Passionate accommodation managers purchase Yeppoon’s Villa Mar Colina
Posted on October 30th, 2023
The Capricorn Coast’s laid-back vibes, warm and welcoming community, and sophisticated charm have further ignited passion in Oshen Yeppoon’s Andrea and Will Stokje, leading to their recent purchase of Villa Mar Colina.
Snapping up the Mediterranean style accommodation earlier this year, the enthusiastic tourism stalwarts, previously from Noosa, are proud to continue to invest in their current hometown, which they believe is simply one of the best places to live, work and play.
“It didn’t take long for Will and I to become engrained in this wonderful destination, and quickly discovered the true potential of Yeppoon and the Southern Great Barrier Reef,” Andrea said.
“We have worked hard for many years, ensuring that we deliver a high standard product for visitors at Oshen Yeppoon.”
“When the opportunity to purchase Villa Mar Colina was presented, we decided that it was the right time to further invest in the community we love.”
Villa Mar Colina’s previous managers, Gavan, and Glenys Hurley, who took over the business back in 2007, retired following the sale of the property, setting their sights on travelling before settling back in Victoria to enjoy family and grandchildren.
Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll congratulates Andrea and Will on their expansion, thrilled to see local operators continuing to invest in the destination.
“Since the year 2000 when opened by respected local developer Rob Carr, Villa Mar Colina has stood tall on the hill in Yeppoon’s CBD, providing spectacular views to visitors from right across the world,” Mary said.
“This property has maintained its quality over the years and has greeted a number of VIPs including television celebrities and international tourism trade.”
“We are looking forward to supporting Andrea and Will with their new venture and congratulate them in increasing their room stock which is key in growing their business for which they have worked so very hard.”
Both Oshen Yeppoon and Villa Mar Colina will continue operating under their respective names but will have crossover support with staffing and overflow bookings where required.
“We would like to thank the entire Capricorn Coast community for your ongoing support of our work,” Andrea said.
“We truly live in paradise and Will and I are so very grateful each day to have been given the opportunities we have.”
