Peninsula Experience

Top choice in The Southeast


Atop a private peninsula, beyond some steely gates and a long wiggly driveway, this stately old farmhouse now exudes 21st-century luxury. Asian-chic design infuses the three bedrooms (it sleeps six) and the elegant kitchen. At dusk pademelons, wallabies and echidnas patrol the grounds. The Boat House (from $425) is here too – a slick little waterside cottage for two.


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