Meet Valerie
Outgoing, Sociable, Helpful
Facilities are within walking distance. Our home is new and is situated in the heart of Robina Town Centre. All furnishings are new, e.g. linen, towels, quality comfortable beds, rooms A/C
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your 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
Swimming, Fitness, gym, Cooking, Diet and nutrition, Gardening
Hosting guests since
1994
Registration number
QVT24Z
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are retired, Valerie after many years as a nurse and Edward working with the Queensland Government Security.
We have had a wonderful experience over many years, hosting students and guest from all over the world.
Our Home
Aircon - reverse cycle
Integrated smoke alarm
Overhead fans
Security crimsafe, cameras, floodlight on night entry
Located 200m walking distance from Robina Shopping Town
Public Transport at door
Bedrooms 2 with high quality beds, 1 double and 1 king size, linen, towels
Built in wardrobes
Bedside lighting
Tea and coffee making facilities
Drink refrigerator
Guest sitting room, TV, Netflix, Prime, Britbox
Free 5G internet
Guest shared bathroom, shower and full size bath
Powder Room with separate toilet
Washing machine - extra charge for washing
Hairdryer
Shower products
Shared use of kitchen and home
All utilities, pot, pans, electrical appliances, ricecooker
Induction stove
Dining room
Outdoor setting
Barbecue
My Pets
Cat
House Facilities
- Garden
- Computer
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is in the heart of Robina and is 200 m/15 minute walking distance by path around lake to Robina Shopping Centre - a large shopping complex which incorporates many restaurants, coffee houses, designer shops, Event Movies, McDonalds
10 minutes from the Gold Coast surf beaches.
Bond University ( distance - 4 k bus stop at door to door)
Seaworld, Movieworld, Dreamworld and Coolangatta International Airport - 20 minutes
Restaurants, train/bus station, stadium, library and hospital closeby
Regular bus services to Broadbeach, Southport and Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Brisbane international airport and Gold Coast airport, Bond, Griffith universities.
The bus stop is at our door
Nearby, clubs, restaurants, bars, bikeways and walking tracks
Lamination National Rainforest Park, Springbrook and Tamborine Mountain
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Airport
- 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
House Rules
Enjoy your stay always ask if you require assistance.
Check in after 2pm
Check out before 10 am
Present identity document and
payment - cash and/or bank transfer on arrival
Evening meals can be prepared by guest - Clean up and put everything away
Please respect our home and other guests - no noise after 10pm
Showers - 5 minutes please as Australia has a water shortage
Please note - IMPORTANT always turn off fans and A/Con when leaving rooms.
Please secure our home at all times and lock the security Crimsafe door when leaving our home
No smoking or vaping permitted in or around our home that includes all outdoor areas please!!!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
35 Reviews
January 2025
They were very kind. They took me to many places. Also, their house was clean and comfortable.
Host reply
Thank you for your lovely review Juna. We were happy to host you in our home. Take care, enjoy your course, best wishes for a successful and happy year ahead.
January 2025
Wish we could give 100 stars. Valerie and Ted are wonderful people and they made us feel so welcome and helped us get settled in Australia. They have a beautiful modern home and it is spotlessly clean with very comfy beds. Robina has a great shopping centre and lots of other amenities and it is just a short drive from the beautiful beaches. We were sad to go and can’t recommend enough! Look forward to seeing you both again soon.
Host reply
Thank you so much James. We also wish we could have sent more hearts for you. However, thank you for your very generous review. We are so happy you chose our Homestay. We loved every minute of the time we all spent together. Time seemed to pass far too quickly.
We do hope we can all meet up again one day
Have the best time in Australia. We wish you every best wish for you future.January 2025
Valerie and Ted were great hosts. Very welcoming and a lovely home.
Host reply
We loved having you stay in our home. Thank you Thomas for your lovely and positive review.
Regards
ValerieJanuary 2024
Valerie and Ted are so kind and they were always care about me. And location is good!
Host reply
Thank you for your lovely review. I hope you are settled and happy. Also I hope you are well on the way to achieving your goals.
Keep up the good work. I wish you every success for your working holiday in Australia.
Enjoy.December 2023
The host cancelled the booking 20 days before the arrival date.
October 2023
They both are very kind and generous. I find it feels like my own place. Such a lovely host.
Host reply
Thank you George for your lovely review. George is such a delightful guest. We were so pleased to have him stay with us in our Homestay. We wish to remain friends and to meet with his family when they come to Australia
October 2023
It was a beautiful experience living with Valerie & Ted. Loving and caring couple. I totally enjoyed my stay,they were kind and friendly .The room was clean and very well kept,I would love to stay there anytime I visit Gold Coast again.
Host reply
We loved having you stay with us Victor. It was such a pleasure.
We welcome you to our home anytime you are at the Gold Coast.
Best wishes in the future and for all the wonderful that you do.July 2023
Such a delightful Homestay experience. Myself and my partner came to QLD from WA and would couldn’t have asked for better hosts than Val and Ted. This was an unforgettable experience for us both and we will forever be grateful for all the help and love we received during our stay. Val and Ted ensured we felt at home and weren’t just our hosts but friends during our stay who we could enjoy a meal with, sit and have a chat or most importantly watch the sport with on the weekends ( and we watched a lot of everything from AFL to Rugby and the Cricket). We will miss seeing their bright and bubbly faces each day and hope to bump into them again in the future.
Host reply
Thank you Luisa and Luke- we will always remember your energy, positivity and love of everything.
So pleased you came to stay with us and we will always remember the time you stayed with us.
Best wishes for a wonderful future and do hope to meet with you again one day. You both know you are always welcome at any time in our home. Sending love.July 2023
Valerie and Ted are a lovely couple and the best of hosts you could ask for. They are very accommodating, and always offer you breakfast. tea and coffee in the mornings. They make sure everything is okay with your room and always check on your well being. I have decided to stay on with them as I have really enjoyed my time with them. Highly recommended to stay here !!
Host reply
Travis thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to host you in our homestay. It is so lovely to meet you and we enjoy hearing your goals and plan for your future stay in Australia. We wish you ever success. Please do not hesitate to ask us if there is anything further we can assist with to ensure you have the best possible stay with us.
Best wishes
Valerie and TedMarch 2023
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
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