Meet Michael
Sociable, Friendly, Responsible
Michael and Prescilla are experienced and friendly home stay parents with excellent reviews and have hosted over 60 overseas students in the past 16 years. We are qualified and police cleared.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Cooking, Playing a musical instrument
Hosting guests since
2005
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
NOTE: OUR ADVERTISED RATE IS DISCOUNTED BY 15% TO 31 JANUARY 2022. (normal rates resume on 1 February 2022)
Michael and Prescilla are experienced and friendly home stay parents with excellent reviews and have hosted over 60 overseas students and one teacher in the past 16 years.
Prescilla works as a medical technician and Michael is a musician and songwriter. They cook and enjoy a wide variety of foods including Australian, European and Asian.
We are qualified and police cleared by the Department of Education and Communities and International Student South Australia.
We seek a female high school or university student, 18yo to 24yo, non-smoker who does not drink alcohol or take drugs and is clean and tidy.
• Dinner and school lunch included with a variety of Western and Asian food (except Friday and Saturday due to everyone’s different commitments)
• Students can prepare their own breakfast as they wish
• High speed stable NBN internet up to 400Gb speed with unlimited data is included in all rooms
• All utilities electricity and water are included
• Large HD TV and recliner lounge chairs in spacious lounge
• Students can share a bedroom for a reduced fee
• Can provide NETFLIX access (on request)
• Can occasionally take students on some weekend & family outings around Adelaide if they would like to join in
• Can provide access to colour printer and ADF scanner
• Student desks, chairs and lamps provided
• Full use of kitchen with oven, microwave, filtered water, large freezer, refrigerator and walk-in pantry – students can also cook for themselves
• The 2nd main bathroom and toilet are for ladies only use
• House is spacious and quiet with fully ducted hot & cold air conditioning
• Access to property fully secured for safety and privacy
• Welland is a quality, safe and sought after suburb with leafy tree lined streets close to river Torrens
• 5 minute walk to bus stops on Port Road or Grange Road
• 5 minute walk to Welland shopping centre including Coles supermarket, KFC, Asian food, café, hair / nail salons, Bakers Delight, Cheesecake shop, bakery and Australia Post
• 10 minutes’ bus ride to city
• 15 minute walk to Croydon train station
• 15 minute bus ride to beautiful Grange Beach
• Central location close to major popular universities and schools
Welland is just west of the Central Business District of Adelaide, South Australia.
between the city and the sea. The community enjoys a relaxed lifestyle close to the beach and CBD, with easy access to the airport, regional shopping centres and 3 major hospitals.
The surrounding area is known as a major sporting and entertainment hub in Adelaide. There are national basketball and soccer stadiums, three golf courses, and an international rowing course. The Adelaide Entertainment Centre nearby, hosts world-class music and events, and our community centres are constantly hosting a range of workshops and programs.
The tranquil River Torrens Linear Park is just one in the local network of parks, reserves, bike tracks, walkways and playgrounds. Our city has a range of schools, medical services, sports facilities, community spaces and libraries.
The surrounding area has evolved into a thriving community with a mix of residential, contemporary and highly valued heritage areas.
The local transport networks are growing with exciting developments to better connect the West to the CBD with tram, train and bus upgrades happening now.
Local streets are safe, quiet and tree lined.
• 5 minute walk to bus stops on Port Road or Grange Road
• 5 minute walk to Welland shopping centre including Coles supermarket, KFC, Asian food, cafe, hair / nail salons, Bakers Delight, Cheesecake shop, bakery and Australia Post
• 10 minutes’ bus ride to city
• 15 minute walk to Croydon train station
• 15 minute bus ride to beautiful Grange Beach
• Central location close to major popular universities and schools
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Welland is just west of the Central Business District of Adelaide, South Australia.
between the city and the sea. The community enjoys a relaxed lifestyle close to the beach and CBD, with easy access to the airport, regional shopping centres and 3 major hospitals.
The surrounding area is known as a major sporting and entertainment hub in Adelaide. There are national basketball and soccer stadiums, three golf courses, and an international rowing course. The Adelaide Entertainment Centre nearby, hosts world-class music and events, and our community centres are constantly hosting a range of workshops and programs.
The tranquil River Torrens Linear Park is just one in the local network of parks, reserves, bike tracks, walkways and playgrounds. Our city has a range of schools, medical services, sports facilities, community spaces and libraries.
The surrounding area has evolved into a thriving community with a mix of residential, contemporary and highly valued heritage areas.
The local transport networks are growing with exciting developments to better connect the West to the CBD with tram, train and bus upgrades happening now.
Local streets are safe, quiet and tree lined.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Regular normal family rules and respectful behaviour as expected
Comply with South Australian Government Schools Homestay Family Handbook
No pets
No drugs
No alcohol
No smoking
Curfews negotiable on Friday Saturday
Keep room clean and tidy
Beds made daily
Lock front gates as directed
Ensure house and property are fully secured every day when leaving at all times
Tidy and clean after using kitchen, bathrooms and shared areas
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.