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  The location, the style, the room, the compliments and the hospitality. This one of the best stays we've had in Queensland in a long time. The decor is divine, furnished... read more and designed to resemble a victorian property sending you back in time to relax and unwind. Phil and Merryl are fantastic. Merryl gave us a lovely warm welcome telling us the history of the house and even a couple of treats from the sweets cart. We had a beautiful spacious room, very comfortable bed, a large veranda overlooking the river and a nice hot spa bath.

Breakfast was delicious, we will definitely be back longer than one night. The perfect place for a romantic getaway. Thank you.

  Outstanding attention to detail with some extra touches. Very friendly and helpful, Enjoyed the high tea and tasty cooked breakfasts. Quiet and private - made for a relaxing and... read more restful break. Have stayed before and will be back again.

  I can't fault Meryl on anything she was very welcoming and so friendly and gave us a small tour of the facility and showed us our room.
The maintenance is... read more at a high standard and the rooms are so lovely.
Having sweets and treats for you to taste in the foyer is wonderful.
Breakfast that is served to your door is amazing and you feel like royalty.
Can't thank Meryl and Phil enough for our stay we will be back soon

  I was reluctant to write a review of our experience at Bli Bli House as I want to keep this amazing place a secret! But ofcourse that isn’t fair to... read more the wonderful hosts of Bli Bli House, Phil & Merryl. I can not fault this place. Everything from the warm friendly welcome from the hosts to the the exquisite rooms, beautiful gardens and delicious breakfasts. We were so taken with our first visit we booked almost the entire place for our second visit and brought a group of friends with us. The billiards table upstairs got a workout (just watch your head!) we can’t wait to return. Thank you Phil & Merryl. We will be back again.. and again. More

  Absolutely perfect for a romantic weekend, lovely attention to detail and experience exceeded expectations. Phil and Merryl were lovely and vary hospitable. Highest recommendation,
Kindest regards L&A

  From the moment you arrive you will feel surrounded by luxury and opulence with a touch of vintage and olde world charm.
Your hosts are so generous with little surprises... read more awaiting that will make you feel very spoilt.
We couldn’t have wished for a more luxurious or romantic weekend away. It was superb.

  Wow! Wo only needed an overnight stay and Bli Bli house looked good online .
WOW! What a surprise, this was the best part of our holiday.
The Victorian house... read more is set on picturesque grounds backing onto the riverbank, so relaxing. Elegantly furnished guest lounge with complimentary cakes and sweets and a chess set (we had a couple of games) Upstairs was the games room with old world charm and even a mini grand piano at the entrance of the house. The suite was beautifully furnished with a large four poster bed with the softest sheets, a kitchenette and even a fireplace The host’s Phil and Merryl were very welcoming and the house was luxurious and extremely clean. The special little treats and delicious cooked breakfast was brought to us on a silver trolley which made us feel like VIP’s. We have stayed in many B&B’s and hotels around the world and this would have to have been the most beautiful. We absolutely love Bli Bli house and will be back, to be spoilt once again. More

  This house and hosts are amazing. There are little treats thrown in to the price, yum yum. Compliments to the chef on breakfast. It is a quiet setting, where you... read more can pretend to be Lord, and Lady of the Manor. Attention to detail, and cleanliness, were abundant. Thanks Meryl, and Phil for the great stay.

  What a lovely stay. A step back in time to enjoy all the fine touches. We really felt like we were in our own home. Delicious breakfast on... read more the front deck which literally is served on a silver platter. We enjoyed cheese and wine down on the river in the afternoon to watch the sunset, played chess in the yard. Enjoying the magnificence of this beautiful home.
Walking around the rooms freely - you’ll find a library - pool table and a media room with a projector. A candy trolly that’s always full. Many antiques and vintage paraphernalia throughout. The rooms are beautiful and the beds super comfy. Strawberries & Chocolate left as a surprise at our door. It’s all about the little touches.
There are plenty of places to dine close buy - Teppanyaki was a favourite.
Meryl and Phil are incredibly Host.
Next time we’ll take a room on the riverside. Thank you for sharing your home. More

  We had the very good fortune to find Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat online and stayed spontaneously overnight in July 2022. Wow ! What a wonderful experience it was.... read more A warm welcome from Meryl and consummate attention paid to every detail. An absolutely beautiful location on the riverside adds additional joy to a fantastic stay. Wonderful morning breakfast brought to our room and the broader amenities were well beyond our expectation. Comfy warm bed, and room the amenities, large outside balcony and space are outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We have booked already for a future weekend stay and looking forward to it. Highly recommended.