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For me, hosting is about giving people the chance to experience a place with real history and soul.

I love welcoming guests into this unique heritage property and sharing the stories, atmosphere and quiet magic that make it so special. Creating a stay where people can feel that connection — to the past, to the landscape, and to a slower way of being — is genuinely rewarding.

I chose this area because Yelki has been in the family since 1894, making us the fourth generation to care for it. After many years living in Sydney, we felt a deep pull to return to South Australia and the Fleurieu Peninsula — a place we’ve always loved for its beauty, history and sense of calm.

Yelki itself began life in the 1830s, built by Cornish whalers and sealers from Kangaroo Island, and later served as an inn for whalers and travellers.

It was one of the very first properties built south of Adelaide, and that history is still tangible in the walls. We’ve taken great care to preserve this character while adding the comforts guests appreciate today, so people can truly feel the story and spirit of the place when they stay.

What makes Yelki unique is the way history, nature and atmosphere come together in one place.

The cottage is a rare early stone building, full of character, thick walls and stories that have settled into it over nearly two centuries.

It sits right on the beachfront with uninterrupted views to Wright Island and The Bluff, surrounded by bird song, charming gardens and the ever‑changing colours of sunrise and sunset.

Guests often describe a feeling of enchantment and tranquillity here — a sense that the past is still present yet balanced with the gentle modern comforts we’ve added with great care. It’s a place that simply feels different, and people notice it the moment they arrive.