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Longbush Estate, Gladstone

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A residential property with a tennis court, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A residential property with a swimming pool, tennis court, and landscaped garden.
A house surrounded by a large green field and trees with autumn foliage.
A modern two-story house with a large backyard, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained garden.
A paved pathway flanked by trees with yellow leaves, a wooden fence, and a building with a red roof in the background.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Longbush, Wellington
  • Place, Gladstone Vineyard
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Daysh House Garden
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonehenge Aotearoa
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

+4
8 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Longbush Estate, Gladstone

6 bedrooms with multiple bedding arrangement options, 4 bathrooms and with butlers pantry and a chef friendly kitchen makes this ideal place for work retreats, corporate functions or that big family getaway. Swimming pool is open from Labour Weekend til Easter.



We hope you enjoy the expansive gardens and you are welcome to roam the grounds but please ensure all gates are shut that you open to avoid sheep escaping. Also please note that we want to keep the grounds and pool looking amazing so maintenance may sometimes happen to these during your stay. We do try to arrange the pool cleaning, lawn mowing and gardening outside of bookings but sometimes there may be the odd person doing these during your stay.



The Facilities



- Beautifully landscaped grounds with manicured gardens for you to wander

around and enjoy

- Swimming Pool and private mini lake big enough

- Large open-plan living/kitchen area including walk in pantry, nespresso

machine

- 3 heat pumps and 8 radiators fueled by a large log burner keep this place

toasty warm in those cooler winter months

- 4 bathrooms including 2 with spa baths



The Bedrooms



*Please note the bedding layout is not as listed in the bedding arrangements section. The description below describes the options available. Send us a message with your booking/enquiry and we can have them made up to your preference



-The master features a super-king bed which can be split into 2 singles,

ensuite bathroom with, bedside tables, lamps, electric blankets, walk in

wardrobe

-Bedroom 2 has a super-king bed which can be split into 2 singles, bedside

tables, lamps, a large wardrobe and electric blankets.

-Bedroom 3 has a super-king which can be split into 2 singles, bedside

tables, lamps, electric blanket and a wardrobe

-Bedroom 4 has a queen bed, bedside tables, lamps, electric blankets, and a

wardrobe

-Bedroom 5 has a queen bed, bedside tables, lamps, electric blankets, and a

wardrobe

-Bedroom 6 has 8 single beds, 4 of which have a pop-up option to turn them

into king beds.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As part of the booking and stay process, all guests are required to complete their guest details and sign our rental agreement
through our secure guest portal, Charge Automation. The portal link will be provided to you following your booking.
Your check-in instructions and access information are also provided exclusively through this secure portal and are not available elsewhere.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9840877
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Map
Longbush, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Gladstone Vineyard - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Vintage Aviation Museum - 16 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Daysh House Garden - 16 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Stonehenge Aotearoa - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Old Stick & Rudder Company - 17 min drive - 23.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gladstone Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gladstone Vineyard - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Longbush Estate, Gladstone have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Longbush Estate, Gladstone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Longbush Estate, Gladstone?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Longbush Estate, Gladstone?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Longbush Estate, Gladstone?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Longbush Estate, Gladstone located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Gladstone Vineyard and within 12 miles (20 km) of Stonehenge Aotearoa and Vintage Aviation Museum. Old Stick & Rudder Company and Queen Elizabeth Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat for friends

This is a wonderful place to relax with friends - everyone had a decent room and bed, fantastic facilities, it felt like a real luxury to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great time and place!

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property but needs better housekeeping

This is a beautiful home which unfortunately is not being as well maintained as it should be. In spite of that we had a lovely time and enjoyed the peace and serenity. The grounds are lovely and the pool looked great. Just a shame the weather wasn’t better for us to enjoy. This would be an ideal place to host a family get together with plenty of room for the grandkids too. Definitely good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Longbush

This place was fabulous for us all to relax and create more family memories. Tennis pool and beautiful gardens for grandies to play. Everything we needed. Needed a bit of a tidy around pool area with a couple of unmentionables left lying around from previous guests! Luckily we arrived early so grandbabies didn’t see anything. Other than that it was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Longbush Estate

This place would make a fantastic wedding venue. Plenty of garden photo ops. Great gardens. On the flip side, it appears as if no-one had been here for a while. Hanging cob-webs, mould in the water filters, lawn needed mowing, outdoor furniture was strewn across the lawn, outdoor table was mouldy, oven needed a clean, etc. The new carpet meant a few doors wouldn't open so wardrobes were unavailable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Longbush:

Good: beautiful spacious property, lots of room, lovely location, plenty of parking, well suited to a large group including kids, swimming pool, nice trees, close to Gladstone, half hour from Carterton and Masterton, big TV room, outdoor dining area and BBQNot so good: lots of rodents, lots of rodent poop. Plumbing of mixed quality, some showers not working. Kitchen equipment pretty minimal (just enough to make a basic meal) and not really adapted to large group needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property was very tired & furnishings etc not as per photos.Upon arrival one of our guests filled a brush & pan with all the dead flies & that wasn't all of them as we left some for the cleaners to sort! Several cockroaches in the bathrooms too.Cheap 2 in 1 shower gel.Property Managers advised that the property was cleaned that morning so it was disgusting to find so many in a short time - all over the beds & floors etc upstairs. Assured us that a pest bomb had not been set off as that's what it looked like due to the amount around. Message on the fridge advised that there would be the "Odd Fly or cockroach" being it is a rural setting but this was ridiculous. Broken drain in shower & spa bath jets broken too - evidently cleaner advised them of that about 5 months ago & still not fixed. Gardens were a bit unkempt & the lawns could have also done with a mow. Pool hadn't been cleaned for a while either. Didn't go near the tennis court to see what state that was in.Great setting and perfect for a group - it was just a pity it was not quite as described. Property Managers were great & tried to raise issues with the owners who were NOT willing to refund any part of our booking for the less than expected or desirable conditions we found the property in. It is marketed as a luxury home & we felt it wasn't.Would definitely NOT recommend this property to anyone unless you get a significant discount or are happy with dead flies everywhere & cockroaches in the bathrooms.
Quite a large cockroach in Ensuite
Several cockroaches in ensuite
a small sample of flies in end upstairs bedroom
Small sample of flies in upstairs bedroom. should have taken more photos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house has a lot going for it with several large living spaces, and good sized bedrooms, but we were disappointed in several aspects: the maintenance, lacking provisions, some kitchen equipment insufficient even for a medium sized group and some items not there, and most of all a major security concern.The place seems poorly maintained with door handles missing, some cabinetry coming apart and many lights not working, including outside lights.I did have to contact the property manager about the lack of provisions and security concerns. Yes they did help but it wasted at least 1/2 a day of our vacation, and added a great deal of stress, sorting out the provisions and the security issue couldn't be fixed until after we left.The thing is, all these issues were avoidable if the house had been properly provisioned, maintained and checked before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great house and gardens, lovely location, well equippped, open fires were an unexpected highlight. Great for family gathering. Slightly disapointed that the gardens hadn;t been mown for probably a month, only two tea-towels, no dishcloth, too few dishwashing powder tabs. Having said that, we had a wonderful weekend in a great location, a lovely spacious property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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