Title: Balgownie Estate - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112329624&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Balgownie Estate Vacation home in Whanganui with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Balgownie Estate ![Terrace/patio - Balgownie Estate (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329700/112329624/f46eb600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Balgownie Estate (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329700/112329624/9ac3136f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Balgownie Estate (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329700/112329624/6e701043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Balgownie Estate (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329700/112329624/99563a55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Balgownie Estate (Whanganui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329700/112329624/3376239c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Balgownie Estate provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Balgownie Estate Recently renovated, quiet and peaceful in a small cul-de-sac in Gonville close to the Whanganui River, this is a two bedroom (with sofa-bed in the lounge) townhouse offering a full kitchen, brand new bathroom, and extra outdoor dining areas and bbq. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Deck/patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets 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. - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114860000/114860000/114859957/95e4871b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiny living, Big escape! 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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 ## About the area Gonville, a neighborhood in Whanganui, is home to this vacation home. Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ward Observatory and Durie Hill Elevator. Whanganui Museum and Bason Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balgownie Estate Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina F. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was very comfortable, and was in a great location. ##### Sabrina F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy C. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very comfortable house, quiet location and great communication with our host. Near to city so easy to get in for walks and entertainment. Will stay again. ##### Roy C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa G. Dec 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t be happier with this property. The house is very spacious, beautifully and modernly renovated, has air conditioning, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The location is great, on a quiet street whilst being conveniently and perfectly situated for everything we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked with any appliance you could need - from pots and pans, to an air fryer. We stayed for over two weeks, as two adults, one child and a baby. The host provided a bassinet and baby bath, and had even decorated for Christmas!We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will most definitely be staying again. Highly recommend! ##### Melissa G. Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan B. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Balgownie The property was lovely and met our needs.We were unaware host didn't meet us at check-in but sent msg that didn't show on email but required getting a code that took several minutes to appear on Ipad for us to get into the Stayz message. On home PC messages just appear; in NZ we needed code. There were no instructions on how to use TV, or find switch for outdoor lights when dark. The day after we returned home found 3 day old email from host requesting we feed the fish. Not seen so not done. ##### Susan B. 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