How exciting… it’s nearly Adelaide Fringe  time in South Australia... Here we are in our Close to City home in North Adelaide, holding up the official guide with iconic Adelaide Oval standing proudly behind — what a backdrop for festival season! The Adelaide Fringe is one of the largest open-access arts festivals in the world, transforming Adelaide and regional South Australia into a vibrant celebration of creativity. From comedy, cabaret and theatre to music, visual arts and

In the quiet of evening, a koala walks slowly along the footpath… Not lost. But searching. Searching for familiar trees. A safe hollow. A place to belong. Koalas are nocturnal mammals, and like all mammals, they give birth to tiny, underdeveloped young called joeys. After birth, the joey instinctively climbs into its mother’s pouch, where it continues to grow safely for around six months. When it emerges, it rides gently on her back, clinging to her fur as she moves through t

Last week we shared the joy of spotting a healthy swallowtail caterpillar in our garden… and now nature has taken another beautiful step forward.  The caterpillar is beginning to transform into its chrysalis (cocoon). If you look closely, you can still see the gentle outline of the caterpillar as it changes — a fascinating glimpse into the incredible cycle of life. Moments like these remind us just how special it is to create spaces where nature feels welcome and protected. F

Back in January, we shared a quiet, special moment — a delicate swallowtail butterfly gently laying her eggs on our citrus tree. Fast forward to now… and look what nature has been doing Those tiny eggs are thriving, and we’re delighted to see a healthy little caterpillar making itself at home on the citrus tree. It’s a beautiful reminder of how incredible and resilient nature is when we give it space to flourish. From butterflies and birds to bees and native plants, these sma

Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺 What a beautiful part of the #world we have the pleasure to live in. A warm congratulations to all Australia Day Citizen Award recipients 🏅 Thank you for the difference you make in your communities. Wishing everyone a wonderful day spent with family, friends and loved ones ❤️ And if you live somewhere else — put Australia (and South Australia!) on your radar for this year. Come to the land down under, say hi 👋 and book one of our Adelaide Style Acco

Following on from our 91.3 SportFM shout-out (after the lovely text Phil & Sue sent to the station) — we were so grateful they also took the time to leave an online review on our website. 💛 We’ve shared a few highlights in the first slide, and the second slide is their review word for word . Customer service is so important to us as a family business, so it truly means a lot to hear guests felt well looked after — and that they enjoyed both their stay and their time explorin

From gentle rides through the Clare Valley (where the kangaroos are happily hiding in the shade with plenty to munch on ) to bike tracks right near the City of Adelaide, South Australia is made for leisurely cycling. A big welcome to everyone here for the Santos Tour Down Under — and for those watching from afar, add this to your travel list Come and explore SA’s beautiful, varied cycling trails at your own pace. Staying with Adelaide Style Accommodation means your bike stays

Take a moment to listen One of the most meaningful things for our family business is when a guest takes the time to share positive feedback — and even more so when they pass it on to the organisations we’re proud to support. We’re proud sponsors of 91.3 SportFM   — a Perth-based not-for-profit community radio station providing a unique and much-needed service to the local community, including giving grassroots sport the airtime it deserves. A big thank you to the 91.3 SportFM

This delicate dainty swallowtail butterfly chose a citrus tree as the perfect place to lay her eggs — if you watch closely, you’ll spot her carefully laying two tiny eggs. A quiet moment of wildlife, right there in the garden. Make sure to listen to the background sounds of birds. South Australia is rich in nature — from local wildlife and peaceful gardens to stunning beaches and so much more. It’s a place that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect. When yo

As promised in our New Year post — here it is. Our 2025 recap, brought together in one VIDEO celebrating a year that was busy, meaningful, humbling and incredibly rewarding. This video showcases just some of the many moments we’ve been involved in throughout the year — across tourism, networking, collaboration, friendships, and community connection. It also reflects the environmental projects we were proud to engage in — from supporting nature, growing and nurturing plants,

After the warm days we’ve had recently, our birdbath at Country Style Louisa has been a popular stop This time, a rainbow lorikeet — one of Australia’s most colourful Australian native birds — came in to visit. Earlier there were two enjoying a refreshing bath together, such a joy to watch that we couldn’t help but grab the camera. This little moment was captured afterwards — just one lorikeet on its own, pausing, drinking, and soaking up the calm of the garden. These are the

As the Ashes (cricket) arrives at Adelaide Oval, we extend a warm welcome to international players and visitors from around the world, interstate supporters travelling to cheer on the Aussies, and South Australians who treasure this great summer tradition. There’s something truly special about cricket in Adelaide — the history, the atmosphere and that unmistakable South Australian pride.  Adelaide Oval | South Australia #Ashes   #AdelaideOval #SouthAustralia #WelcomeToSA  ..

There’s something truly special about spotting emus wandering freely with their adorable chicks trotting closely behind. Watching a devoted father emu guide his little family through native grasses and open South Australian landscapes is one of those unforgettable moments that makes you pause — a reminder of how incredible our wildlife really is. These gentle giants are often seen across regional South Australia, and yes, even within a 50-minute drive of Adelaide if you know

When you’re planning a trip — whether it’s a family holiday, a business visit, or a long-awaited escape to beautiful South Australia — choosing the right accommodation matters. And one of t he most trusted ways to know what you’re booking is through an official Star Rating. At Adelaide Style Accommodation, we’re proudly 4.5-Star Rated under the Quality Tourism Framework. But what does that mean for  you  as a traveller?  It means your stay has been independently checked and v

At Adelaide Style Accommodation, we’re always finding new ways to reduce waste and make positive changes for our environment — it’s part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement. Our latest initiative is removing single-use plastic toiletries from our homes and introducing refillable dispensers for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in all bathrooms and showers. This small but important change helps:  Reduce single-use plastics ending up in land

We were delighted to welcome our lovely international guests from Italy last week — they even took the time to write a beautiful message in our guest book, in Italian. It’s always such a joy to welcome visitors from around the world and help them feel truly at home here in South Australia. These guests arrived on a late international flight, but that was no problem at all — we’d already arranged their personal check-in at 11.30pm, ensuring they could settle comfortably after

📍 Now lighting up the City of Adelaide! Experience the OzAsia Festival and see the incredible dragon lantern stretching across the River Torrens — a breathtaking sight glowing against the night sky. ✨ Wander the Moon Lantern Trail, discover vibrant art, food and music, and enjoy the Lucky Dumpling Market for a taste of Asia right here in Adelaide. 🗓️ Festival runs until 9 November 2025. From giant lanterns to roving performers, there’s so much to see and do — the city comes

There’s nothing we love more than hearing our guests have had the best ever experience! Kylie recently stayed in our Getaway Home in...

What a wonderful Saturday celebrating 100 years of Perryman's Bakery  in North Adelaide. From the smell of freshly baked treats to the smiles on everyone’s faces, the day was full of warmth, nostalgia, and community spirit. It’s incredible to see one of Adelaide’s most loved bakeries reach such a milestone — still delighting locals and visitors a century on. Perryman’s has been part of North Adelaide’s story for generations — and for guests staying in our nearby homes, it’s a

We take great pride in keeping our homes not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Recently, we shared our fresh new paint...