Gold Coast retiro tranquilo

I live on the Gold Coast but needed a few days away from home for a rest / respite. I can't believe I was so fortunate to find Jilly's lovely large spacious home with beautiful green acreage at the back to look out on from the relaxing covered deck. While having breakfast or a drink, you can sit idly watching the horses of the next property or Jilly's lovely water lilly covered lake with her many happy chooks, 2 very funny goats to entertain you and her gorgeous dog who will happily join you on the deck if you invite him to.

The peace and tranquillity of this homestay infuses body and mind and yet paradoxically, is literally placed on the Gold Coast with absolutely everything a tourist / visitor would want to see / visit within minutes away.

Jilly goes the extra mile with her care of her guests with a lovely warm welcome and then intuitively knowing and respecting if a guest needs space to rest up or is a little lost and so an invitation to join her and friends on a bar-b-q at the beach is not uncommon

You can choose to have total privacy or join in the household. The super large spotless kitchen has plenty of room for your food in the fridge and cupboards and enough space for an army to prepare their own meals. Then again, shops and restaurants are only a stone's throw away as an alternative.

I just can't believe that this jewel of a property still exists in the middle of the Gold Coast. It certainly is one of the best discoveries I have made and I have lived here 36 years!

So no matter what you are looking for - a peaceful respite from the rat race, a solid welcoming base to visit friends or family that you have come to see, an oasis from which to explore the Gold Coast, or an adventure packed experience doing all the touristy things, this is perfect. Going to the movies with a very cheap meal after is the same unbelievable rate of staying a night here -such incredible value I haven't seen ever in my 36 years of living on the Gold Coast.

My only regret is that others will find her too and I may have to wait in line :-( Until then, I will make it my rejuvenation place of choice. Who needs the mega expensive spas when Eden is on your doorstep?

I can't thank you enough Jilly :-)

This was my first Home Stay and I loved the experience. Staying at Jilly's place at Merrimac has given me a different perspective of the Gold Coast. Only 12 minutes to Pacific Fair (the major shopping Centre) and Beaches or 50 minutes to Byron Bay it was always rewarding to come home at the end of the day to the peace, calm & tranquility of this amazing retreat.

The home is modern, clean, spacious and has ample areas to chill either inside or out. A lovely country feel with chooks, ducks, Lilly Pond, goats & Stella the dog.

My host Jilly was perceptive enough to understand my need for space
initially as I was exhausted from previous travels prior to arriving but once rested I was grateful & happy to be invited on a days outing to Byron Bay with Jilly's friends. As I am a single traveller I was so appreciative and it will remain one of the highlights of my stay.

I will be recommending Jilly's place & Home Stay to all my friends for all the reasons above plus it saved me a lot of money.

Anne Mulready

My friend Debbie and I booked 2 rooms with Jilly last week. Jilly iwas very personable, friendly and keen to understand our needs while there. Our beds were very comfy, quiet and warm. We were in the east wing and shared a bathroom and toilet which we easily navigated. The kitchen, lounge area was modern, huge, light, Airy, clean and well appointed. Good value for money and well located to get around the gold coast and out into the hinterland.
Jilly is amazing to manage such a large enterprise and the renovations in process as well. Enjoyed my stay and feel I have made a new friend in Jilly to boot. I will return. Thanks Jilly !!!

We enjoyed our stay at Jilly's paradise.
The Villa is strategically located. Easy to access and to go around Gold Coast and it's attractions.
The villa is well appointed with well equipped, well planned kitchen, dining and lounge.
Wooded surrounding and flowing rivulet make the place serene and peaceful.
Jilly is very helpful, kind, hardworking superwoman with micro management skills.
She makes you feel that she is part of our larger family.
We will surely give her special 7 stars for personality, ability and being perfect caring host.