About Us

Your Hosts, Marlene & Michael
Originally part of an old banana farm, and set on 16 acres of subtropical bushland, Kallora Country Retreat homestead was specifically built as a boutique guest lodge and breakfast inn, with the privacy and comfort of guests in mind.
Your hosts Marlene and Michael Verner, have been in the hospitality industry since 1974.
Renowned for its quality and consistency of the food and service standards, local Gold Coast institution, "The Holy Mackerel" won the Gold Coast Restaurant & Caterers award for best informal dining restaurant in 2000, and was a favorite for countless locals and Gold Coast visitors alike over the years.
Closing in April 2009, Marlene and Michael now bring the expertise and hospitality "The Mack" offered, to your Kallora Country Retreat experience.
Kallora Farm Bed and Breakfast holds a AAA Tourism
star rating, and also has a AAA Eco-Friendly
Green Star rating.
Guest Kudos
- "Wonderful, so chilled out thanks heaps". Damo & Shell - Gold Coast, QLD 03/12/09
- "Wonderfully relaxing, food 1st class Thank You" Sue & Michael, Molendinar, Gold Coast. 22/02/10
- "Fantastic in every aspect." Emma - Japan.
- "Enjoyed our stay, thank you!" Barbra & Berndt, Stumphf, Germany. 01/01/08
- "Kallora for us means magic; idylliic surrounds, comfort + & warm hospitality. Thanks M&M ... SUPERB!" Graeme & Carolyn, Auckland, NZ. 15/03/10
- "Beautiful little getaway! We'll be back!" Kay-Renay & Jamie- Gilston, Gold Coast. 20/03/10
- "Excellent hospitality. Very private. Everything we hoped for." Bo Dechphant - Lutwyche, Brisbane, QLD 05/04/10
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- Offering reviews of Kallora Country Retreat in Currumbin
- "Beats UK B&B anyday!" Peter Krain, Somerset, UK 10/12/06
- "Most excellent fare with great hosts". Haywards - Wave Hill, QLD
- "The place is still as stunning as ever. We got engaged!" Emily & Brad (again) - Toowoomba, QLD 14/02/09.
- "Very Realxing, laid back beautiful surroundings, great hospitality." Ben & Trine - Greenslopes, QLD 24/12/08
- "A wonderful place to spend our wedding night" Callum & Rhiannon, London, UK. 06/04/08
- "Home from home. Hospitality and Food was just delightful". John and Jill, Melbourne, VIC . 26/03/07
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