Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
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Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
152 Albert Ruttle Dr, Inverloch, Victoria 3996 Australia
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Messmates Inverloch offers two free standing luxurious eco suites with luxurious king beds and deep soaking baths overlooking the wetland. Located on the edge of Inverloch it creates a quiet haven to escape too yet is close enough to enjoy everything Inverloch has to offer. Our 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. Whilst the owners live on site your privacy is our highest priority. We are available at anytime only if you need us. Our guests are welcome to join us on an evening tour of the 4 acre property which we have spent the last five years establishing a wetland and reinstating indigenous plants on the property. We look forward to welcoming you to Messmates. Messmates Inverloch is an adults only property.. 2 night minimum stay. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
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Free parking
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Wifi
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Adults only
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152 Albert Ruttle Dr, Inverloch, Victoria 3996 Australia
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I cannot recommend Messmates enough. My partner and I just returned from a three-night stay at the Indigo suite. The room was immaculate – beautifully decorated and well-appointed with thoughtful touches throughout, such as the delicious cocktails and pastries that were waiting for us on arrival, or the welcome book filled with recommendations and tips about the area. The kitchenette was stocked with everything we needed, including a coffeemaker, toaster and breakfast ingredients. Each morning we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast on our private deck while taking in the stunning view, birdlife and wetland sounds. It was the perfect start to each day before heading out to explore Wilsons Prom, Venus Bay and Phillip Island. Bath tonic and tealight candles were provided to create a beautiful bath. The suite also felt bigger than the pictures suggested, which was a nice surprise. To top it off, hosts Jo and Chris are lovely people. Inverloch was the perfect base to explore the region. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Messmates to friends and will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Response from Messmates Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 6 Jan 2022
Wow! We are totally blown away by your amazing review! Our policy is not to chase reviews from our guests so we're always delighted and truly appreciate it when one of our guests takes the time to write a review. We are so happy you enjoyed the cocktails and the little touches we provide to ensure you have an enjoyable stay with us. We think accommodation should be more than just a room - it should be a place you can retreat to after a day exploring or a place you can stay all day relaxing. You can't beat the sound of nature :) We're also delighted you spent time exploring some of our favourite places. We are so lucky to live in this gorgeous part of Australia. We hope you enjoyed the prom cruise and would absolutely love to see you both back at Messmates. Take care. Jo
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We loved our 4 days here, where hosts Chris and Jo have given detailed attention to not own to our comfort and pampering, but to caring and respect for the lovely natural environment. We really appreciated being able to combine active days with relaxing evenings. We ate very well, with fresh produce from the garden, and slept even better, in a luxurious king-size bed overlooking the peaceful wetland and forest property. We were very taken with the Bass Coast, so much to do stretching from Wilsons Prom to Phillip Island with lots of hidden gems along the way. But, as is often the case, it is the beautiful people like Jo and Chris adding that special touch that make a holiday like this so memorable. I have made a "must return" note-to-self in our photo book ... we'll be back!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â There are only two suites, both are exceptional.
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Response from Messmates Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 6 Jan 2022
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! I'm so sorry that I missed your review and are only responding now. It was such a pleasure to host you and B. We do like to spoil our special guests. We hope you'll return to Messmates again :)
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We chose Messmates as a base for a 3 day cycling break along the Great Southern Rail Trail with friends. We've stayed in the area a few times before and love it there and although this is a 5 minute drive out of town, it made the stay even more relaxing.
The accomodation is first class (we were in The Nest) and everything we needed was on hand. Jo and Chris are excellent hosts and provided a lovely cheeseplate and a bottle of wine on our arrival as well as some freshly made bread. This was much better than a hotel stay - we were treated like friends not guests.
The breakfast was delicious and the pizzas on our first night were excellent - we enjoyed them in the suite overlooking the dam, just perfect.
Chris showed us around his fruit and vegetable growing area and is to be commended for his knowledge. We also met Mal the rescue bushtail who was being reintroduced to the wild in their wonderful garden.
All in all, it was a most wonderful break; we will be revisiting Messmates for sure.
Was initially reluctant to recommend this highly in case we struggle to get a booking next time.
Thanks again Jo and Chris, you've nailed it.
The accomodation is first class (we were in The Nest) and everything we needed was on hand. Jo and Chris are excellent hosts and provided a lovely cheeseplate and a bottle of wine on our arrival as well as some freshly made bread. This was much better than a hotel stay - we were treated like friends not guests.
The breakfast was delicious and the pizzas on our first night were excellent - we enjoyed them in the suite overlooking the dam, just perfect.
Chris showed us around his fruit and vegetable growing area and is to be commended for his knowledge. We also met Mal the rescue bushtail who was being reintroduced to the wild in their wonderful garden.
All in all, it was a most wonderful break; we will be revisiting Messmates for sure.
Was initially reluctant to recommend this highly in case we struggle to get a booking next time.
Thanks again Jo and Chris, you've nailed it.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Messmates Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 9 Mar 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Ian! We thoroughly enjoyed hosting your party of travellers and would be absolutely delighted to welcome you all back to Messmates. Who knows we might even have a little gin distillery set up by then ;). Once again, thank you so much for your review and we will make sure that we can fit you in to our calendar :) Chris & Jo
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We have just returned from a perfectly wonderful 3 night escape from Melbourne, our first since early 2020.
Messmates is a truely relaxing, luxurious place to unwind, but the true stars are their lovely owners Jo & Chris. Pre visit communication was seamless, and a very warm welcome awaited us. A very comfortable suite with great bathroom and accessories, perfect breakfast including freshly baked bread and little croissants.
We loved the natural bush garden and wetland area created by Chris, and because of the dramatic weather spent a lot of time just looking out at the garden perfectly framed in the very large windows. Lots of birdlife, and sounds of the bush.
Inverloch is a good base for exploring the dramatic coastline, relaxing or eating and drinking. A good all round place for an extended holiday or a break from the city.
Jo & Chris, you have created a perfect little place, we wish you All Good Wishes for the future and hope to see you soon. In the meantime we have recommended you to our family and friends. Kind Regards from Jennifer & Juris from Melbourne.
Messmates is a truely relaxing, luxurious place to unwind, but the true stars are their lovely owners Jo & Chris. Pre visit communication was seamless, and a very warm welcome awaited us. A very comfortable suite with great bathroom and accessories, perfect breakfast including freshly baked bread and little croissants.
We loved the natural bush garden and wetland area created by Chris, and because of the dramatic weather spent a lot of time just looking out at the garden perfectly framed in the very large windows. Lots of birdlife, and sounds of the bush.
Inverloch is a good base for exploring the dramatic coastline, relaxing or eating and drinking. A good all round place for an extended holiday or a break from the city.
Jo & Chris, you have created a perfect little place, we wish you All Good Wishes for the future and hope to see you soon. In the meantime we have recommended you to our family and friends. Kind Regards from Jennifer & Juris from Melbourne.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Room Tip:Â there are only 2 suites, both perfectly appointed and private with fabulous views of the gardens.
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Response from Messmates Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 27 Jan 2021
Dear Jennifer & Juris. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure meeting both of you. We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We also appreciated some of the little tips from Juris and have implemented a couple of them. We certainly hope you'll come back and stay with us again. All the best, Jo & Chris
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Chris and Jo are wonderful hosts providing a peaceful and serene retreat. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Messmates and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend the cooked breakfast and woodfire pizza. Thank you for having us, Danielle and Derek.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Messmates Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 6 Jan 2022
Hi Danielle & Derek! Thank you so much for your review! We were so happy that you were able to enjoy the peace and tranquillity that Messmates offers to our guests. You guys deserved a good rest so it was a pleasure to spoil you. We hope all is well in your world for you and your family. Would love to see you back at Messmates. Jo
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Honestly pure luxury! everything has been thought of - from pantry staples to bathroom products. The hosts are truly, genuinely lovely people & so generous with provisions. Suites are gloriously quiet (child free), opulent & very comfy.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A perfect couples retreat in our favorite place seaside village set in a natural environment. It is so obvious that Chris and Jo love their home in their peaceful natural setting only a short walk from the beautiful beaches of Inverloch. There are so many special touches and considerate features that makes them stand out above any other accommodation in the region. It’s very clear that this isn’t just accommodation-it’s an experience and they want you to enjoy and relax. The sumptuous king bed. The enormous bath with everything you could possibly need to pamper yourself. We were lucky to be asked to sample a DIY spa treatment: Epsom salt and essential oil bath bomb, foot scrub, body scrub, face mask and hydrating body lotion afterwards. Breakfasts were delivered with perfect barista coffee every morning and the home made jam was delicious. The kangaroos were welcome guests one morning and entertained us for several hours. You can see Chris’s commitment to permaculture in his wonderful veggie garden and orchard. Many of the toppings for the pizza’s we enjoyed came from his garden.
The weather was perfect to enjoy a hike locally one day and then a little further out at Wilson’s Prom another day; finishing each day back at the suite with a bottle of red overlooking the lovely vista. Perfect relaxing long weekend.
The weather was perfect to enjoy a hike locally one day and then a little further out at Wilson’s Prom another day; finishing each day back at the suite with a bottle of red overlooking the lovely vista. Perfect relaxing long weekend.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Messmates_Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 26 Apr 2019
Thank you Jasmin for such a wonderful review! We’re so happy that Richard and yourself enjoyed your stay with us. Yes we certainly do love our property and enjoy sharing it with others. I’m so glad you enjoyed the bath products as much as I enjoy making them. You were the perfect guests and we look forward to you both returning in the future to Messmates. Warm regards Jo & Chris
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A beautifully peaceful and romantic location to relax and unwind yet still close enough to town. Jo and Chris we just amazing and friendly and provided lots of information on the local area and where to visit. The gourmet pizzas for dinner were of restaurant quality and the breakfast bowls the kind you'd find at a great health food cafe all made by Jo. The suite was beautifully furnished with all the right touches and the wonderful little surprises of homemade bath bombs for soaking in the glorious double size bathtub. The Kings size bed was extremely comfortable and we enjoyed relaxing on the deck watching the wildlife during the day and sitting under the stars in the evening. This is such a special hideaway I wish I could keep to myself but it's too special not to sure and I'm sure in future my next visit will have to be booked well advanced, as this place wont stay secret for long.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Messmates_Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 27 Mar 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Chris and I are both so happy you and Ted enjoyed your stay with us. I’m not sure about the pizzas being restaurant quality but I’ll gladly take the compliment. So glad you enjoyed them as much as I like making them. We hope you’ll stay with us the next time you’re in South Gippsland. Jo & Chris.
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We were blown away by the hospitality of Jo and Chris even before we arrived at Messmates. The personal welcoming and informative communication was just the beginning of the many treats we received. We were well looked after (spoiled actually 😊) throughout our stay. The welcoming scones, delicious sumptuous breakfast, and the champagne and spa bath for our special celebration are just some examples. Messmates is set in a beautiful natural environment, and yet only a few minutes away from the beach, shops and eating places. Our room has the stunning view of the wetland, trees and open sky. We could gaze the stars at our private deck. This newly built ccommodation has all the modern luxury features one could image. The deep big bath was also a real treat for us. There’re just simply too many wonderful things to write about. We would definitely come and stay again. Thank you Jo - our super host!
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from invylady, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 19 June 2019
Dear Christina and Mark. Thank you so very much for your wonderful review. I can't tell you how much it much it means to both Chris and myself that you love our property as much as we do. It was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us and thank you for choosing us to celebrate you wonderful achievement. We were also totally blown away when we found the thank you card you left behind for us. It confirms for us that we are on the right path and made your stay with us a special experience. We would love to see you back at Messmates and look forward to spoiling both of you again. Many thanks Jo and Chris.
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Messmates is a beautifully appointed luxury getaway, located close to town but situated in a natural bush setting created by Jo and Chris. The views provide a tranquil outlook to relax and watch the wildlife. The suite was a generous size and the attention to detail is evident from the moment you walk through the door and view the immaculately presented king sized bed, the tastefully decorated lounge area and the beautifully appointed bathroom with the massive double bathtub. Jo and Chris are exceptional hosts, the cooked breakfasts with the barista made coffee were scrumptious. We were fortunate to be offered the DIY spa treatment, the face mask, body/foot scrub and body moisturiser were an unexpected treat that we greatly appreciated. The stay was made all the more enjoyable with the provision of speciality teas and freshly ground coffee, chocolates/biscuits, a range of pillows, bath robes and bath bombs. Friendly Hosts, great location and an immaculate suite, we look forward to returning to Messmates in the near future. Nicole & Dale
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Messmates_Inverloch, Owner at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Responded 1 May 2019
Hi Dale & Nicole! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Chris and I are both delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was an absolute pleasure to meet both yourself and Nicole and we really enjoyed showing you around our property which we do love. Unfortunately the weather wasn't as kind as it could've been and hopefully the next time you return the sun will be shining so that you can enjoy sitting out at night looking at the stars. I would also like to thank you both for your road testing our bath spa treatment package. I promise to do some research to find out where you can get the best schnitzel in town. Once again thank you for you lovely review and we look forward to seeing you both when you return. Warm regards, Jo & Chris.
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Hi Jill. Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we are a pet free property.
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AU$334 - AU$352 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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2
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Frequently Asked Questions about Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites
Which popular attractions are close to Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites?
Nearby attractions include Eagles Nest (4.7 km), Inverloch Surf Beach (3.3 km), and Dinosaur Dreaming (3.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and room service.
Which room amenities are available at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and air conditioning.
What food & drink options are available at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Messmates Inverloch Luxury Eco Suites?
Conveniently located restaurants include Vaughan's Cafe Deli, Tomo, and Paul The Pieman Bakery Cafe.