[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The sheep's retreat farmstay Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66610000/66603900/66603894/62b2e2f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66610000/66603900/66603894/e1662f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66610000/66603900/66603894/b918ec18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66610000/66603900/66603894/26579b37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66610000/66603900/66603894/29c72dca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Free breakfast, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The sheep's retreat farmstay. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Breakfast included ## 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 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. ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557500/62557474/45f5419f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui Fordell - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 42 reviews CA $130 CA $203 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=62557474&PinnedHotelID=62557474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99739900/99739851/cc59727d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renagour Cottage - Rural charm with outdoor hot tub! 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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 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 ## About the area Located in Turakina, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. 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 an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Turakina travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Turakina.dx553248635926198275) [View more Vacation homes in Turakina](https://www.expedia.ca/Turakina-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635926198275-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.96180%2C175.32738&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jKfccI22xee5jNR0o8S3Zo1OpYA=) Turakina, Manawatu-Wanganui ### What's nearby - Marton Park - 37 min drive - 31.7 km - Durie Hill Elevator - 40 min drive - 43.5 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 40 min drive - 43.8 km - Virginia Lake - 45 min drive - 46.7 km - Castlecliff Beach - 48 min drive - 50.2 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 Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The sheep's retreat farmstay on Oct 6, 2025 start from CA $178.41, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Turakina-Hotels-The-Sheeps-Retreat-Farmstay.h66603894.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The sheep's retreat farmstay located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Turakina Beach, Marton Park, and Sir James Wilson Memorial Park. Marton Golf Club and Marton Golf Course are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The sheep's retreat farmstay Reviews 9.4 ### 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 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan B. Feb 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Amazing spot, nice and quiet in the country, perfect for what we required. ##### Ryan B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea H., Wellington Jul 8, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great to get away Great place to stay for a family Matariki get together. ##### Andrea H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reegan G. Apr 26, 2024 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 :) ##### Reegan G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Breen L. Sep 1, 2024 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 ##### Breen L. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg M. Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Farmstay Awesome location and good home ##### Greg M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deidre L. Dec 23, 2022 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. ##### Deidre L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Prateek S. Apr 26, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good experience Few things like cleanliness was not spot on but overall nice plave ##### Prateek S. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve D. Feb 9, 2023 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. ##### Steve D. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Genevieve B. Apr 13, 2023 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). ##### Genevieve B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Erin G. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great price and lovely location Great space for four small families, amazing outlook. ##### Erin G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrew c. May 26, 2023 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. ##### andrew c. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. Dec 29, 2022 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 ##### Mike R. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris A. Oct 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Our family holiday Really enjoyed our stay . Wonderful surroundings and views. It was a memorable holiday ! ##### Chris A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luisa M. Sep 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay Lovely house! Very clean and tidy! Great communication for the host. ##### Luisa M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali R. May 13, 2022 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. ##### Ali R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Apr 26, 2022 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! ##### Mark S. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. Mar 7, 2022 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. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee T. Jan 26, 2022 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. ##### Renee T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike D. Jan 21, 2022 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. ##### Mike D. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Dorota S. Jan 16, 2022 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. ##### Dorota S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. Jan 14, 2022 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! ##### Michael H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrin H. Dec 30, 2021 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. ##### Kerrin H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. Oct 21, 2021 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! ##### Mark B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jodie t. Jun 7, 2021 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 ##### jodie t. 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