Shear-vue Farmstay

Apr 3rd, 2023

Upon arriving and meeting Julie, we knew we were going to enjoy our stay! Julie was warm and made us feel welcome. The cottage was immaculate and stocked with milk, pancake mixings, cereals, yogurt, coffee and homemade brownies!! The beds and couches were comfortable, everything worked as it should. Tony gave us a farm tour, we have a newfound respect for what farmers do. We really loved when Hamesh demonstrated his ability to move the sheep. Star gazing from the hot tub was amazing. If we come back to New Zealand, we will definitely come back to Shear-vue.
Mar 4th, 2023

We had the pleasure of staying on Julie & Tony's farm as part of our South Island tour. They were incredibly hospitable and were quick to respond and help ensure we were welcomed with an in-person greeting (provided us the option of a more non-personal check-in/stay). The flat itself was a separate, standalone unit with a full kitchen, living room, large bedrooms, and a balcony and accompanying hot tub. Julie & Tony had chocolates and snacks in the kitchen for our arrival and included some milk, pancake mix, and other lite items for breakfast for the following morning (all included). The view from the flat was stunning and overlooked kilometers of beautiful scenery. Our hosts had a complimentary farm tour available for guests, which we took advantage of. The tour consisted of a walk around the farm and opportunities to feed Sheep, Pigs, Alpacas, and Cows. We also got an awesome demo of their dogs herding some of the farm animals! The farm is very close to Lake Tekapo, which we took advantage of in the evening and morning. There is a hot pool star gazing service available in the Lake Tekapo area; however Julie told us we'd have the same views, but more of an intimate experience, from the hot-tub and wouldn't need to pay the associated fees which are around 100 NZD per person - so that was a great saver! We also got some recommendations for dinner and lunch. Some of New Zealand's finest, fresh pies can be enjoyed at Fairlie Bakehouse - we headed there before leaving the area and heading to Mount Cook. Overall it was an incredible stay and the service and hospitality provided was truly first class. Will definitely be returning on our next trip the South Island.
Apr 26th, 2023

We recently stayed at this amazing airbnb and we can confidently say that this is the best one we've been to so far in our New Zealand trip. Upon check-in, we were greeted with a delightful spread of cookies, brownies, fresh milk, cheese, and chocolates. The warmth of the heater made our stay extra comfortable as it perfectly warmed up the entire place. The room and bed were cozy and perfect for a good night's sleep. We also appreciated that the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The highlight of our stay was definitely the animal experience where we got to feed Molly the pig, the sheep, alpacas, and the cow. The farm was beautiful and serene. It was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. We can't forget to mention how friendly and approachable Julie was during our stay. She was kind enough to give us a huge pumpkin on our last day. We are very grateful for her hospitality. Overall, we had an amazing time here and we would definitely book this place again if we ever find ourselves back in NZ. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay!
Apr 24th, 2023

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