Meet Marianne
Creative, Open minded, Listener
we offer dinner to our guests most evenings when we are at home cooking, this is included in our pricing
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Bird watching, Cooking, Gardening, Reading, Interior design
Hosting guests since
1996
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are friendly, easy going, love to cook, love meeting people from other countries.
creative type people: artist & furniture renovation & up-cycling furniture.
we both love to read, catch up on tv, walk the dogs, socialise with friends and family, and travel.
We have enjoyed hosting many people from many countries.
We will help orientate you around the local area, and transport system, entertainment, attractions, walks, sport and events in Sydney.
We are 30 minutes from Manly by bus E69 169 136.
50 minutes by bus E69 169 from the city centre.
We are 40 minutes away from Chatswood & the train line on the 136 bus.
The bus stops are 5 minutes walk away.
We like guests who are tolerant & kind to our pets, 1 old dog, 1 crazy lively dog.
We have hosted many wonderful people of all ages for many years.
We also have a great salt water swimming pool & spa which guests can use at any time.
Our main expectations of our guests are that they are communicative, respectful and friendly.
Prepared meals included most nights if required.
Maybe you don't mind helping with the dishes & dishwasher sometimes if you choose to partake in communal meals or bbq's.
Please be respectful of all other guests and home security.
Over 18's only please, our house is not suitable for young children, or babies. too many safety issues with stairs and pool.
Wifi available at extra cost. ,
Police Clearance Certificates Available
Additional Info
I require payments from guests in advance of their stay. To be discussed at booking stage
Pets
2 Dogs
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- Pets
- Pets Indoor
- TV
- Internet Access
- Non Smoking
- Allow Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Green leafy area, between the bush, the beaches and the city.
Walking distance from Westfield Warringah Mall shops & buses.
Buses E69 / 169 / 136 service the area.
We are also near Parkway Hotel French's Forrest for those attending conferences.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Sports arena
- 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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Half Board
House Rules
*Payment Method: Please note that we require our guests to pay 50% of the booking total to us in advance of the booking to hold your room (on top of the 15% deposit is paid to Homestay.com)
*total amount of payment is required by day 2 of your stay
*Cancellation Policy: We ask our guests to give us at least 7 days’ notice for any change or cancellation.
Any refund is entirely at our discretion.
Be respectful of other guests, and their privacy.
No strangers in the house, and no visitors without prior permission.
Please shut the front doors, don't let the dogs out !
Please be kind to the pets, they can't write reviews, but they can bite.
Please help keep the kitchen / bathroom areas clean and tidy.
Over 18's only please.
Let us know if you have a question, or problem.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
37 Reviews
July 2019
Wonderful generous and hospitable hosts.
A very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Close to Warringah Mall, bus routes, beaches and bushland.
Highly recommended for proximity to eQ Events offices and training venues including Dee Why.
(I am an eQ Master Coach and went for training).
Attractive, clean bedroom and bathroom.
Relaxing living area with warm fire.
March 2019
My experience with Marianne started before I walked in the door. With her help I made it from the airport to the front door, without any hitches.
Marianne's is a comfortable, easy and most welcoming home. I kept some long hours whilst I was there and nothing was too much trouble to help me out. The home is spacious, clean, tidy and coffee is available 24 hours.
I am looking forward to staying again.
January 2019
We had an amazing experience with Marianne and her husband and their lovely dogs! . They were a fabulous host and made us feel like home. The rooms were beautiful and clean and had all the facilities that made our stay comfortable. They were sweet enough to cook Indian food for us!. The surroundings were also peaceful and calm.It is a good deal to get all these facilities in a minimum budget and hence we would highly recommend this homestay.
July 2018
たった4日間の滞在でしたが、とても優しく温かく迎えてもらって、すてきな経験ができました。この期間は、家族の一員として、楽しく過ごさせてくれました。MarianneもMartinもお家の周りのことを地図を用いたりと一生懸命説明してくれたり、周りの景色のいいところに連れて行ってくれたり。私が何をしたいかを最優先にいろいろ考えてくれました。また常に私のことを気にかけて、過ごしやすい環境を作ってくれました。また、とにかくご飯もおいしくてすべて大満足です。私は犬が大好きなので、かわいいワンちゃんと過ごせたこともとてもいい思い出です。
オーストラリア最後の最高の思い出作りができました。次回オーストラリアに行ったら、また滞在したいです。i just wanted to thank you for everything during my stay. i had a great time with Marianne and Martin (of course adorable doggies). They are very friendly and open-minded. They always provided me with great services. sometimes they gave me some tips for their neighborhood. and i really enjoyed talking with them. the time i spent together with them was awesome to me. I really appreciated. Hope to see and stay with Marianne and Martin again!!! Thank you so much.
Host reply
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us Miki.
We appreciate your kind comments, and we are so happy that you enjoyed your home stay experience with us.
We love your cheerful humour, and easy going personality.
We look forward to meeting you again when you return to Sydney in the future.
Wishing you all the best with your current projects and travel plans.
kind regards
m & mFebruary 2018
I spent 2 weeks at Marianne's house over Christmas. Marianne and Martin (+ 2 cute dogs) are so lovely, very generous and always helpful, giving tips for places to visit near by (like Dee Why beach is a very pretty and small beach) and in CBD (bars, restaurant....)
I spent a wonderful stay with them. They cook dinner for everyone for free of charge, when you are not there, they always leave a plate in the fridge. The house is clean and tidy, the room are pretty big. During lazy and sunny day, it's nice to chill by the pool.
I do recommend to stay at their house. I'm missing them already.
The only thing is the house is in Manly area, so it's at 1h away from the city but it's easier to reach the CBD with bus and ferry (the bus stop is at 2min from their house).
Enjoy your stay at Marianne's house :)January 2018
We had a great time with Marianne! She is a great cook, very friendly, helpful, and always there when you need her. The rooms are nice, our bed was comfortable, just the animals outside were very loud. The bathroom was clean (but it was only the two of us these weeks), in the kitchen we found all we needed. There is a bus station only 2 minutes away, several buses going to Manly Beach or the city (I recommend buying an OPAL card as soon as you arrive, you need this for all public transport).
Marianne, thanks a lot!September 2017
عائلة جميلة ومتفهمة لكل ما يحتاجة المغترب اما سائح أو طالب، متعاونين لأي طارئ ولأي استفسار عن البلد. البيت نظيف ويوجد حديقة منسقة وجميلة في الخلف والأكل طيب ويراعون العادات والتقاليد بالنسبة للأكل. ((ماريان ومارتن)) شكرا لكم من القلب على حسن ماقدمتموه لي خلال اقامتي معكم.
August 2017
7泊だけの滞在でしたが、Marianne とMartin はとてもよくしてくれて、このステイ先を選んで良かったと思います。2人はとても気さくで親切です。日本にも2度訪れたことがあるようで、日本のことにも興味を持って話を聞いてくれました。
Marianne が作る料理は本当に美味しかったですし、Martin はシドニーのおすすめスポットやブルーマウンテンのこと、アクセス方法などをとても丁寧に教えてくれます。とにかく2人はゲストに不自由がないか、いつも気遣ってくれました。
私の他に、2人の中国人の高校生がステイしていましたが、彼らと話をするのも面白かったです。
MarianneとMartin のおかげで、とても素敵なシドニー旅行になりました。またいつか2人に会いたいと思います。March 2017
Marianne and Martin are great people. They made me feel welcome from the time I arrived. They room was large and comfortable. Their home is central to most areas and easy to find. I will stay there again. Thanks Marianne my stay as been fun.
February 2017
"Just perfect "
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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