Meet Joy
Outgoing, Helpful, Friendly
Really interested and offer help or advice if you like; We cook beautiful dinners also 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 like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Football, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Surfing
Hosting guests since
2010
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
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 story (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. Check in usually around 10am and check out 9am however we are happy to discuss if you need earlier/later times.
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
- 15 minutes walk direct to outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts (weather permitting)
- 15 minutes walk to gymnasiums
On arrival -
- beautiful towels and soap in your room
- Freshly laundered sheets, doona covers and all linen
Also available is WIFI
We used to include our breakfast and dinners however as food prices have rapidly increased soaring in Melbourne we also make available -
** Breakfast including – juice, fruit, tea/coffee (coffee machine – Lavazza coffee), cereal, toasts, cheeses and eggs – complimentary
and
**Beautiful big cooked Dinner at night - home cooked buffet style help yourself dinner (as per our picture) – $20 per night per person if you would like, or bring some food in or dine out - up to you. Use of our kitchen is available.
*We also give you lots of suggestions of available of places to visit and where you can book and how to get there
1) You are welcome to help yourself to tea/coffee at all times
2)Washing done and folded twice a week/ Irons, ironing board and Elna press and Steamer you can use complimentary
3) Complimentary - DVD/CD library (heaps of varied music) and huge Book library , also (avid collection of movies –current and great selection)
4) Complimentary use of hairdryers
** We have had to include a $60 final Cleaning Fee on leaving your room (per bedroom used) prior to checking out. We ask for this together with your full payment on arrival day of your stay. We do not have credit card facilities and prefer cash on the day of your arrival please. If staying a long length of time with us banking details can be discussed... with thanks.
Additional Info
Languages in our house are varied - Joy speaks English, some Turkish, some French, little Italian & Spanish, Owen - English, Northern Irish
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 Breakfast
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
Payment Method - If your booking is longer than 3 months we require our guests to pay 10% of the booking total to us in advance to hold your room. Homestay.com charges a 15% service fee which is a payment to them and not to do with our payment). We ask our guests to give us at least 14 days notice for any cancellation. Any cancellation later than this will not be refunded.
Full payment of the Homestay is to be paid on the first day on arrival, along with passport or licence details . Note we do not have credit card facility.
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 Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
128 Reviews
October 2024
I would like to thank Joy and Owen for their hospitality and availability. They were very helpful and nice with everything (especially when I got sick), which made me eventually call their house mine. The room was big enough and very nice for my three-month stay. It is well located and easily accessible via public transportation, close to gym facilities, the CBD, and grocery stores. It is a calm place to be, especially if you like to spend time with roommates from many different origins and with a local family !
September 2024
Unbelievable experience. Owen is good at cooking, especially shark fish. O(∩_∩)O
Joy always told me that going outside would be more fun. However, i didn't do that a lot. Because staying at their house was also meaningful to me.September 2024
I had an amazing time at Joy and Owen's house. I really appreciated meeting and spending time with the others guests from all around the world - and made some friends along the way! As for the hosts, they were very welcoming and even invited my parents when they were visiting me in Melbourne. We also did a lot of fun activities like Uno games and watching footy.
September 2024
I had a great time staying in the lovely house. And I met many good friends here
August 2024
The meals are really delicious, they are cheerful and friendly, I had a great time. I also met many people and had fun chated with them. Thank you vey much.
August 2024
The house was amazingly beautiful and cozy. They are really generous and caring couple. I had a wonderful time with them. Thank you so much.
July 2024
Joy and Owen were very kind, and we enjoyed having tea together and chatting in the evenings. Their home was absolutely wonderful, clean, and beautifully designed. It was the most amazing house I have ever seen.
I feel so lucky to have had such a great experience. Thank you very much!June 2024
My experience in Melbourne could not be fulfilled without the welcoming and comfortable stay in Owen and Joy's place. I arrived quite late on Sunday afternoon and got treated with a great meal prepared by Owen. They were so genuinely friendly to me and made me feel cared - they regularly checked on me with my activities in Melbourne, whether everything was fine to me and whether it was warm enough in my room... We also did have some fun talks and got to know each other.
I really enjoyed the time being there. Thanks very much Owen & Joy :).
May 2024
Joy and Owen were incredible to help us out and welcome my family into their home for a short stay. My son and husband stayed for 3 months while our family transitioned to Melbourne and they couldn't have made the process any better. Going out of their way to help with public transport and access to everyday things right through to friendly conversation and support that was genuine. We built a great friendship and wish them nothing but the best future homestays. If your just starting out in the BIG city this is your place!!
May 2024
Joy and Owen's house is exquisitely antique and well maintained! Staying here is an enjoyable experience, with the lovely couple sharing stories about the house's history and the items in each room.
Breakfast is a treat, featuring toast, fruits, oats, and Vegemite! The location is in a quiet and safe neighborhood, just a 10-minute walk to Glen Huntly train station, with a half-hour journey to the downtown. Overall, it's been a delightful stay. I will strongly recommend for anyone with a plan for long term stay.Host reply
Thank you for lovely review we enjoyed having you to stay. 2 doctors… we learnt a lot….lol. Do come again when you have longer time. Wishing you both the very best and hope we c see you again
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