Homestay in Melbourne, Australia
Wecome to our homestay.
Hi, I'm Don, your homestay host. I'm a recently retired teacher and enjoy welcoming international students into my home and providing a safe and secure environment to enhance your time in Melbourne.
EXPERIENCE:
With over 5 years experience in homestay, we are very pleased to have international guests from China, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Chile, Columbia and Brazil
Many former guests remain in contact and some have happily referred their friends to stay with us.
I have taught in China, althouigh my Mandarin is somewhat limited :-)
LOCATION:
Conventiently located just 13 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, our home is very close to Deakin University (2 km) and Holmesglen Institute (2 km).
Public transport is very close with the bus stop out front and the tram stop only 200 metres away.
There are tennis courts and sporting fields across the road and beautiful parks nearby.
Burwood Shopping Village is only 200 metres away and has a very good mix of cafes and restaurants
INTERESTS:
I have travelled extensivley including Vietnam, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Phillipines, USA, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, England and France. I love experiencing other cultures and homestay is a great cross-cultural experience for all.
I also enjoy cycling, kyaking and golf and walking my gorgeous Golden Retriever dog.
House rules are fairly simple and common sense.
I have current Working With Children approval and a clear National Police check
Your Host: Don
- No children live in the homestay
- Host does not smoke
- Pet(s) in the home
Services & Amenities
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Wi-Fi (wireless Internet)
- Smoking is allowed outside only (yard or balcony)
- Self service laundry included in fee (use of machine and detergent)
Occupancy
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 1-2 guests
- 3 month minimum stay
- 2 weeks of notice required to move out
2 Bedrooms in This Homestay
Room #1: Main floor
Sleeps 1 guest
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Beds
- 1 × Double
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Bathroom
- Shared with other guests
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Furnishings
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
- lock on the bedroom door
- closet or wardrobe
Room #2: Main floor
Sleeps 1 guest
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Beds
- 1 × Double
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Bathroom
- Private (outside the bedroom)
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Furnishings
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
- lock on the bedroom door
- closet or wardrobe
Schools Near This Homestay
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Universities & Colleges (41)
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2 km13 min
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3 km10 min
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Grade Schools (5)
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5 km36 min
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Culinary Schools (1)
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11 km62 min
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Language Schools (24)
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5 km26 min
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5 km35 min
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13 km54 min
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18 km80 min
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Dance Schools (1)
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10 km54 min
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Vocational Schools (1)
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13 km45 min
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Approximate distances are provided for guidance only and should be verified with the homestay host.