MESSMATE
Luxury Eco SuitesMESSMATE
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There are two villas available at Messmates: The Indigo and The Nest Suite
Accommodates: 2
Each Suite features a generous bathroom, complete with a deep soaking bath, separate shower, king bed with luxurious bed linen, small kitchenette, electric fireplace, TV with Netflix, sofa, and a private deck. A continental breakfast is set up in the suite. Minimum stay 2 nights.
ACTIVITIES
The protected waters of Anderson Inlet make the coastal town a favourite holiday spot. Swimmers, water sports enthusiasts and surfers flock to the beaches during warmer months, while the surrounding walks and drives make the village a popular year-round destination.
By the water
Try a new water sport or practice your favourite one at Inverloch’s pristine beaches. The still waters of Anderson Inlet make wakeboarding or windsurfing a breeze, while the surf beach is a great spot to introduce children (or beginners) to surfing. Try Eagles Nest if you are a confident surfer. Charter a boat or take a cruise to enjoy Inverloch from the water.
Time your visit to coincide with the Labour Day long weekend and join in the fun and festivities of the Inverloch Jazz Festival or hit the Sounds of Summer in December, a family-friendly music food and wine festival.
Walking and cycling tracks
Explore the many boardwalks and coastal trails to discover the town’s beautiful natural surroundings. Wander down the kid-friendly Screw Creek Nature Walk to explore the marshlands, which lead to gorgeous views of Anderson Inlet. For a bit of fresh sea air, stroll along the cliffs of the George Bass Coastal Walk or get the legs pumping on Victoria’s only coastal rail trail, the Bass Coast Rail Trail.
Penguins to the Prom
Inverloch is a perfect stopover point for those driving from Phillip Island and continuing on to Wilsons Promontory. Enjoy the spectacular views of Bass Strait from the cliff tops along the 12-kilometre Bunurong Coastal Drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson. The drive passes many natural attractions ready to explore, such as Eagles Nest, Twin Reefs, Shack Bay, The Caves and Flat Rocks.
ENVIRONMENT
From the Owners:
“Named after the Messmates Eucalyptus Trees you’ll find scattered around our property.
​The property has areas of remnant and regenerating coastal heath forest which has three species of mature (big, old) remnant Eucalypts, including obliqua (messmate), ovata (swamp gum) and radiata (peppermint). There was also remnant indigenous vegetation including shrubs, herbs, orchids, sedges, grasses and a fern – common bracken.
​The entire property (excluding the nursery/fruit tree area) has undergone an intensive revegetation comprising some 150 species of indigenous plants sourced from the local area – South Gippsland and this project is ongoing. Virtually all plants have been propagated by Chris who has been involved in conservation of National Parks, propagation of rare species and revegetation projects for over 25 years. In addition to growing plants from seed and cuttings, once wildflowers have flowered and set seed, the availability of bulk seed has enabled trialing of direct seeding with species diversity rarely available in a revegetation project.
Remnant indigenous vegetation has been retained and used as a source of propagation material. Additional species have been propagation from seed and cutting material from local bushland. The property is an interpretation of what the coastal forests of Inverloch might have looked like prior to white settlement.
​The revegetation is intended to provide food and habitat requirements to encourage the return of wildlife and the results have been positive. So far some 100 species of birds have been sighted on the property including 9 that are listed under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act as threatened. In addition 8 species of frogs breed on the site, together with regular sightings of the Eastern Long Neck Turtle, Lowland Copperhead Snake and Blotched Blue Tongue Lizard.
Other residents or frequent visitors include Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Swamp Wallaby, Common Wombat (2 active burrows on the property), Koala, Echidna, Ringtail and Brushtail Possum and colonies of the Native Swamp Rat.
​The wetland is a magnet for wildlife and home to Southern Pygmy Perch fish and yabbies. Chris is more than happy to give interested guests a tour of the property and food forest area.”
What we love…
Messmates Luxury Eco Suites Bed and Breakfast is located on the edge of the lovely and popular Victorian seaside town of Inverloch. The lovely villas create a quiet haven to escape to, yet is close enough to enjoy everything Inverloch has to offer.
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Messmate Luxury Eco Suites offer two free standing luxurious eco suites with luxurious king beds and deep soaking baths overlooking the wetland.
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Where is it? Inverloch, Victoria
What? Two villas with complimenatry continental breakfast.
Style of Accommodation? Self Contained Villas
Who? Adults only
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Minimum Night Stay? Yes – two nights.
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The suites are clad in hebel and the walls fully insulated providing you with greater privacy. The suites also have double glazed windows, recycled messmate wooden floorboards and a private deck.
A continental breakfast of granola, yogurt, fruit, sour dough and jam is included in your room rate and set up in your suite.
Whilst the owners live on site your privacy is their highest priorit and they are available at anytime if needed. Guests are welcome to join the owners on an evening tour of the 4 acre property, where they have spent the last five years establishing a wetland and reinstating indigenous plants on the property. Â A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Hosts: Chris and Jo Owens
Address: 152 Albert Ruttle Drive, 3996 Inverloch, Australia
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There are two villas available at Messmates: The Indigo and The Nest Suite
Accommodates: 2
Each Suite features a generous bathroom, complete with a deep soaking bath, separate shower, king bed with luxurious bed linen, small kitchenette, electric fireplace, TV with Netflix, sofa, and a private deck. A continental breakfast is set up in the suite. Minimum stay 2 nights.
ACTIVITIES
The protected waters of Anderson Inlet make the coastal town a favourite holiday spot. Swimmers, water sports enthusiasts and surfers flock to the beaches during warmer months, while the surrounding walks and drives make the village a popular year-round destination.
By the water
Try a new water sport or practice your favourite one at Inverloch’s pristine beaches. The still waters of Anderson Inlet make wakeboarding or windsurfing a breeze, while the surf beach is a great spot to introduce children (or beginners) to surfing. Try Eagles Nest if you are a confident surfer. Charter a boat or take a cruise to enjoy Inverloch from the water.
Time your visit to coincide with the Labour Day long weekend and join in the fun and festivities of the Inverloch Jazz Festival or hit the Sounds of Summer in December, a family-friendly music food and wine festival.
Walking and cycling tracks
Explore the many boardwalks and coastal trails to discover the town’s beautiful natural surroundings. Wander down the kid-friendly Screw Creek Nature Walk to explore the marshlands, which lead to gorgeous views of Anderson Inlet. For a bit of fresh sea air, stroll along the cliffs of the George Bass Coastal Walk or get the legs pumping on Victoria’s only coastal rail trail, the Bass Coast Rail Trail.
Penguins to the Prom
Inverloch is a perfect stopover point for those driving from Phillip Island and continuing on to Wilsons Promontory. Enjoy the spectacular views of Bass Strait from the cliff tops along the 12-kilometre Bunurong Coastal Drive between Inverloch and Cape Paterson. The drive passes many natural attractions ready to explore, such as Eagles Nest, Twin Reefs, Shack Bay, The Caves and Flat Rocks.
ENVIRONMENT
From the Owners:
“Named after the Messmates Eucalyptus Trees you’ll find scattered around our property.
​The property has areas of remnant and regenerating coastal heath forest which has three species of mature (big, old) remnant Eucalypts, including obliqua (messmate), ovata (swamp gum) and radiata (peppermint). There was also remnant indigenous vegetation including shrubs, herbs, orchids, sedges, grasses and a fern – common bracken.
​The entire property (excluding the nursery/fruit tree area) has undergone an intensive revegetation comprising some 150 species of indigenous plants sourced from the local area – South Gippsland and this project is ongoing. Virtually all plants have been propagated by Chris who has been involved in conservation of National Parks, propagation of rare species and revegetation projects for over 25 years. In addition to growing plants from seed and cuttings, once wildflowers have flowered and set seed, the availability of bulk seed has enabled trialing of direct seeding with species diversity rarely available in a revegetation project.
Remnant indigenous vegetation has been retained and used as a source of propagation material. Additional species have been propagation from seed and cutting material from local bushland. The property is an interpretation of what the coastal forests of Inverloch might have looked like prior to white settlement.
​The revegetation is intended to provide food and habitat requirements to encourage the return of wildlife and the results have been positive. So far some 100 species of birds have been sighted on the property including 9 that are listed under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act as threatened. In addition 8 species of frogs breed on the site, together with regular sightings of the Eastern Long Neck Turtle, Lowland Copperhead Snake and Blotched Blue Tongue Lizard.
Other residents or frequent visitors include Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Swamp Wallaby, Common Wombat (2 active burrows on the property), Koala, Echidna, Ringtail and Brushtail Possum and colonies of the Native Swamp Rat.
​The wetland is a magnet for wildlife and home to Southern Pygmy Perch fish and yabbies. Chris is more than happy to give interested guests a tour of the property and food forest area.”
