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  Bli Bli House Riverside Retreat is more of a luxurious experience than a hotel. The service was amazing and there were so many thoughtful touches - I couldn't have... read more asked for a nicer place to unwind.

I think I would go there for a break from reality even if lived next door!

  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.

  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 stayed for a couple of nights and didn’t want to leave. Beautiful house and grounds, the best hosts, the breakfast brought to your room on a trolley was... read more amazing. The little touches like free snacks, chocolates and tea and coffee in your room and the trolley of help yourself to as many yummy cakes and lollies as you can eat in the lounge is irresistible.
We can absolutely recommend staying here and we will definitely be back.
Treat yourself to an amazing experience.

  Wonderful house with matching period decor.

Service was outstanding with valuable inclusions. Breakfast was a delight.

Our hosts were lovely. We felt very welcome and fully intend to... read more come back and stay again.

  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.

  We had a lovely two night stay at Bli Bli house to celebrate our 24th Wedding Anniversary. A very clean comfortable and spacious room with a tasty hot breakfast brought... read more to our room, what a treat. We loved the balcony overlooking the river and had the opportunity to sit back and read the papers with a coffee and some of the treats from the guest lounge. The down side was waking up at home the day after and no breakfast trolly was at our bedroom door.

  We stayed with our hosts, Merryl and Phil at Bli Bli house for several months. Breakfasts were nothing short of splendid, always cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. We were... read more treated as valued guests where nothing was too much trouble and where we were transported back to a time where good conversation and company could be enjoyed. The convenience of the coffee machine, fridge and microwave in the room were supplemented by complimentary cakes, chocolates and other treats. Thank you for a wonderful stay where we were able to recharge in a quiet location with river views.

  A quick get away for my wife and I being spoilt with a grand room and some small treats to welcome you. Our hosts provided a delightful breakfast and answered... read more to our needs. It is ideally located between the beach, Buderim and the hinterland. Dining at night not far away, there are a wide selection of resturants to choose from. Come and treat yourself and someone special.

  Absolutely amazing. My husband and I stayed there for our 1-year wedding anniversary and it was nothing short of a lovely, romantic experience. From the minute you walk in, you... read more have a very friendly greeting, the decor is so beautiful and well set out, inside and out. I was so in love with the vintage furniture and really enjoyed the view of the garden and river, outside was so nice and pretty and looked after very well. Great attention to detail and a lot of thought put in for your stay at Bli Bli Riverside Retreat. From a beautiful welcome letter and flowers, to treats and a bar fridge that had the necessities, and it was all free. A hot breakfast each morning and it was beautifully cooked and well presented. We are very pleased with our experience and will definitely be back again. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast and really think you won't regret giving it a try and staying here! Thank you Merryl and Phil for the great stay.