Guest Reviews

Lars J– 5 star

This accommodation is truly a gem—especially since you have it entirely to yourself! 😊

The photos and descriptions are accurate; the house sits atop Table Hill, offering breathtaking views of the rainforest, sheep pastures, and the sea. It's wonderfully peaceful, making it easy to fully immerse yourself in the surroundings. The accommodation itself is modern and comfortable, with a small fireplace that provides plenty of warmth and can even be used for cooking! 😉 Guests can also relax on the cozy outdoor furniture or enjoy the hot tub.

The hosts welcomed us warmly and bid us a friendly farewell. They have truly succeeded in creating a very special place. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!

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Brandon Bera – 5 star

Our family of 3 stayed at Beresford Heights for 3 nights in mid-March 2025. Having traveled around New Zealand extensively over 4 trips, this was the best stay we have had in NZ. It was SO incredibly peaceful. It was a perfect way to disconnect (even though wifi is included) and ultimately reconnect with what matters. The lodge itself is fully equipped with everything you could need, which makes the feeling of being isolated that much better. It was very clean and comfortable. The location is so cool. The views are epic. Steph and Warren are incredible hosts. I highly recommend ordering the food options they make available for at least one of the nights as it was so fresh and incredible. I can't say enough about this location. We absolutely plan to go back.

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind experience and pure tranquility, this is a must see. I'll admit it took us 4 trips to NZ to explore the Catlins and the surrounding areas, but it will be part of our next NZ visit as well. There are beautiful destinations all around to visit and in very close proximity to Beresford Heights. Because of this, I highly recommend staying at least 2 nights, but honestly we would have stayed more than 3 if we had known how awesome it was. We could easily have taken 2 days to explore the Catlins and another 2 days to simply embrace the quiet and simple things in life while in great comfort courtesy of Steph and Warren.
Thank you for everything. We will see you again!
Brandon, Jen, and Hope

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Barry Schiller- 5 star

Beresford Heights offers a modern escape away with quiet and outstanding vistas. Views while soaking in the hot tub are full of boundless beauty. Sleeping on top of the hill was deep and restorative. Stephanie's catering was top notch. We enjoyed using the barbeque to prepare lamb and steak she provided.
We didn't want to leave this hilltop perch. It's truly a refuge from daily cares.

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Judith Gregoor – 5 star

A truly fantastic place to stay. The view is mind blowing. The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful. A place to truly relax and get some peace and quiet time.
It is like you got the hole Mountain to yourself. The meal was outstanding. And the eye for detail in everything is amazing.
We can only say: 'to sleep with the sheep' was the best stay we have ever had.

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Daniel- 5 star

Absolutely fantastic experience, will be hard to beat for the rest of our lives, honestly. A spectacular spot with stunning views, perfect for our honeymoon getaway. The privacy is unlike any other place we've ever had the pleasure to stay. The food we were able to add on was delicious and handmade by our lovely hosts. Communication was perfect. The farm tour with Warren was great. Couldn't recommend more highly. We want to go back already!

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Tammy- 5 Star

Our stay at Beresford Heights was incredible! The private location offers stunning views, and Warren’s farm tour was both fun and insightful. Steph’s gluten-free catering was outstanding—delicious, creative, and tailored perfectly. The warm hospitality from Steph, Warren, and Annabel made this a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!