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Sustainability

Sustainability at Bli Bli House At Bli Bli House we are committed to practises which meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. To us, sustainability is not just about looking after our natural environment – it is also about considering the social and economic impact of what we do and how we do it. In particular we aim to provide a tourism experience that focuses on protecting the environment and allows our visitors to travel responsibly, with little impact.

Water conservation

  • Dual flush toilets with low volume water flush.
  • Installation of underground dripper system for gardens.
  • All garden areas mulched to conserve water in the soil.
  • Hardy plants and natives are chosen for the garden. A rainforest feel has been established throughout.
  • A low energy front loading washing machine is used in the cottage, using only 47 litres of water per wash.
  • Most laundry is air dried in the sun, to reduce the use of electric dryers.
 

Energy consumption

  • In June 2012 an 4.2 kva Solar Power System was installed on the roof of the cottage
  • The house guest wing and cottage are designed with an east west orientation and deep verandahs on the north and south sides. In summer no direct sun enters the rooms. Combined with the thick insulated walls and the high ceilings, ambient room temperatures are easily maintained in all seasons minimising the need for excessive heating and cooling.
  • Ceiling insulation in all areas of the house, guest wing and cottage.
  • LED globes throughout the house, guest wing and cottage resulting in 86% less energy usage than the halogen globes they replaced.
  • Sun dried linen!
  • On demand gas hot water system ensuring water is only heated as used.
  • Sensor lights on the entrance driveway.
  • We encourage our guests to help us be environmentally friendly by turning off air-conditioning and lights when leaving their accommodation.

 

Waste management

Bottles, cans, plastics and papers are all collected and recycled

Community Involvement

Local businesses are always used as a first preference for business needs, supplies and services.

Bli Bli House has supported the following community activities:

  • Sponsoring Compassion Children
  • The Baptist Church “Community Newcomer Programs” and Sunshine Coast Christmas Lights
  • Community Business Meetings run by the local Sunshine Coast Senior Minister’s Network.
  • School Chaplains

 

Bli Bli House has donated accommodation packages for fundraising purposes to the following charities:

  • Yarraman Kindergarten
  • Tourist Information Centre volunteers
  • Wototo Children’s Choir
  • Sunshine Coast Christmas Lights Spectacular
  • Bats Theatre • Sunshine Coast TAFE Department of Photography
  • Sunshine Coast Youth • Noosa Rotary Club
  • Sunshine Coast School Chaplains
  • AGL Action Rescue Helicopter
  • Keeping Children Safe
  • Cancer Foundation

Multi-award winning Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat

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Our happy guests

  • star rating  Simply divine in every aspect - we will be back!

    We were greeted by both Meryl and Phil, who immediately made us feel very welcomed. Everything about the house... read more was stunning. It was the little things that made the difference. Thank you for such a lovely experience.

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    rebeccalK3381HJ
    August 15, 2022
  • star rating  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.

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    SwissAlps22
    July 15, 2022
  • star rating  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

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    LukeAlana
    September 20, 2021
  • star rating  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.

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    MikeLeonnie
    September 20, 2021
  • star rating  Beautiful place. Richly furnished. Elegant, yet comfortable and relaxed. Wonderful hosts - welcoming, friendly & unobtrusive. We stumbled upon it when our trip northward was interrupted... read more by flooding at Gympie. Serendipity defined.

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    danhO6075KN
    March 12, 2022
  • star rating  We stayed at Bli Bli House which was an immaculate tastefully decorated eye feasting facility so close to many important places in Sunshine coast, yet we felt highly secluded inside... read more the house situated on a beautiful and serine river bank,

    Merryl’s hospitality is was very touching, we felt that we know her for a long time, she was kind , generous and very welcoming to us.
    Phil is obviously a great guy and multitalented and Merryl said most of the fabulous interior decoration was his personal taste and input.
    Unfortunately due to our short stay we couldn’t talk to him much but he made us a very tasty breakfast along with pots of coffee and tea, promptly delivered to our rooms.
    We also took a friend aling with us who came from Sydney , he was so impressed with the whole experience.
    We are planning return back to the place as soon as we get our next chance and strongly recommend this place for any one who loves a victorian style grandeur.
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    Meher C
    August 25, 2022
  • star rating  One of the most amazing places we have ever stayed at. Victorian elegance and charm at its best.
    Ambient & spacious bedroom and bathroom with private balcony... read more overlooking the beautifully landscaped grounds & river.
    Plush hallways and other cosy sitting areas provide many options to relax and relish the experience whilst enjoying the coffee, tea, pastries and fudge supplied in abundance.
    The included breakfast was scrumptious, ample and served with class.
    Phil and Merryl were the consummate hosts and couldn't have done more to make our stay so enjoyable.
    We can't recommend Bli Bli House enough and will definitely stay for longer next time!!

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    Danny M
    May 5, 2021
  • star rating  This is our second time staying at Bli Bli House, we love the room so clean and fresh great view of the Maroochydore river very quiet. Beautiful spot great breakfasts,... read more we felt refreshed, we willl be back again!!!!!!!

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    lindahG6783KM
    October 21, 2021
  • star rating  If you want to step back in time then Bli Bli House is the perfect stay as we found out. Our hosts have an eye to please their guests... read more in their idyllic setting on the banks of Petrie creek. Despite the wet weather we had no real reason to leave our comfortable surrounds and enjoyed time looking at the views from our own private veranda. A great range to chose from on the breakfast menu which was delivered to our room each morning. The touching surprise was the silver plate with two forks, sliced strawberries, dipping chocolate sauce and two red heart chocolates waiting on our arrival back from dinner. The only disappointment was it didn't happen the second night when we were so looking forward to this special treat. A memorable stay for our 47th anniversary surrounded by delightful décor that certainly added charm and elegance. Worthy of giving this accommodation 5 stars. More

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    Opa1942
    May 20, 2022
  • star rating  We have stayed at many hotels and B&Bs all over the world, and without doubt Bli Bli House ranks amongst the best. We had no idea what awaited us... read more as our accommodation had been booked last minute on our behalf. It was a very pleasant surprise from start to finish, with unexpected thoughtful touches all throughout our stay. Our room was beautifully clean and the breakfast (which arrived at our door on time) was wonderful. The location is very convenient and we enjoyed exploring the grounds and new boardwalk along the river. Our only issue was a bit of traffic noise, but other rooms probably did not experience that to the same degree. Highly recommended, and we would stay there again. More

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    RaspberryShortcake
    September 21, 2021

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