St 'ili at Melibee - secluded and serene

Nestled among the tree-tops of back beach Blairgowrie is St 'ili at Melibee, a charming and contemporary cottage-style home offering the perfect seaside retreat for couples, families and friends.

St 'ili features two large living quarters, three bedrooms, two bathrooms... and a host of creature comforts, furniture and fittings amid modern yet relaxed surrounds. Plus free wifi access.

The separate living areas, each with flat screen TV, provide privacy when you want it. There are two split-system aircon units and the main lounge houses a lovely fireplace. Marrying the two living areas is a spacious kitchen and meals area offering all the essentials and amenities, flanked by a full-length porch and lovely outdoor meals/entertaining area complete with gas BBQ.

The master bedroom features a queen bed, wall-mounted TV, en-suite and walk-in robe - all opening to a private courtyard, while the second master and third bedrooms sleep a further six - the latter with bunk beds. They're serviced by a beautifully-appointed bathroom, and a trundle is available to cater for for extra numbers drop-ins. The spacious laundry offers plenty of room for storage, along with a large washing machine and sink.

Sitting on an elevated corner among a sea of ti trees, St 'ili is only a 10-minute walk to the stunning Dimmicks Beach. And, with Blairgowrie located on the narrowest part of the peninsula, the front beach is a mere 1km away.

People who stay at St 'ili tell us they love the feel of the place, the tranquility of the surrounds, and the proximity to beaches and other attractions.

Bedroom 1: 1 x queen bed, split-system aircon, wall-mounted LCD TV, modern en-suite, walk-in robe

Bedroom 2: 1 x trio bunk with double below and single above, 1 x trundle; robes

Bedroom 3: 1 x double bed; robes; ceiling fan

Doonas and pillows are supplied, with guests to provide their own bed linen (sheets, pillow covers and doona covers) and towels.

Free wifi.

On-site parking for at least four cars.

Lovely wrap-around deck and outdoor meals area (with gas BBQ) area for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

Blairgowrie is within easy reach of a multitude of attractions and activities:

- The pristine waters of Port Phillip Bay including Blairgowrie Yacht Club and Tyrone Boat Ramp, among others. Swim with the dolphins, fish for snapper, or ferry for the day to picturesque Queenscliff.

- Some of Australia's best public access golf courses including Portsea, Moonah Links, St Andrews Beach, Cape Schanck Resort, Sorrento, The Dunes and Eagle Ridge.

- Red Hill and surrounds for some of the country's best-known wineries and culinary delights, complete with stunning views over Westernport Bay, as well as an array of award-winning restaurants and casual eateries right across the Peninsula, from laid-back Blairgowrie, to limestone Sorrento, to the playground of the rich and famous at Portsea.

- Catch a wave among some of the state's best surf beaches, from Gunnamatta to Portsea.

- Walk or cycle the foreshore trail to Pt Nepean, taking in the national park and stunning trails along the ocean beach.

- Blairgowrie has all the local shopping you'll need for your everyday essentials including butcher, newsagent, pharmacy, bakery, coffee shops, bottle shop, boutique supermarket, pizza, and fish and chips.

- And, the area is packed full of fun things for the kids including bike tracks, playgrounds, tennis courts, cinema, and horse riding... to name a few.