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ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is ￥14,863
￥23,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely

Feel at home in the ELLSTONE FARM HOUSE a rural gem! (Email ellstonefarm@gmail or text Jill 0272080026) 240 White Rock Road Martinborough (1km past Brackenridge ) available for up to 15 people. NB Linen is not included!! $15 extra per person, per stay, if you require towels, top and bottom sheets and pillowcases. Plenty of blankets and duvets. Please.advise when booking or text Jill on 0272080026 if linen is required. Because Ellstone is a big house a minimum of 4 guests for $350 (excludes all Bookabach fees) is a requirement. You are welcome to Text the number above for more information. 15% discount for 7 days or more. Home away from Home! A private sunroom with pullout couch, plus another pullout sofa bed in kitchen/family area and also in lounge, make up sleeping arrangements for large numbers. ELLSTONE is a spacious farm house with all the comforts of home offering 3 ensuite rooms and 3 living areas, 2 log fires, plus heat pump. Private outdoor Spa (only onlookers sheep, or cattle) and large sunny decks. Exhale, and do nothing! Peace and beauty abound on this 900 acre sheep and cattle farm. Beautiful views of rural Wairarapa from the top of gentle rolling hills. A great walk .A short drive to Vineyards, Restaurants, Golf Course and Brackenridge. 4km drive from the Square. Tea and Coffee is included, plus sugar, flour salt,pepper, but all other food and drink needs to be brought with you.
Ellstone is an operating farm, activity can sometimes be operating closeby, and the private self contained attached flat may be occupied, by Louise, our Caretaker. Your privacy is assured, she will ensure your personal space.
Please leave the property and spa as found. A pet must have it’s own bed and be supervised at all times please.a $20 per night fee applies

Property manager

Jill and Doug

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,207 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cattlestops and pond on site!

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Property needs to be left as found please
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

ONE Night Welcome Minimum of 4 Guests per Night
ONE Night Welcome Minimum of 4 Guests per Night

About the neighborhood

Map
South Wairarapa, Martinborough

What's nearby

  • Palliser Estate - 8 min drive
  • Martinborough Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Ata Rangi Vineyard - 9 min drive
  • Martinborough Vineyard - 11 min drive
  • Te Kairanga Wines - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In the Neighbourhood Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haythornthwaite Wines - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Martinborough - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Joe Kwong on - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coney Wines - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely?

As of Feb 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely on Feb 9, 2025 start from ￥14,863, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely located?

This family-friendly Martinborough vacation home is located in the mountains, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Martinborough Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cambridge Road and Luna Estate Winery. Schubert Wines and Palliser Estate are also within 6 mi (10 km).

ELLSTONE Rural Gem 2x log fires, decks,mountain views, private,spa.Wifi.homely Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 274 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Lovely rural setting and only 5 - 10 mins drive from Martinborough Square. Listing describes as homely and had all the facilities we needed. Could do with some rejuvenating.Kids enjoyed the garden and hot pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends gathering for Toast
Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ellstone
Such a gem of a find. Would have loved to stay longer as it has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of room to move around. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
martinborough stay
was a very suitable house for our extended family with different ages..there was everything we needed and spa pool was enjoyedThey may not realise but we couldnt get either vacuum cleaner to suck up anything..they need some attention
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pug M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural bliss
Great location just out of town but close enough to wineries and to pop in for supplies if needed. Suited us perfectly for a quick relaxing stay with guest from overseas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural gem
Ellstone was everything our family wanted in a holiday home - spacious, well-appointed, a lovely farm garden in a rural setting. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rani

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We recently stayed at this rural property and had a mixed experience. On the positive side, the house is spacious, family-friendly, and offers plenty of room to gather and relax. It’s ideal for larger groups in theory and has a lot of potential. However, there were several issues that impacted our stay. The property is advertised as having 5 bedrooms but only has 3, which was disappointing and misleading. Despite trying to contact the property owner twice by phone and once via email to address this, we received no response, which was frustrating. The cleanliness also left much to be desired. There was a noticeable buildup of dust around the beds and throughout the house, which triggered asthma attacks and allergies in 6 out of 8 guests during the night. Additionally, the linens were not properly cleaned, with small hairs and fibers on the bed sheets. Overall, while the property’s size and setup are great for families, the lack of cleanliness, misrepresentation of the bedroom count, and poor communication significantly detracted from our experience. A deep clean and better attention to detail could make this property a much more enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay
Thank you so much for having us, you have such a comfortable home in a great location. We felt very lucky to be able to come and stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed, peaceful, well-appointed
Very lovely stay. Beautiful home, picturesque setting. Our group were able to be as loud as we wanted and not bother anyone. Perfect for our purposes, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamid M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing bach
Second time we stayed in this lovely place and we absolutely had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maddy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Amazing property in a pretty special spot! The house was tidy and had so much space. Great to be able to sleep lots of people and actually have the living space to handle the numbers. It would be nice if the cost of linen was included in the overall price as this almost caught us out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place & environment
The house and place was easy to find, great place for family group and very quiet, thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots for kids to do
this was a great place for our family - plenty of space, exploring the farm, putting up a slack line, walking on the farm, playing spotlight, toasting marshmallows and wallowing in the spa. And exploring the vicinity - the seal colony, cycling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Wedding Planning over overnighter
Fantastic property but in the current market I suggest including linen as a property should have everything a guest needs to stay and feel comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benedykt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The stay was awesome, will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matariki Martinborough
Great location- spacious and good kitchen. It was a bit of a drag having to take our own linen but we didn't want to pay extra. The spa was great and we all had a very pleasant time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great time
We had a lovely ladies weekend. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
Family of 12 adults had a lovely time. The house was well set up for a bigger group with plenty of heating for the colder nights. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Major birthday base
Really good property for a family gathering Plenty of room Enjoyed the spacious house and with great outside seating and rural views Handy enough to Martinborough and local wineries Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Thank you for a great stay - went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lei S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very nice stay but it would be good to allow for rubbish disposal 'on site" given how remote the house is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Liam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Place for large Groups
We stayed with 12 people for the weekend and the place was a great size and close to Martinborough for the group. There were a few issues such as some broken glass in the lawn, hearing rats in the wall most of the night, the spa pool being different than pictured (more inflatable than a standard permanent spa pool that it looks like a photo is taken from in the listing), and not having quite the right amount of bedding after paying for it separately. Also got asked after our stay if we had taken 20 dinner plates when the host just hadn't checked the other cupboard where there is a note saying it's where extra plates were stored, which was a bit odd not to check first. None of which affected our ability to have a good time, cook nice food in the kitchen, and enjoy the space. Really convenient location for enjoying what Martinborough has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Family Stay
Relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable stay. Big enough for our family of 13. Lovely grounds too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this setting and the area!
Martinborough is a real gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023