About the Homestay

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I am now living in Darwin and have resumed hosting - previous references are all NZ.

We are Marijke and Ben. I am a health practitioner who works online from home as well as in clinic, and Ben is FIFO (fly in fly out on fortnightly rotation) from WA. I prefer guests to not be at the house during work hours.
We have both lived internationally, travel/work in Asia a few times a year, and are interstate a fair bit. We love to host when at home, as some of our loveliest travel experiences have happened when we have stayed with locals ourselves.
We have a parrot named Rosie who will sing and chatter to you. She is free flighted but out of respect will be contained for your visit
or outside in the garden and will not get in your way. She does love people, especially bearded ones, but I ask you to please not poke fingers in her cage. It's her private space and she doesn't know you.

I am happy to cook an evening meal for you by arrangement for a small fee, and can easily cater to food intolerances (In NZ I used to own/run a vegetarian cafe).

We look forward to welcoming you to our home. Our only request is that you treat it as one.

Smoking is not allowed on the property.

My Pets

Parrot

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 2 nights

Maximum stay is for 29 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Room 1
From $40 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Lovely room with louvre windows, insect screens, and tree top views. Air conditioning and a ceiling fan. Wooden floor. Birds are Loud because of the many trees and large garden. You will wake early unless you have earplugs.

Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$50
$65
Weekly Price
$280
$320
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About the Area

Wanguri is a safe, quiet suburb north of the CBD. It's a short walk to Casuarina mall, a 5 minute drive to Royal Darwin Hospital, and 5kms to the airport.
A mosque is a short walk away.
There is secure off street parking, and buses stop nearby.
Casuarina Beach is close for wonderful sunsets and lovely walking tracks through the reserve with an abundance of things to see depending on the season. De La Plage cafe at the surf club does good food, coffee, and entertainment through the Dry, and shortened hours in the Wet, right on the shoreline.
Darwin itself has never-ending entertainment during the Dry Season, but the Wet is my personal favourite as it looks so much more beautiful when everything is lush and green.
Nothing is far, and the weekend markets are an attraction in their own right.
Whether you're here for work or simply a quick break, you can be as busy or as quiet as you choose.
There is something for everyone here

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Shopping Centre
  • Water sports
  • Fishing
  • Restaurant
  • Airport
  • Bus Stop
  • 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
  • Half Board
  • Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Coeliac
  • Lactose Intolerant
  • Nut Allergies

House Rules

Please have a photo and some words about yourself on your profile.
We are pretty easy-going and well travelled ourselves so understand that sometimes the things we take for granted in our own homes and cultures can sometimes not be the same for all. All we ask is that you respect that you are staying in our home, not a hostel/hotel.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

9 Reviews

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    Netherlands
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    October 2023

    Very nice couple and easy to live with. nice waking up the first morning by Rosy

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    Colombia
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    September 2023

    It was experience wonderful, the house is very comfortable, Marijke is a lovely and kind person. I felt relaxing and very happy there.

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    Australia
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2023

    Marijke has been an absolute super host!! The house and room are very comfortable and she is a great host, being super helpful and a great person to chat to! I can highly recommend her and will stay with her again, if I come back to Darwin.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Marijke in ,

    Thank you, Silke. It's been a joy.

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    February 2018

    Thank you so much lovely Marijke for this awesome stay at your paradise
    Lovely greetings from Felix and Raphaela <3

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Marijke in ,

    Thank you

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    Netherlands
    Age 45 - 54

    4 hearts
    December 2017

    Marijke has a lovely and rustic homestay on a beautiful location. She is a very welcoming person who is really busy in this season (December). The toilet and bathroom are outside, the bed is very comfy.
    We are so glad we had the chance to stay here.

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    New Zealand
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    October 2016

    Loved staying with Marijke, she made us feel so at home. We woke every morning to a lovely breakfast and at the end of the day we relaxed in front of the fire enjoying great conversations with our host. Thanks Marijke for being such a fantastic host.

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    New Zealand
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    May 2016

    Marijke looked after us very well. Her home was very warm and she and house mates very friendly. Pru (the cat) very friendly and will enjoy all the time you have to stroke and cuddle her. All in all a very good 2 nights. Well recommended.

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    Belgium
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    April 2016

    I had a lovely stay with Marijke, who's a very friendly host and cares that people she welcomes feel comfortable and have everything needed. Marijke's housemates are also very cordial. The house is beautiful, the bedroom is spacious with excellent bedding. Breakfast was yummy, including tasty home-made bread. For cat lovers, Prudence stays at your disposal to receive your affection :)
    If you're to stay around Invercargill, I'd certainly recommend getting in touch with Marijke!

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    New Zealand
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    March 2016

    wonderful house,very good bed good breakfast,and a great cat

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