it's an ideal spot for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Unwind on the deck with panoramic views, creating a serene backdrop for evening relaxation. Conveniently located 25 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from a mall, Shepherds Retreat seamlessly combines convenience with tranquility. Book now for an ideal retreat suitable for families, explorers, and those in search of a serene escape. \*\*Special conditions and notes\*\*: No party or venue use. No Smoking. No pets. \*\*Cancellation and Compassionate Circumstances\*\*: Please disregard the "Bookings at this property are non-refundable" information presented on this listing site. Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks before arrival for any reason and you'll pay no more than 20% of the booking total + VRBO/affiliate site fees. Please refer the Rental Agreement for full details - this is provided for your agreement during the booking process. :-) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38077500/38077409/206ebe30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elevated Sea View Studio Apartment - Stunning Views over Nelson's Tasman Bay Atawhai - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=38077409&PinnedHotelID=38077409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels, rowing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9230000/9224100/9224072/5a7969d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beaches Nelson Tahunanui - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 219 reviews CA $141 CA $163 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=9224072&PinnedHotelID=9224072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37630000/37622300/37622206/236db21c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Views, Sun, Outdoor Living & Walk to the Beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as holiday-nelson-limited-TSR ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.339905,173.16597&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hih%7BFin%7C_%60%40%3FU%3FS%3FU%40Q%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40QBS%40UBUBQ%40UBUBQDSBSBSDQDUBQFQDUDQDSFQFQDQFQFQFQHSFMFQHSFMHQHOHOHMHQJOHOJKHMJOHOLKJMHKJKLMJILMJKLKJKLILKLGJILKLILGNELILGLENILENELELENENELCNENALCNENAL%3FPCLCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%3FN%40NDLBN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLHNDLFLHLDNFLHJJLHLFLJJHLJLJJJLLJHJLJJJJJLJJJNJNHLJJHNJNHPHLHNHNFPHLHRFPFLHRFPFPFPDPFPDPFRDPDTDPDPDTBPDRBRDRBP%40TBTBPBT%40T%40RBP%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FP%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FPAT%3FTARATCPATARCTCPCTATCPERCRERCPETEPEPETEPGPERGPEPGPGPGPIRGLGPIPINGPININILIPKNINKJILKNKNKJKLKJKLKHKLMJKJMJMJKHMJMFMHKJMHOFMFMFMFODMHMDODMDODMDODMBODO%40MBODOBO%3FO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCQAM%3FOCOEMCOAOEMCOEOEMEMEOEMEOIMEMGMGOGMGMIMKKIMGMKMIKKMKKKMKKMMIKMIKKMMKIOKOIMKKIOKOIQIMIOIOIQGOIQGQGMISGQGQGQEQGQGSEQEQEUGQCQEUEQCSCSESCQCUAUCQCUASCUAQAUAS%3FUAUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hbJ0YT7GqucFq6oht0JxEEfnZ1w=) Richmond, Tasman #### What's nearby - Richmond Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Hoglund Art Glass - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 9 min drive - 9.8 km - Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 12 min drive - 11.6 km - Nelson Hospital - 13 min drive - 13.4 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Zink - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Pc Eatery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond located? > Located in Appleby, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Richmond Mall and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Fossil Ridge Winery. Hoglund Art Glass and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Shepherds Retreat - Modern Comfort in a Sunlit Haven in Richmond Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby W. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Stunning wee house, super modern and warm ##### Abby W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025