Meet Louise & Tony
Trusting, Helpful, Friendly
We are a traditional Aussie family who love hosting and meeting people from all cultures. We have opened our home to short and long term guests for the last twenty years and we hope to meet you too!
On a typical day...
I'm an early bird.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Skiing, Bird watching, Cooking, Fishing
Hosting guests since
1998
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
SHORT OR LONG TERM ROOM AVAILABLE
WHVisa, Students or Professionals
Our family live in a beautiful suburb called Hawthorne, it is a 15 minute (express) trip on the City Cat to Riverside in the city(Zone 1) and QUT. The transport to UQ is also convenient.
We are experienced homestay providers and we have hosted students from most European and Asian countries. You will have your own fully furnished bedroom with all linen included. Also included are breakfast and wifi and laundry facilities. There are no extra costs.
If I am available I am happy to meet you at the airport (daylight hours) and show you around the city. I will assist you with opening a bank account and buying a sim card.
If you need an address for a Tax File Number I am happy to assist you before you arrive.
Also if you have a Working Holiday Visa I will also help you with your resume and help you to get a job by giving you interview hints.
I look forward to hearing from you.Our traditional Queenslander home is situated in a beautiful suburb called Hawthorne, very close to the CBD. We live near the Brisbane River so the Citycat ( fast catamaran) is the quickest transport to the CBD.(15 minutes express)
My husband Tony and I live with our students and other visitors, we often have family meals and lots of fun.
Included in the homestay fee are the following:
# Continental breakfast (self serve)
# Your own room and shared bathroom
# wifi
# Laundry facilities
# Sheets, towels etc
We also have a beach house on the Sunshine Coast which we stay at most weeks, you may come with us if convenient . Sometimes we go camping to the beach or to the country side, if convenient you would be very welcome to join us.
We have assisted over a hundred people settle into Brisbane on a longer term basis and we are very happy to assist you if you are coming to Brisbane for any of the following reasons:
* relocation for work
* attending university or studying English
* working holiday visa (assistance with obtaining your Tax File Number, bank account, resume, sim card etc)
* holiday
We are happy for you to stay one week or many years. I am very happy to assist you with your English study and assignments.
The environment around our neighborhood is very quiet and safe and there are some great restaurants and cinemas within walking distance.
For your added safety , we have two security cameras at the front of the house.
I am also very happy to negotiate a different fee for long term guests.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions. I look forward to meeting you.
Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Non Smoking
- Allow Smoking
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Hawthorne is one of Brisbane's traditional suburbs with beautiful timber Queenslander high set homes on large blocks of land. It is 6 kilometers from the CBD and 8 minutes by car. The local village of Bulimba has many trendy coffee shops, restaurants, a supermarket and a cinema.
The Hawthorne Citycat ferry terminal is only 7 minutes walk and the nearest bus stop is 5 minutes walk from our home.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Water sports
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
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
Enjoy living in our home!
Respect others in our home, advise me if you don't want dinner, don't use our home as a hotel.
If you are a smoker we prefer you smoke away from our property please.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
8 Reviews
December 2019
My first time in Australia it was at Louise and Tony's house and I can say, I've never felt so confortable staying there. To be honest I felt myself like at home.
I lived there for 7 amaizing months which I miss a lot, after my leaving for 7 months I returned to Louise's house for 1 more month, so I can say I lived there for 8 months.
There is no time that I dont rememer them with a huge smile on my face.
Thanks a lot for making my stay in Brisbane unforgettable :) !!Host reply
Hernan was an absolute pleasure to host. He was very clean and tidy and respectful of everything and everyone. I have no hesitation in recommending him to future hosts. We miss you Hernan.
August 2017
Louise and Tony are amazing hosts the environment is relaxing full of experiances with overseas travellers stay as well meals were never an issue for louise and delicious the stay is very homely and comfortable highly recommend
Host reply
Many thanks for staying with us Lachlan, you are very welcome any time.
July 2016
Starting my new life in Brisbane in a house like that was one of the best choices I could make. Louise and her husband have been extremely kind and helpful for me during my stay there. Although it was not that long, I will surely remember it as a great experience!
March 2016
Wonderful location, the house is clean and cozy. Owners are nice and kind. They helped me to improve my English and every dinner were a good opportunity to practice English with family and other guests. This is a fantastic homestay for students, workers and to holiday.
September 2014
This guest awarded the host 4.2 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
December 2011
ottimo, perfetto!!! Grazie
April 2010
La experiencia en gral fue muy buena. El ambiente es agradable, la casa estaba relativamente limpia, me senti comoda como en mi casa, la ubicacion es buena, es un barrio residencial, donde te tomas el ferry y en pocos min estas en el centro de la ciudad.
February 2010
This family is very very enjoyable, everybody is sympatic it is a second home. The house is very beautiful. I stay just two weeks but it is very interesting my english was to improuved and I saw a true Australian life. If you look for a familly in Brisbane I think this family is for you.
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