About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Stunning French Rococo style room in modern, spacious home with alfresco courtyard area and luxury private spa.
Close to Transport | Shops | Restaurants | Dry Cleaner | Sports Club
Own fully furnished, cosy room with 1920s Parisian double bed and French furnishings.
Additional amenities include linen, access to kitchen/dining facilities, washing machine and safe, on street parking.
Open air green, landscaped environment in a quiet, stylish neighbourhood.
Easy walk to buses to nearby cafe's and shops,
25 minute drive to airport or city centre.
Good creative home space where decoratively - Egypt meets Versailles!
I have had some lovely folk stay - see you soon !
Payment preferred in advance, or settled at check in.
Additional Info
Side gates etc to be closed after using to protect the dog.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Patio
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Open air modern landscaped environment in a quiet, progressive neighbourhood bordered by parklands
Easy walk to bus.
20 minutes to airport.
25 minute drive to City.
Local shops and restaurants also easy reach.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- 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
House Rules
Payment preferred in advance, or at check in.
Most of you do not need these rules and are professional.
Occasionally guests unwittingly transgress
my home policies, so below is a refresher for your perusal, so we are clear.
Security Cameras are on-site.
(NB stop changing spa settings! Too many problems result!)
1.Guest profiles must be verified please for security purposes.
2.Smoking outside only, and please wash anything that smells to keep room fresh.
Shoes at front door preferred.
No drugs on premises either.
3.Close room windows / lock all doors ( rear, laundry, front )when going out, as climate can change quickly with high wind / rain, and dogs need to be safe inside.
4.Respect and care for quality fittings and property assumed and of course expected. ( ie no backpacks etc jammed against quality lamps etc )
Please ASK if you wish to use any more expensive formal kitchenwares or furnishings, as some are delicate and require knowledge to safely use.
5.Guest is financially responsible for any possible damages or loss to property / possessions and anyone else guest brings in to my home.
Host contact details are not to be given out by guest without my consent.
6.Guests are expected to keep the kitchen and bathroom reasonably clean after use.
Please wipe all bench tops and stove cooktop after use.
7.Guest is financially responsible for any visitors behaviour and/or damages if that occurs also.
It is preferred you ask if you wish to have someone visit.
8. Charge is $25 per extra person per night.
I must be informed in advance and asked if this is ok, as it is a private residence.
9.Guests are expected not to take towels, adaptors, brochures etc with them when checking out, as the next people in will need them.
10.Host's personal toiletries, food and expensive special condiments are not for guest use unless host is asked and permission given. I don’t like continually running out of my supplies.
There is a supermarket within walking distance.
11. Internet is a courtesy, and not intended to be used as a full time office during your stay, which risks exceeding monthly limit and budget.
12. Guests are not to light candles.
13. Pet security is paramount!
Check all pets safely in doors and accounted for before leaving my home.
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
7 Reviews
October 2023
I wasn't there very much in total but overall a pleasant stay. Mark friendly.
September 2021
I didn't feel comfortable in this environment
Host reply
September 2020
An Egyptian Paradise Mark has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to make quests feel comfortable. A special moment in time. Thank you for your inspirational words and creative passion.
August 2020
I truly enjoyed my time staying at Mark's house. Mark was an awesome host and friendly. I also loved his pets. The room was very comfortable and I was really amazed at the suroundings and fascinated by Mark's love for Vintage furniture and antiques. A very unique experience. A lovely little Haven to retreat in. Would love to stay again. Thank you so much Mark
Host reply
April 2017
Very friendly person. Had a peaceful and a happy stay. Mark, thanks for your lift to the Airport.
Host reply
December 2016
Mark is a gracious Host - if you are looking for a modern clinical and the norm - Marks home is not the place for you. If you are looking for something that has character ambience and a unique feel - full of character whilst being close to the Cronulla & Sylvania side to Sydney it's ideal. Mark who is very creative, has and is making his home a place to heighten anyone's senses - I really appreciated the garden space with 4 seperate lounging spaces where you can get some sun - hide under a tree - enjoy a book or just chill. My room was like stepping into a Venician Gondonala - French provincial - truly antique with the rest of the home bathed in Egyptian history and tiding everything together. Life is about experience - whether it's for a short term stay or longer - Marks home provides a space that anybody can appreciate if they too also appreciate life,art and creativity - Enjoy!
January 2016
We stayed over New Years Eve and it was Absolutely Wonderful: the host did unforgettable night to make us happy-he cooked Delicious food and entertainment was good. The location is the Best to meet NY Eve- you can see from the balcony Opera house and Harbour Bridge. Host's dogs are lovely and lively:) Thank you very much for being good host.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.