Meet Menchie
Outgoing, Creative, Cultured
I am respectful to One's privacy, I am a good cook. I am generous.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Tennis, Basketball, Cooking, Gardening, Dancing
Hosting guests since
2018
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our home is located in the suburb of Revesby, South of Sydney. It’s just me and my husband in this house so we thought of accepting homestay students or travellers. There are rooms available. One room has double size bed and the other one has queen size bed, two rooms both are twin shared with two single beds. The house is immaculate, it's an open plan area. There's backyard with Alfresco. My husband and I love to play scrabble on our relaxing time. I love to cook while my husband loves gardening.
Hosting or accommodating international students, travellers or working holiday visa holders became our enjoyment as we get to meet a lot of people from different countries in the world, learning a little bit of their languages and their cultures. The hardest and saddest part is when they’re already finished of their studies , when they’re already leaving Sydney and going back to their countries. We get so attached with each other. We started hosting since April of 2018.
I assure you your stay here will be fantastic, comfortable, convenient and enjoyable. Please refer to all the reviews.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located in the South of Sydney, in a suburb that is peaceful and quiet area. The bus stops are just around the corners. The train station is walkable approximately 7-10 minutes. The trains here are express in going to the airports and to the city that will take you to the CBD 30 minutes.
Local Area Facilities
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
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
Keep the room neat and tidy
Turn off the light when not in use.
No drinking spree
Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Always clean after use.
Keep the toilet and bathroom clean. Make sure to clean after use.
No eating or bringing food in the bedroom it is not allowed at all times.
When your trash bin is full it is your responsibility to throw in the red or yellow bin.
No guests or girlfriend/boyfriend allowed to enter in your bedroom.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
16 Reviews
May 2025
The was really great.
Mrs. Manshi is very helpful and nice.
I recommend dealing with her
But Mrs. Manshi needs to make some improvements to complete the beauty of the place.Host reply
Hello Inad,
Thanks for the 5 hearts and for the reviews! Much appreciated’
Thanks also for your advice about the improvements. It’s done!April 2025
The family is great , friendly and the house is clean
You will feel you are in your home
April 2025
There's only five hearts on the scale, but I could have easily give 10.
Menchie is the best host you'll find out there. I stayed 6 months and it was amazing.
She's very welcoming from the moment I arrived to the moment I left, answering all of my questions. She was also very generous with food (amazing crepes rolled with meat !).Sending hello from the two birds on the other side of the world !
Host reply
Awww! Emmanuel!! Thanks so much for your kind reviews! You’re the one who is amazing! You’re one of the best guests I’ve ever had . No complaints, you’re so polite, bubbly and friendly. I would love to accommodate you again in the near future together with Ines.
January 2025
Menchi's spot is incredible! Her houses, are clean, spacious, in a convenient location, very walkable to train/bus stations, woolworths/coles, and restaurants around the area.
Menchi and her family are also incredibly kind and sweet and are very accomodating. Would definitely come back here in the future!
December 2024
I have an excellent experience staying at Menchie's. Menchie is a great host and she makes sure that I am comfortable in the house.
The house has everything that makes living in Sydney possible. In the rare times when I need something extra, I just ask and usually have it in two days.
Location is great --- the train station (with express and airport services) and the two supermarkets are just 10 minutes away by foot.
October 2024
Menchie Homestay was a very pleasant stay. Menchie was kind and respectful, and the house was very clean and comfortable. It’s located in a convenient area, ideal for a quiet and relaxing visit. I highly recommend it.
July 2024
Living at Menchie’s homestay has been an incredible experience. Menchie has such a big heart, and her hospitality made me feel like I was part of her family. The warmth and care she provided during my stay were truly remarkable. I will never forget that and will definitely stay in touch. Highly recommend her homestay to anyone looking for a welcoming and comfortable environment.
Host reply
Oh wow! Thank you so much, Sid for rating me 5 star and for giving me such lovely reviews. It’s much appreciated. It’s a pleasure having you staying in my home. Please do keep in touch!
March 2024
Ms menchie and uncle are very nice, kindness , patient and hospitable hosts. The room is clean and comfortable and I have a really great experience here! Hope to meet menchie again!
December 2023
The place is so great and comfortable, and miss Manchie was so kind and caring, and the people that lived there were so great and fun to talk to.
Host reply
Thank you Nawaf for your kind words and for the 5 hearts. You’re one of the best boarders in my place. We’re already missing you here. Take care always wherever you are.
July 2023
Overall, I would not recommend staying at the Albert Lodge. However, it may be a good place for those who can afford it financially.
Good Points
The house is big and spacious, with a bathtub and a hairdryer, and the rooms are furnished. Revesby is a safe area. It’s a 10-15 minute walk to the nearest station and supermarkets (Cloes, Woolworths). I was able to meet multinational housemates and hang out with them.Bad Points
The rent was high compared with other share houses in the same area. A light breakfast was included in the contract but was not provided. There were times when guests could not use the kitchen and dining table freely due to the host's convenience. The host didn't clean the shared space (bathroom, toilet, stairs, floor) so I had to clean it. I was offended when the host made a statement comparing the English skills of non-native English-speaking guests. I was also shocked when the host told me which guests she liked and which she didn’t like.Japanese below
総合的にみて、私はAlbert Lodgeでの滞在をお勧めしません。しかし、経済的に余裕のある人には良い場所かもしれません。良かった点
家が大きくて広く、バスタブとヘアドライヤーがあり、部屋は全て家具付きだった。Revesbyは治安の良い地域で、最寄り駅とスーパーまで徒歩10分〜15分ほど。多国籍のハウスメイトと出会うことができた。悪かった点
同じ地域の他のシェアハウスと比べて家賃が高かった。契約上、軽い朝食が含まれているのに提供されなかった。ホストの都合でゲストがキッチンと食卓を自由に使えない時があった。ホストが共有スペース(お風呂場、トイレ、階段、床)を掃除しなかったため、私が掃除をしないといけなかった。ホストが英語を母語としないゲスト同士の英語力を比べる発言があり、気分を害された。またホストが彼女の好きなゲストと嫌いなゲストを私に伝えた時、ショックを受けた。退去する数日前にホストからハート五つのレビューを書いてとお願いされた。過去のゲストがみんな高評価をつけているのは、退去前にホストから半ば強制的に良いレビューを書くように言われたからだと考えられる。Host reply
I’ve been hosting international students and travellers for the past 6 years. This is my first time to receive such reviews like this! I always make a point that all my guests are in good hands, they’re comfortable and they are safe and enjoy their stay. This girl is not polite,, she bangs all the doors, the fridge, the pantry, her door. She doesn’t know how to close the doors gently! With regards to the usage of my kitchen, I let her use the kitchen but not when I’m cooking she has to wait for her turn! And when she’s the one cooking I wait for her to finish cooking! We can not user the kitchen at the same time. All my guests are allowed to use the dining area anytime they want. About the cleaning.. she only vacuumed once during her one and a month stay. I wasn’t able to clean that week because I wasn’t feeling well. She volunteered to vacuum I didn’t ask her to do it.
I never expected that from a Japanese person. I admit that I prefer Japanese students because they’re polite, nice and friendly and good people. It’s a contradiction of Mana! She admits that she’s not the typical Japanese. She just enters to my other house without my permission, without even knocking at the door or pressing the doorbell. Even if she knows the code She doesn’t live in that house! People staying there get surprised that she’s already inside the house.
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