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
90%
Response Time
Within a day
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 - and all are now living away from home. My husband 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.
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 also a ferry service with a limited timetable that serves our peninsular. The ferry wharf is an easy 5-10 min stroll away. It is a wonderful way to travel into the city and only takes 20 mins. You can use your Opal card on the ferry.
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 St Leonard's train station for a nominal charge of $5 or I will pick you up from the airport ($45 for 1, $50 for 2) 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
- Use of Kitchen
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.
38 Reviews
May 2018
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
May 2018
Frances could not have been more helpful, from picking me up from the local train station, to sharing her expert knowledge about where to visit and how to get there, to her wonderful cooking. I really enjoyed my stay and sharing some meals with other people staying at the house. A wonderful start to my stay in Australia.
April 2018
A gem hidden in the heart of Sydney--Great Host--Absolutely safe in a great location
April 2018
Frances is an excellent host and makes one feel very welcome in her house. Very convenient location for access to Sydney by bus or ferry. The neighbourhood is up market and pleasing to live in. Highly recommended . Many quests book subsequent visits which shows how good it is.
March 2018
Lovely house in one of the best suburbs in Sydney. Frances is a nice and helpful host. You feel her house like your own home. She helped me settle up soon, and she made the best pizza I have ever eaten.
درود....دوستای ایرانی اینجا خیلی خوبه و حتی از عکس هاش هم بهتره. یه محله ی آروم و خیلی خوب. صاحب خونه هم خیلی کمکه و مهربونه. توصیه میکنم بیاین همینجا.March 2018
Frances was very welcoming and her home is comfortable and relaxing. She made us a lovely dinner that was much appreciated after a long day of sightseeing. Public transport was easily accessible. I would recommend her homestay
February 2018
Frances is a lovely host, always ready to help. The room was fine, clean and quiet. Although it takes a while to get to CBD, there is a bus which runs regularly. Thanks, Frances!
February 2018
Frances is very nice and helpful person
February 2018
Staying with Francis was more than just staying at a bed and breakfast. Our experience and involvement as a family member, being able and happy to help around the house, greatly enhanced our holiday. The other guests (4), )which we were sad to have to say good bye to when we finally moved on, were equally at home and we were all able to interact and sometimes go out on different visits together. Some evenings there were seven at the table for dinner and then played board and table games. I can wholeheartedly recommended Francis as a wonderful host and if I had another opportunity to come to Sydney in the future I would hope to get in before you.
February 2018
It was wonderful time with Frances.
I strongly recommend everyone to stay her house.