Meet Joy
Outgoing, Helpful, Friendly
Really interested and offer help or advice if needed; We cook beautiful dinners if you would like and we share our home with you. Nice ambience. Please book early as our home is very popular.
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
2005
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
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
- Non Smoking
- Allow Smoking
- Air Conditioning
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
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
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.
82 Reviews
March 2020
Great place to stay. Joy and Owen very hospitable and accommodating. Bedroom and facilities very clean. Excellent.
January 2020
I stayed with Joy and Owen for 4 nights. It was my first homestay and I really enjoyed it as they made it very easy to settle in. The room and the bathroom were clean and everything was well organised. I had some great chats with both of seem and they gave me good tips on where to go and how to get around. I did not have dinner but I am sure it is nice too. If you are looking for place that feels like home, in a nice (suburb) neighbourhood plus the chance to have some good conversations that is the place to stay.
April 2019
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
February 2019
The House was amazing, the food and the poeole. They were very welcoming and friendly . I recommend this House to other people who are looking for home away from home.
Thanks guys for the hospitalityJanuary 2019
Can't rate this stay highly enough! Joy and her partner were very accomodating at late notice and I had a very comfortable stay. The house is spacious and in a good location.
I wasnt able to join them for dinner (and the famous Irish coffee!) but really enjoyed having a chat over breakfast.
All round great, friendly hosts and a great stay. Will be my first option next time I visit Melbourne!
Host reply
Enjoyed having you to stay Nathan .. anytime you are welcome. Lovely guy and was happy in our Paris Room for his late notice booking. Wishing you well and hoping to see you on your next visit to Melbourne. Joy and Owen
January 2019
Very nice and funny guys and easy to get to their house with the train. It's a very quiet location, shops are near by in walking distance. The room was really big and clean. Had a lovely stay there, also if you need anything like tips where to go or if you have any questions about what you can do around there, they are always happy to help you.
December 2018
This was my first time with Homestay I was a little worried on how my stay would go but Joy and the crew made me feel at home as soon as I walked through the door.I enjoyed the Paris room everything you need to know about the capital and more.I wish I could have stayed longer but my flight to NZ was already booked.
November 2018
I picked this (my first) homestay in a rush, my initial interest was the look of the lovely old home. From the moment Joy opened the front door, my one night in Melbourne was filled with wonderful hospitality, great Irish coffee (thanks Owen) and I met some delightful international students. I can't believe how relaxed I was staying with people I had never met before, but that is testament to Joy and Owen making you feel right at home.
If I need to revisit Melbourne again on short notice this will be my goto choice, as it will be like going home. Thank you.November 2018
It was my first time in Melbourne and I'm definitely coming back for another holiday because of this lovely home stay experience. My room was tidy and clean. Joy was hospitable and she made me feel at home right away. I enjoyed the dinners prepared by Owen as well. That was why I came back for dinner every night when I was here. It has been such a long time since I played UNO cards. How refreshing! Thanks, once again! And see you next time, Joy and Owen!
August 2018
We just had one night with Joy and Owen. They are extremely nice people and have a great home. We would definitely stay there again!
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