Meet Joy
Outgoing, Adventurous, Friendly
Really interested in who stays and offer with any help or advice asked for or needed; I cook beautiful dinners if you would like and we share our home with whoever comes to stay. Nice ambience.
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
Football, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Skiing
Hosting guests since
1994
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
HOME AWAY FROM HOME -- Large fully furnished private really nice room with built in large robes, king or single bed and all linen provided. Bright,clean centrally heated and air conditioning.
We are a great, friendly, quality charming and gorgeous Aussie style home to stay with Aussie couple. If you are looking to experience an ambience in an Aussie home and not just a place to live (privacy or join in) we are a Large 2 storey (5 bedroom) renovated 100 year old "Australiana" home and beautiful (2-1/2 bedroom)cottage at back of our home. Three large bathrooms (shared)
We have no children or pets here, but we love sports and take an interest in everything and love people of all cultures and love to share our relaxed Australian way of life.
GLEN HUNTLY – Zone 1 – fantastic location – close to everything
- 4-8 minutes (depends on how much or how fast you walk ...lol) direct walk to train/tram, bus stops and shops and cafes
- 15-20 minutes train ride to Melbourne city centre (depends if train goes direct or through the city loop)
- 20-25 minute tram ride (No. 67) to St Kilda beach
- 10 minute bus ride to Chadstone (largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere with shops, theatres, bowling alleys etc)
- 3 minutes walk to green parks/bike tracks – we have 4 bikes and helmets which we are happy to loan to you
- 15 minutes walk direct to outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts (weather permitting)
- Nightrider bus 980 stops about 20 minutes walk from home if late in the city centre
On arrival -
- beautiful towels and soap in your room
- Freshly laundered sheets, doona covers and all linen
- Brochures available of places to visit and where you can book and how to get there ...also ....
1) Complimentary - Breakfast including – juice, fruit, tea/coffee (coffee machine – Lavazza coffee), cereal, toasts – help yourself
2) You are welcome to help yourself to tea/coffee at all times
3) Complimentary - Washing done and folded twice a week/ Irons, ironing board and Elna press to use
4) Compimentary - We have 4 Bikes & helmets if you wish to use for bike rides, lots of bike tracks in Melbourne and areas
5) Complimentary - DVD/CD library (heaps of varied music) and huge Book library , also (avid collection of movies –current and great selection)
6) Also available is WIFI complimentary
We used to include our dinners however as food prices have rapidly increased in Melbourne we also make available -
** Beautiful big cooked dinner at night - home cooked buffet style help yourself dinner (as per our picture) – $15 per night per person if you would like, or bring some food in or dine out - up to you
Note:
** We have had to include a $20 Cleaning Fee on leaving your room prior to checking out. We ask for this on arrival with your payment - with thanks
Additional Info
Languages in our house are varied - Joy speaks English, some Turkish, some French, little Italian & Spanish, Owen - English, Northern Irish
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Games Room
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
We are in the south eastern area - 8 ks from the city and only 4 mins direct walk to all transport - train/tram and bus stops. It is a lovely peaceful "village" type of place but with some great shops and Chadstone only 10 minutes bus ride away (the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere). Lots nice cafes, restaurants, bars and great fashion shops and markets sometimes. Go into the city centre in 15-20 minutes by train or by tram for longer relaxing time.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Please note that only a light breakfast is included in the room rate. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
General house cleanliness- rooms are expected to be kept clean
Please do not invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance
We are really happy when you offer "Is there anything I can do to help especially around dinner time" - it's always appreciated - things like empty the dishwasher, or any little thing.
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
57 Reviews
August 2017
Joy and Owen are lovely hosts, I really enjoyed staying with them. The house is nice and located in a great area (only 20 minutes with the train to the city). There is always a lot of food at the house and the hosts are providing dinners which are super delicious. Highly recommend this place to stay! :)
Host reply
Thank you Carolin for your lovely review and also compliments on the food in our home. We have enjoyed having you and hope you definitely come back again... only next time in Summer so you can really enjoy our beach weather... we would welcome you to stay anytime. We wish you good health, good fun and a wonderful life journey.
July 2017
Lovely old home to stay in, host Joy makes you feel very welcome lovely clean linen and room swith old charm, location very convenient
Host reply
Thank you Sandra for the review... It was lovely to meet you and your son and daughter in law for your stay...do let us know what the baby is and name... You are all welcome anytime...kindest Joy and Owen
July 2017
This family was interesting. They were welcoming and the most lovely and helpful people I have ever seen. You will feel like a family from the day of your arrival. I stayed with them 8 days, Owen showed me around the neighbourhood and Joy helped me as much as she could and I had great time with them. The room was clean and clean towels and linens were provided. The place is near the train station and you will be provided with information for getting around the city. Joy was lovely and funny and she is a great cook as well. You will enjoy delicious dinner she prepares and despite the extra fee it is worth. If I had a chance, I would stay there again.
I would like to thank them for their hospitality and help.June 2017
Very friendly greeting, clean,warm and location great near train station and tram. I would like to stay again sometime.
Host reply
Thank you Anne, we would love to host you any time you are in Melbourne... next time for a nicer reason to come to town.... take care till next....
June 2017
My stay was only a long weekend and I was barely in the house , but it was one of the most pleasant & conveniently located stays I have had.
June 2017
Very welcoming.
April 2017
Wonderful Host.. Joy welcomed me in with a Joyful smile. Felt welcome and felt at home.. had delicious home cooked dinner. And had fun watching AFL with Owen.. wonderful place to stay.. hope to stay there again :)
Host reply
thank you for the comments... Was nice to meet you Francis, good luck with the flying and hope you enjoying Great Ocean Road.... would be happy to have you stay again
April 2017
Fantastic hosts, comfy bed. I had a great night sleep. I hope to stay there again.
April 2017
We enjoyed our stay with Joy and Owen. Close to the train station and other amenities.
Host reply
Great to meet you both and glad that it was nearby to your friends so you could get around so easily. Would welcome you back anytime. kindest Joy and Owen
April 2017
I had great time in the house. Beautiful home, clean, comfy, yummy dinner . Owen and Joy were helpful and friendly and I will most certainly stay again if I'm back in Melbourne. Thank you.
Host reply
Sayuri...Thank you for the review --from a week booking to nearly 3 months ...lovely that you stayed with us and happy to give you a room - we really enjoyed your stay and to become part of the "family" during your time here... we would welcome you back again and bring your husband next time - was nice to meet him on the last day and so glad that you loved our Melbourne city. See you again. kindest Joy and Owen