Meet Alda
Outgoing, Sociable, Friendly
I am from a non-English speking background and understand the language difficulties that some guests may have. I have been in Australia 35 years and very knowleadgeble of the culture.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Football, Basketball, Diet and nutrition, Blogging, Hiking
Hosting guests since
2018
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Bed & Breakfast - Beautiful Hamptons-style bedroom in Sydney's upper north shore in a modern executive home next door to a small forest. Quality linen, air conditioner, breakfast, luxury bathroom. Lots of free parking. Ideal for people coming to work in Sydney, to visit family or tourists.
Quick express bus to the city and a quick drive to train stations, shops, Macquarie Park, Cherrybrook, Beecroft, Carlingford, Hornsby, Parramatta and Norwest. 10-minute walk to the rainforest and Koala Park.
Microwave, toaster, coffee machine, kettle and fridge for guest's use.
My Pets
Dog, Other
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The house is in the green Hills Shire of Sydney and was recently renovated. The house is situated in prestige and safe suburb in Sydney surrounded by leafy and quiet streets with large executive homes.
Getting around
The home is in a private, quiet and secluded area situated about 5 minutes drive from the nearest highway to the city and West. It is about 3-5 minutes away from bus stops to the city and express bus that can take you tho the centre of Sydney in about 25 minutes. The Koala Park is 5 minutes drive, and there's also a State Rainforest 10 minuts walk (Cumberland Forest) , as well as a small nature reserve adjacent to the home.
Macquarie Business Park and the large Macquarie Shopping Centre is about 10 minutes drive on the M2 and Norwest Business Park and Hillsong and are about 15-20 minutes away.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- 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
HOUSE RULES:
Most of this guide is based on respect, safety and common sense and most of my guests do most of these things already without reminders. However, these guidelines are all based on past experiences, and for some guests, these instructions may be necessary.
It is YOUR responsibility to read the house rules before booking. A confirmed booking is a contract and means you agreed to the following:
* RESPECT! * SAFETY! * HYGIENE!
BOOKINGS:
* A booking means you read and accepted the house rules.
* You abide by the policy and conditions, including being verified with a Government ID.
* All guests need to be listed in the booking.
* Bookings are paid upfront.
CHECK-INS:
* Please advise of your arrival time in advance (within check-in times), so that I can plan my time to be home to receive you. Good communication is the key!
* Check-ins are after 5 pm and before 9 pm. Check-out is before 1 pm.
* No early check-ins or late check-outs, without pre-approval
QUIET TIME:
* You are lent a key and are free to go out at your leisure but it's quiet time between 10.30 pm to 7.30 am.
* No loud noises or use of the kitchen during quiet time.
* It's likely to be other guests in the home, who may need to get up early. Be respectful and considerate!
SAFETY:
* No smoking or drugs on the property.
* No illegal activities in the house, including on the internet.
* No visitors or unregistered guests.
* Respect other residents and do not go into other people's bedrooms!
HYGIENE:
* This is a no-shoes house for hygienic reasons. Hotel slippers to use during your stay and a shoe rack are provided.
* This is a house for adults only, so please clean and tidy up after yourself. Leave shared areas, such as the kitchen and shared bathroom, clean after use and ready for the next person.
FOOD:
* Breakfast starts at 7.30 am and ends at 10 am. It consists of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, milk, jams and spreads.
* Please do not eat the host's or other guests' food. You will be charged extra if you do.
* You can use the microwave to warm up a meal or for some minor cooking.
* No food or meals in bedrooms for hygienic reasons and to prevent pests. The drinks are OK.
WASHING & DRYING:
* If you stay over 5 days, you can use the washer.
UTILITIES:
* Utilities are very expensive in Australia. Please be considerate of the environment and costs when using electricity, gas and water.
* Turn off all lights, air conditioners and appliances when not in use and when going out.
MISSING ITEMS & DAMAGES
* Breakages and damages, will incur charges, as well as missing items at end of the lease, including keys.
* Food, crockery, cutlery, slippers and toiletries provided during your stay are not to be taken away when you leave. You are welcome to borrow books to read, but they are not to be taken out of the home.
LEGALITIES:
* You are renting a bedroom and bathroom, not a full home.
* If you leave but the room is still occupied with your belongings you are liable for its payment.
* Please do not book if you have serious physical or mental health issues that might not be catered for in a normal family home environment.
* If you are disrespectful and inconsiderate towards the host or other guests or continue to break the house rules you will be asked to leave.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) and a 25% deposit using a choice of payments: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal. The deposit is collected in advance on behalf of the host to protect against no show or late cancellations (within 7 days of arrival). You then pay your host the balance due on arrival. The 25% deposit payment is made to the host 2 business days after your scheduled arrival date. This deposit payment will only be refunded if you cancel the booking at least 7 full days prior to arrival.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.