Everything was good.

Beautifully situated in the Oamaru countryside with a great view from the door. The hut has a double bed, small table, sink, two ring hob and toaster and is more than sufficient for a few nights stay. The bathroom area has a shower, basin and a bamboo composting toilet which was absolutely fine with no smells at all. The owner provides alpaca food to feed the 3 alpacas and 2 sheep nearby to the hut. Overall our stay was excellent with a friendly, efficient owner, a pleasant hut with a great view. 5 out of 5 for our stay.

Stayed in March 2024

Quirky and fun from the gypsy caravan shaped cabin to the alpacas and sheep that greet you every morning. We loved our stay here and feeding the critters was a delight.

Stayed in March 2024

The alpacas were wonderful. The shower was great.

Stayed in February 2024

Hot at night; had to leave the door open half the night.

Outdoor bath under the sky. Feeding the alpacas. Fun games on shelf

Stayed in February 2024

There was nothing that we disliked about the property.

A wonderful location , so close to town yet so very private, tucked in out of the wind with amazing sunset views. My wife loved the outdoor bath under the stars . . Every thing was well thought out and we had everything we needed .We had spent our previous 5 nights in a “luxury” hotel in Dunedin but to us this was , though different, a great deal better . Even the bedding and pillows were better and the room size not that much different .A great place to stay . Gerald and Tricia

Stayed in January 2024

Quiet and peaceful and very handy location. Alpacas very cute

Stayed in November 2023

Cosy cabin, no TV but I enjoyed the absence, in the same vein the cabin has an off grid feel (composting toilet,some limits to electrical usage) but I liked this.The location (a working farm) and aspect(receives afternoon sun) are excellent.

Stayed in October 2023

The bathroom did take some get used to but it worked out in the end

Comfy bed, nice kitchen with some basic tools, one heater inside which can keep inside warm enough in an early spring Food for the alpacas are provided, so we had a nice little farm experience We get to see the milky way at late night :)

Stayed in September 2023

Excellent private location

Stayed in August 2023

Warm, welcoming hosts; cosy, comfortable cabin with comfy beds, everything spotlessly clean. Beautiful country views. The moonlight outdoor bubble bath was a highlight, and the alpacas were a delight!

Stayed in June 2023

Lovely welcome, stunning location, quiet and beautiful stay. Just the best.

Stayed in May 2023

A lovely experience, quiet but plenty to keep us entertained (loved the animals right outside the door).

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing

Friendly Host. Great views. Very clean and comfortable stay.

Stayed in March 2023

I didn't stay for two nights.

Alpacas, alpacas, alpacas! Only kidding, I was swayed by the alpacas but the location is only about an 8 minute drive into town and having a night in a boring motel I so wished I'd picked two nights at Shepherd's Rest instead of the one, it was comfortable and cosy and at one with nature if that's your thing. 5 🌟

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing!

Very well equipped beautiful property with great views & Jennie was such a lovely host. Really enjoyed the outside bath & feeding the alpacas & sheep! Good location for Oamaru & for visiting the wonderful Little Blue Penguins. Thank you for such a special stay Jennie!

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing.

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!

Stayed in January 2023

There is nothing not to like about Sheppard's Rest.

Great unique cabin in a well presented, thoughtful and very clean accommodation for couples.

Stayed in December 2022

no wifi and not a lot of reception - just be prepared if you don’t have a NZ sim card.

super cute farm stay. easy to get to and easy drive into town. The owner was lovely. The place was clean and had personality. The alpacas were very cute and funny.

Stayed in October 2022

Amazing stay, nice and quiet, and a great base to explore the waitaki valleey

Stayed in October 2022

Peaceful and secluded. Very thoughtfully presented and felt private. Loved the sheep and alpacas.

Stayed in July 2022

Cosy hut with a very comfortable bed. The place is super-clean and warm when using the heater in the cold winter. The shower is quite good. We can see the alpacas and sheeps are starring at us each time we open the door. Also, the view there is very beautiful. What a dream life! The host Jennie is so kind and is easy to communicate with. We would like to come back and spend more time in this place:)

Stayed in July 2022

Loved the pet alpacas you can hand feed and the cabin is nice and cozy

Stayed in April 2022

Cosy clean and comfortable. Great rural location.

Stayed in February 2022

peaceful location, close to town but rural, alpacas were an awesome addition

Stayed in October 2021