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Sian West

Sian started her tourism career in 2004 setting up a holiday property for short term holiday rental in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. In 2006, Sian expanded the property portfolio through purchasing local business, Blue Moon Cottages resulting in her becoming a full time tourism operator. In 2008 Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats was formed to manage local holiday rentals including cottages and luxury homes. Sian’s has been involved in the tourism awards as a winner of a RACV Victorian Tourism Awards for Standard Accommodation (Blue Moon Cottages) for three consecutive years achieving Hall of Fame status in 2013. Bronze, silver and finally gold winner of the Qantas Australian Tourism awards.Her passion is customer service and training. She believes it is important that her guests receive a first class experience, representing her accommodation honestly and openly. Providing a product with attention to detail for a wide range of guests and with a focus on pet friendly and family accommodation is her priority.

The making of The Mariner

We reveal our journey from Metung holiday home in need of some love into a transformed nautically th...
by Sian West
Jun 15, 2022
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  • holiday rental management
  • Luxury Accommodation
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Winter weekend escape ideas

Winter is that wonderful time of the year where you can do as much or as little as you like. Enjoy p...
by Sian West
May 31, 2022
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Travel with teens

…and get them off their screens..that is the challenge!  Any parent will admit it is no easy...
by Sian West
May 4, 2022
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Doggie Road Trips Around Victoria

This year we thought we would take this opportunity of being State bound to explore this wonderful p...
by Sian West
Aug 10, 2021
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2021 survival & burnout remedies

Tempting, isn’t it 🙂 but we don’t…we keep getting up…ironing our trackies...
by Sian West
Aug 2, 2021
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What makes Great Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation

At Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats we believe holidays should be for the whole family, including your fu...
by Sian West
Jun 16, 2021
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Finding some balance in this crazy time

Hello everyone Well here we are again…Victoria in lockdown once again and we hope you are all...
by Sian West
Jun 2, 2021
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Getting outside this holidays

Holiday ideas that won’t cost a fortune Peninsula Bakery Crawl How about a bakery crawl! ...
by Sian West
Apr 13, 2021
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Enjoy an Autumn picnic x

When we put our heads together to come up with fun stuff that will still get us outdoors this A...
by Sian West
Mar 23, 2021
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As the seasons change so do we

This last week has been a bit of a week…have you found the same?  I have spoken with a fe...
by Sian West
Mar 17, 2021
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Something for your Monday

Hello!! Is it just me or is that Monday feeling even more hard to shake off than usual today...
by Sian West
Feb 16, 2021
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Give yourself permission

Hello!! Years ago, when watching movies, I would often look at the characters and dream of being lik...
by Sian West
Feb 8, 2021
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The Art of Gathering

I hope you are taking time to enjoy these wonderful days of Summer.  Even if you are back at work,...
by Sian West
Jan 20, 2021
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A lovely slow start to the year

 New Year, same me!  Happy New Year! How does going into this New Year make you feel?  I...
by Sian West
Jan 5, 2021
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Good Things Still Happen

Hi everyone How are you going?  I hope you are well.  The lovely weather at the weekend ce...
by Sian West
Oct 7, 2020
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We Are Super Heroes

Hi there! How has your week been? Has your week been one of perseverance? …that’s such a...
by Sian West
Sep 22, 2020
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Courageously keeping going

This morning I was up at 6.15, to get back on the horse with my morning yoga/meditation routine.  I...
by Sian West
Sep 17, 2020
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Bloom where you are planted

This week is a bit crappy…and that’s not just me feeling that is it? I have been trying&...
by Sian West
Sep 10, 2020
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Springing into Spring?

The start of Spring hmmmm…are we springing into Spring? I’m not quite sure yet haha.&nbs...
by Sian West
Sep 2, 2020
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Guilty pleasures, book clubs and distant friends

How are you going?  I took big breath after writing that….but we are still breathing aren...
by Sian West
Aug 26, 2020
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Wouldn’t it be cool if…

Here we go again, another week….I have to admit to be feeling a bit flat this week.  It s...
by Sian West
Aug 19, 2020
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Oh to be in England in the Summertime…

You may have guessed from last week’s email that I am from England.  Sian, who owns Ocean Blue, i...
by Sian West
Aug 12, 2020
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We can still explore

I was sitting this morning, pondering the week ahead and trying to summon up some positivity. ...
by Sian West
Aug 5, 2020
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The wagon has completely crashed…

How are you going everyone?  Are managing to stay half-sane?   If, like us, you...
by Sian West
Jul 20, 2020
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This Abundant Life

It is understandably very easy to get sucked down by the negative vibes surrounding us in the world...
by Sian West
Jun 29, 2020
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Pet Adventures on the Mornington Peninsula

Walk from any of our pet friendly accommodation Victoria and within minutes you will be at a beach o...
by Sian West
Jun 17, 2020
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Good Food on the Mornington Peninsula

It is no secret that we are totally spoilt for choice on the Peninsula for fantastic cafes, wonderfu...
by Sian West
Jun 10, 2020
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Weddings on the Mornington Peninsula

From proposal to honeymoon… The Mornington Peninsula offers so much inspiration as a wedding l...
by Sian West
May 25, 2020
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Craving A Simpler Life

Hello Everyone How are you going?  Good I hope x  So the lockdown restrictions have starte...
by Sian West
May 14, 2020
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How will you evolve from this time?

Hi Everyone! Here we are again…still doing this thing together.  I don’t know about you, bu...
by Sian West
Apr 28, 2020
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Hope in the Time of Lockdown

In this time of lockdown I have to admit I am struggling with this new normal, even as an introvert...
by Sian West
Apr 17, 2020
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Our Isolation Survival Kit

Hi Everyone  I think this is the start of week 4 for the Ocean Blue team to be working from hom...
by Sian West
Apr 7, 2020
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My Stay At Home To Do List

Hello everyone, we hope you are holding up okay. Well it looks like we are going to be inside for a...
by Sian West
Mar 25, 2020
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Our essential guide to planning your girls golfing weekend

Here is our essential guide to planning your girls golfing weekend! Are you looking for a great venu...
by Sian West
Mar 10, 2020
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Something for the Weekend

March!..I know, how did that happen so quickly!?  It doesn’t take long to get back into the d...
by Sian West
Mar 5, 2020
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Something For Everyone at Cape Schanck

If you are thinking about a break away at Cape Schanck you will be surprised at how much there is to...
by Sian West
Feb 6, 2020
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Valentines on the Mornington Peninsula

Why not spend Valentines on the Mornington Peninsula? Wonderfully this year Valentine’s Day fa...
by Sian West
Jan 30, 2020
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How We Can Help the Animals in the Bushfires

It’s hard to hold back the tears when seeing how the bushfires have devastated Australia’s wild...
by Sian West
Jan 8, 2020
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Our Top 10 Gift Ideas from the Peninsula

DON’T RUSH ME….I AM WAITING FOR THE LAST MINUTE! Is this you too?! I thought it was just...
by Sian West
Dec 19, 2019
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Old-fashioned family beach holidays

We all remember those good old-fashioned family beach holidays we went on as kids, when everything s...
by Sian West
Nov 28, 2019
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Sorrento Dreaming

What a blissful day to explore Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula…does life really get any b...
by Sian West
Nov 20, 2019
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20 Romantic Things to do in Mornington Peninsula for Couples

Lovers in Love, Special things for Special Moments on the Mornington Peninsula. Couples Romantic Esc...
by Sian West
Sep 12, 2019
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Things to do in Spring on Mornington Peninsula

Spring on the Mornington Peninsula has finally arrived, and the smell of blossom is in the air. The...
by Sian West
Sep 9, 2019
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Best Mornington Peninsula Markets

Are you like us when you go on holiday? Do you just love it when you pass market stalls out in the o...
by Sian West
Sep 6, 2019
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What’s On at the Peninsula Hot Springs?

As an accommodation partner of the Peninsula Hot Springs, we love to share all the wonderful events...
by Sian West
Sep 5, 2019
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Sherlock and the case of the much needed holiday

We have been supporters of the wonderful work done by local, not for profit organisation Rescued wit...
by Sian West
Jul 31, 2019
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How to create a bookable holiday rental

With years of experience in holiday rentals we know what guests are looking for…. Every guest want...
by Sian West
Jul 9, 2019
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My favourite places…Mornington Peninsula Holidays

Liv is an Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Ambassador, which means she has stayed with us many times. As...
by Sian West
May 15, 2019
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My Favourite Places…The Marbray, Sorrento (Pet-Friendly)

Rowdy and Winston are back again for a pet-friendly winter escape at the beautiful Marbray in Sorren...
by Sian West
May 15, 2019
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My Favourite Places… St Ives Cottage

Fur Babies weekend away…Rowdy and Winstons Story. We enjoyed a lovely escape with our friends...
by Sian West
Feb 4, 2019
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My Favourite Places…The Oarhouse, Metung, East Gippsland

Meditative Metung  My husband and I had a wonderful, relaxing 2-weeks at The Oar House, just gettin...
by Sian West
Jan 24, 2019
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Top 10 Tips for Holiday Rentals Essentials that all guests love

We have been in the holiday rentals business on the Mornington Peninsula for the past 14 years manag...
by Sian West
Dec 13, 2018
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My Favourite Places…Happy Valley

Real Mornington Peninsula Holidays – Danni’s Story 2 As an award-winning holiday accommo...
by Sian West
Dec 7, 2018
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My favourite places on …

Real Mornington Peninsula Holidays – Danni’s Story We are excited to share our first gue...
by Sian West
Jul 25, 2018
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4 reasons to head to the beach in winter

Just because its winter doesn’t mean that the beach is out of bounds.  In fact, here on the M...
by Sian West
May 21, 2018
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dog friendly attractions – our top 10

Discover our Top 10 dog friendly attractions that can be found throughout the Mornington Peninsula f...
by Sian West
May 2, 2018
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Find your way around the Mornington Peninsula – Arthurs Seat

Find Your Way around the Mornington Peninsula with our new series of blogs Each one of our beautiful...
by Sian West
Mar 28, 2018
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Top 10 things to do in Sorrento

Top 10 things to do in Sorrento Located just over an seventy five minutes drive from Melbourne, th...
by Sian West
Oct 23, 2017
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Best Winter Activities Mornington Peninsula

  Winter Activities Mornington Peninsula Victoria Don’t just think of the Mornington Peninsul...
by Sian West
Jun 29, 2017
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School Holiday Fun on the Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Family Friendly Activities Looking for things to do on the Mornington Peninsula...
by Sian West
Jun 27, 2017
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