How to Know If a Place Is Actually Special
When you’re looking for somewhere to stay, how do you separate the genuinely special from the well-photographed?
Everyone’s website looks beautiful. Every property claims to be unique. So how do you know which ones are worth your time?
One way is to see who else thinks they’re worth paying attention to.
What The Stay Edit Actually Means
The Stay Edit is one of South Australia’s most respected platforms for luxury accommodation. They don’t feature every nice place. They spotlight the ones that are design-led, experience-driven, and genuinely different.
Merilli1885 has just been recognized on their platform, which we’re quietly proud of. Not because we need validation, but because it helps travelers like you find us when you’re looking for something that’s not just nice, but actually worth the drive.
What They Look For
The Stay Edit focuses on places that prioritize experience over amenities. Where the design choices matter. Where the location adds something you can’t get anywhere else.
For us, that’s the 1885 heritage cottage on a working Angus farm. The 90 acres of privacy. The fact that you’re seven minutes from Middleton beach but feel like you’re in another era entirely.
It’s the kind of place that photographs beautifully but feels even better in person, which is what The Stay Edit is trying to capture.
Why This Might Matter to You
If you’re the type who researches before you book, who reads reviews and looks for genuine recommendations, platforms like The Stay Edit can save you time.
They’ve already done the vetting. They’ve looked at dozens of properties and chosen the ones worth your attention. Whether you find us through them or through your own research, the point is the same: you end up somewhere that delivers on what it promises.
We’ve always been here, quietly doing our thing. Being featured on The Stay Edit just makes it easier for the right guests to find us.