Meet Frances
Sociable, Conscientious, Trusting
I really enjoy having people to stay and try to help them make the most of their time in Sydney.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Cooking, Gardening, Hiking
Hosting guests since
2003
Response Rate
96%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
Our family lives in a quiet, leafy suburb on a peninsular 9km from the centre of Sydney. Our home is a large 6 bedroom house with a pool and table tennis table. We have 3 children all in their 20's - the youngest two still live at home (Oliver and Bridget) and my husband (Stephen) usually works in New Zealand coming back to Sydney every few weeks. We often have other travellers staying so you can expect to meet some interesting people if you stay here. I also keep two chickens so we often have access to free range eggs.
We are originally from New Zealand but now love the climate and way of life in Australia, especially Sydney. The area where we live is very safe and is conveniently accessed by a bus service. The bus takes 30 mins to the city centre. There is a private ferry service with a limited timetable that serves our peninusular. The ferry wharf is an easy 10 min stroll away.
Our street is wide with little traffic. If you come by your own car parking is not a problem.
If you are arriving at the airport I can pick you up from the nearest train station (Wollstonecraft) for a nominal charge of $5 or I will pick you up from the airport for $40 (for one or $45 for two or more) during non peak hour. Sydney traffic can be terrible!
Additional Info
We just speak English at home but I lived in Mexico for one year so have reasonably good conversational Spanish.
Pets
Other
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Games Room
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located on the north side of the Harbour Bridge on a peninsular so we have water nearby. The nearest shopping centre is Lane Cove which is 2.5km from our home. There are beautiful views of the harbour from further up our street.
Longueville is 9km from the city and 35mins drive to the airport, the bus stop to the city is 3 mins walk away.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
Meals
Please note that only a light breakfast is included in the room rate. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Light Breakfast
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
We do not like smoking and would prefer non smoking guests.
Short (5min) showers - Australia is a very dry country and we all try to conserve water.
Smoking is not allowed.
16 Reviews
May 2017
The stay was wonderful, frances adorable. She took care of us as if we were from the famlle (booze in the evening, heating for children, vegemit in the morning, advice on sydney) in short we will be back !!!
Host reply
Thanks Cynthia. You and your family were a pleasure to host.
May 2017
Mrs. Frances was a very kind host. She provided us with a lot of support and detail instruction during our stay in Sydney. She made us feel like staying at home!
Her house is in a quiet & lovely neighbourhood. Our room was very clean, cozy. We really enjoyed our stay here and felt lucky to have Frances as a host.
April 2017
Everything perfect, Frances a charm, the house is very cozy and beautiful, the area is quiet but a step away from the center of Sydney. Fron Spain.... Thank you so much for everything!!!!!
Host reply
Muchas gracias Antonio!
April 2017
Francis realy made us feel at home + It is a good place to discover Sydney: by public transport the city center is easily reached.
February 2017
Wonderful 10 nights of stay at Frances home.Frances is very warm, full of patience & has a most likable personality.She gives clear directions on how to get to the various interesting sights in the city and is so thoughtful to ensure that we are given maps & bus timetables.
The neighbourhood is quiet and safe.The room is clean,shower is in good working condition,simple breakfast provided with coffee or tea.Upon request in advance,Frances is also able to provide lunch or dinner at a reasonable charge.I am most appreciative for the free laundry services and at times ,rides to the supermarkets for our conveniences.
During my stay,i was exposed to various nationalities from different countries.It was fun to talk ,laugh and hear the different accents.We shared our life stories at the dining table each morning or each night.They were from UK,Germany,Brazil,Hong Kong,Singapore & Australia.
Thank you Frances for making my stay a memorable one.
Host reply
Thank you Angy. You were open to all these experiences that's why you enjoyed them. Thank you for this thoughtful review.
February 2017
Frances is a wonderful host, she is so nice and she always gives us clear information about our trip, although we just stayed 3 nights , her house is very neat and clean,she really deserves our appreciation and we highly recommend you guys staying here,and we would stay here for sure if we visit sydney again.
December 2016
Frances and her family made us feel very welcome. Visiting Australia for the first time, we felt at home right away, thank you all. Being able to join family dinners, playing games together or discussing experiences with family members and other guests make you feel part of a very nice family. A great way too for getting all necessary tips and tricks for your stay in and around Sydney. The morning muesli with yogurt is definitely a winner. Our room was very spacious, clean and the bed nice and comfortable. Lots of room for clothes. Our own bathroom was a big plus. The house is in a very nice area and the connection to the city, with the busstop only 2 minutes walk, for us was perfect. In the city center in no time. We could not have wished for more. Next time we will definitely return to Frances. Thank you so much for all!!
November 2016
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
October 2016
Great Location, close to all everything! Fabulous and friendly host. We had a great time with Frances and really enjoyed our stay in Sydney. Thanks very much! Highly Recommended. 5+ Hearts.
August 2016
We had the most pleasurable stay with Frances. She's a great host and a really friendly, open-minded and helpful person. Our room was nice, quiet, clean and welcoming. Frances did everything to help us to feel comfortable. We also had dinner with her family, which was really a treat, because Frances is a great cook. During our stay my son and I felt a bit like beeing part of her family. I can highly recommend Frances place for everyone, who doesn't just want to have an affordable and nice room, but wants to experience great hospitality.
Frances Home is a 20 minute busride to downtown Sydney, the neighborhood is quiet, safe and friendly.