About Plux Stays
Award-winning holiday accommodation in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Our Story
Plux Stays began with a simple idea: create holiday accommodation that feels like home — but better. Founded by Matt & Bev Long, Plux has grown from a single rental property into a portfolio of eight premium stays across Canterbury's most desirable locations.
Every Plux property is personally curated and managed by Matt & Bev, ensuring consistent quality, thoughtful touches, and an exceptional guest experience. From the boutique Plux Cottage on a private lifestyle block to the expansive Plux Poulter with its games room and EV charger, each property has its own character and charm.
What started as a passion for hospitality has become a thriving business — and Matt & Bev now help other property owners succeed through co-hosting and online services.
Matt & Bev Long
Owner & Superhost
Matt & Bev bring a unique blend of technology expertise and hospitality passion to short-term rentals. With a background in tech and a relentless focus on guest experience, they've built Plux Stays into one of Canterbury's top-rated accommodation providers.
Matt & Bev manage every aspect of the guest experience — from listing optimisation and dynamic pricing to personal welcome messages and local recommendations. Their hands-on approach has earned them recognition as an Airbnb Host of the Year Finalist in 2024 and a consistent place in Airbnb's top 1% of hosts globally.
Beyond hosting, Matt & Bev run Plux Online Services, helping other hosts set up professional property management systems, and offer co-hosting services from just 8%.
Awards & Recognition
Airbnb NZ Host of the Year Finalist 2024
Family Category
4.99★ Average Rating
Top 1% Airbnb Host Globally
616+ Five-Star Reviews
Quick CV
Current Role
7-property host in Christchurch and Revenue Manager for 102+ STR properties across four locations throughout New Zealand.
Revenue RankingsAirroi
Awards & Reviews
- Airbnb Finalist — Host of the Year (Family) 2024
- 4.99 average rating / 600+ reviews — view Airbnb profile
Expertise
- GST specialist for short-term rentals
- STR software expert — PMS platforms, Pricelabs, AI automation, in-home smart technology
- Multi-OTA distribution strategy (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO & more)
- Speaker to Airbnb groups on pricing & technology
- Attends all major industry conferences — Hostaway USA, STRive & more
- Runs a 2,000+ member Facebook community for STR tips
Prior to hospitality, Matt was CEO of his own e-commerce software agency.
Ready to Experience Plux?
Browse our properties or get in touch — Matt & Bev would love to help you plan your Canterbury stay.