Farmstay: Shepherd’s Hut + outdoor bath & animals

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Farm stay hosted by Angela

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bed
  3. 1 bath
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Our Shepherd’s Hut is the perfect place to relax and unwind on the peacefulness of a farm, just 5-minutes’ drive from Twizel. The hut is surrounded by amazing views of the stunning Mackenzie Region, and features a fully equipped kitchenette, queen bed with skylight above, fast Wi-Fi, free Netflix, outside dining area with BBQ, and “his n hers” outdoor bathtubs for stargazing on clear nights. You’ll love handfeeding the friendly farm animals, and walking around the 75-acre farm!

The space
Our Shepherd’s Hut is a cosy, small space, designed for couples wanting to experience these popular “tiny homes”! Guests are welcome to walk around the farm and visit with the tame animals. Relax on the deck and admire the beautiful, spacious views, then soak in the outdoor bathtubs under the sparkling stars of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. We also have our Damara Shepherd’s Hut No. 2, if you’re travelling with another couple or hut No. 1 isn’t available.

The farm: We encourage our guests to walk around the farm. It’s a great place to relax and visit the cute and entertaining farm animals who love to make new friends! We have sheep, alpaca, chickens, highland cattle and goats. We provide complimentary feed so you can handfeed the animals.

Airbnb tip: Consider booking a Shepherd’s Hut for a multiple night stay! It’s the perfect base to explore the Mackenzie Region, with Aoraki Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo a scenic 45-minute drive away.

Star Gazing: The Shepherd’s Hut is in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, which means it’s ideal for stargazing! On clear nights, soak in the outdoor bathtubs – you’ll see amazing stars and Milky Way and if you're lucky, a shooting star or two!

Address: 257 Old Glen Lyon Road (5 minutes’ drive from Twizel)

Shepherds Hut no. 1: A small, warm, and cosy tiny house experience with amazing views and friendly animals.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed (note there is one main living/cooking/sleeping area).

Kitchen: There is a 2-burner stove, fridge, kettle, toaster, and rice cooker. We provide tea, coffee, sugar, cookies, cooking oil, salt, and pepper. Dishwashing liquid is provided. A BBQ is and picnic table is outside on the deck.

Bathroom: The Shepherd’s Hut has a separate bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink.

Entertainment: Smart TV with free Netflix and fast Wi-Fi. There’s a skylight above the bed for stargazing!

Laundry: There is no laundry available in the Shepherd’s Hut but if you need some washing done, the owner is more than happy to accommodate.

Heating: It’s a new build (2018) and is warm and well insulated with double glazing and a heat pump in the living room.


Guest access
You don’t have to just stay in the accommodation area – please explore the whole property! There’s a map in the cottage with walks, showing where all the animals live. Please close gates behind you. Make sure you go into the sheep enclosure to handfeed the sheep (and see the lambs if it’s Spring time).

Other things to note
Our Shepherd Huts are cute and cosy, designed for couples who want to enjoy a tiny home experience with everything you need for a peaceful and comfortable stay. Enjoy stunning farm and mountain views, the spectacular Mackenzie dark skies, and the added bonus of very friendly farm animals who love to make new friends and be handfed!

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom area
1 double bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Hot tub
TV
Air conditioning
Patio or balcony
Backyard
Hair dryer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

Twizel, Canterbury, New Zealand

Twizel has some great coffee shops to relax or plenty of outdoor space for walkers, climbers, mountain bikers etc

Hosted by Angela

  1. Joined in May 2019
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Hi, we look forward to welcoming you to our farm stay in Twizel ,which is in the beautiful Mackenzie region. We love sharing our 75 acre farm with our guests and encourage guests to roam freely around the farm and interact with the friendly farm animals.
Hi, we look forward to welcoming you to our farm stay in Twizel ,which is in the beautiful Mackenzie region. We love sharing our 75 acre farm with our guests and encourage guests…

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: After 3:00 PM
Checkout: 11:00 AM
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)
No smoking
No pets
No parties or events

Health & safety

Airbnb's COVID-19 safety practices apply
No carbon monoxide alarm
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy