Meet Sonia
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Mountain biking, Cooking, Diet and nutrition, Hiking, Music, gigs, festivals
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our place is in Slacks Creek, close to Griffith University Logan Campus , Logan Hospital, Daisy Hill Koala Park, Kingston and Loganlea train stations, Logan Enteratinment Centre, Area 51 and many more interesting places.
Th room is bright, fully furnished and properly installed air conditioned room with your own TV, in a convenient location between Brisbane CBD (20 mins drive) and the Gold Coast. Parking is only on-street.
There is one bathroom to share and limited communal space, and the kitchen/washing is free for you to use. Electricity and linen supplied for you.
About us-
Our house is a family environment, myself and my one 19yr old son.
We are Australian, and English is the only language spoken in the house. With homestay, I like to help you get set up in every aspect, and then give you lots of independence. There are bicyycles for you to use. I am always here for support if you need me for any questions you may have about Brisbane, and to make sure that you are safe and comfortable and have everything you need.
Facilities for your use-
We have free clothes washing machine with cleaning products included, laundry, bathroom with shower and small bath tub. The bathroom is ordinary, it is large and clean. There is hair dryer for your use.
You also have a ceiling fan, ironing board and iron, yoga mat and foam roller to stretch out after travelling.
Looking forward to having you stay!
House Facilities
- Laundry
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
We live in a wonderful Art Deco building conveniently located close in South Brisbane near both UQ , QUT, Griffith & tafe Southbank and a short ride from the language school in the CBD (please check the location map). Our home has 3 bedrooms, wooden floorboards and high ceilings, but with modern and comfortable amenities. Southbank is our local park. In the mornings you can jog by the river at Southbank, or at Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
Transport-
Bus- Local travel options include a bus stop outside the building on Annerley Rd, Mater Hill stop on the busway that allows you to get anywhere in Brisbane and even to Cairns and north QLD.
Train- Park Road train station is close to here.
Bicycle- We have a space for bicycles at our place (you can use mine) and Brisbane also has a bike hire system, with rows of bikes near our home.
Electric scooter hire- Brisbane has "lime scooters", they go up to 30kms an hour but you do not need a licence. Check out the app!
For more amazing things to do in Brisbane, please have a look at the "Visit Brisbane" website.
Other options in Brisbane include the Eagle Street dining precinct, and The Valley nightclub precinct, all closely accessible by city hopper (free) and train which is at the end of our street. Surfers Paradise at the Gold Coast (1 hours drive) and hinterland and whale watching, as well as Australia's major theme parks including Dreamworld, Whitewater world, Wet n Wild, Sea World, and Movie World. 20 minute drive to the dock fkr Stradbroke Island where you can camp ir day trip.
For north QLD adventures, you have the Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Palm Cove, Daydream and Hamilton Islands in the Whitsudndays, Atherton Tablelands and the Daintree rainforest that gave wild cassowary (the coast has salt water crocodiles!!) :)
I am looking forward to hosting you!!
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Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- 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
I would rather have a non smoker, and someone who is comfortable with children.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
10 Reviews
July 2022
I stayed at Sonia's house for one month, I could not have asked for more. Everything was perfect, Sonia was always there when I needed and always kind and friendly to me. She helped me with the go card and everything. She is really trustworthy. I would recommend it for sure, also the house is very close from anything so it's the perfect location.
February 2022
A good and Caring Host
December 2021
Very friendly, relaxed and comfortable. Also a great location.
January 2020
Sonia was a super kind host. The location is great....close to city......I would absolutely recommend.
December 2019
The room has a nice big bed, a fridge, a desk and also other good equipment. I have missed nothing. If I had any questions or problems, I could ask the whole family for advice, and I was also invited to some family activities.
I felt warmly welcomed, I really enjoyed the stay!May 2019
Sonia was really lovely! Very helpful. The house was lovely and clean. She fed my son and made sure he got to where he needed to be. Without her hosting my son he would never been able to attend work experience in Brisbane.❤️
Host reply
Thanks Carol,
Your son is an absolute treasure and you should be very proud. I'm always here if anyone of your other sons, or anyone in your town needs a homestay down in Brisbane!
Thanks for the kind review!Sonia
April 2019
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March 2019
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January 2019
Great place to stay, very friendly host..thank byou
August 2017
My homestay with Sonia was great, she was very welcoming. The room was and a good size and well equipped, while the location was great with shops and public transport close by.
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