GLEN HUNTLY-Home close to all

HOME AWAY FROM HOME -- Large fully furnished private really nice room with built in large robes, king or single bed and all linen provided. Bright,clean centrally heated and air conditioning. We are a great, friendly, quality charming and gorgeous Aussie style home to stay with Aussie couple. If you are looking to experience an ambience in an Aussie home and not just a place to live (privacy or join in) we are a Large 2 storey (5 bedroom) renovated 100 year old "Australiana" home and beautiful (2 bedroom)cottage at back of our home. Three large bathrooms (shared) We have no children or pets here, but we love sports and take an interest in everything and love people of all cultures and love to share our relaxed Australian way of life. Check in usually around 10am and check out 9am however we are happy to discuss if you need earlier/later times. GLEN HUNTLY – Zone 1 – fantastic location – close to everything - 4-8 minutes (depends on how much or how fast you walk ...lol) direct walk to train/tram, bus stops and shops and cafes - 15-20 minutes train ride to Melbourne city centre (depends if train goes direct or through the city loop) - 20-25 minute tram ride (No. 67) to St Kilda beach - 10 minute bus ride to Chadstone (largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere with shops, theatres, bowling alleys etc.) - 3 minutes walk to green parks/bike tracks - 15 minutes walk direct to outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts (weather permitting) - 15 minutes walk to gymnasiums On arrival - - beautiful towels and soap in your room - Freshly laundered sheets, doona covers and all linen Also available is WIFI We used to include our breakfast and dinners however as food prices have rapidly increased soaring in Melbourne we also make available - ** Breakfast including – juice, fruit, tea/coffee (coffee machine – Lavazza coffee), cereal, toasts, cheeses and eggs – complimentary and **Beautiful big cooked Dinner at night - home cooked buffet style help yourself dinner (as per our picture) – $20 per night per person if you would like, or bring some food in or dine out - up to you. Use of our kitchen is available. *We also give you lots of suggestions of available of places to visit and where you can book and how to get there 1) You are welcome to help yourself to tea/coffee at all times 2)Washing done and folded twice a week/ Irons, ironing board and Elna press and Steamer you can use complimentary 3) Complimentary - DVD/CD library (heaps of varied music) and huge Book library , also (avid collection of movies –current and great selection) 4) Complimentary use of hairdryers ** We have had to include a $60 final Cleaning Fee on leaving your room (per bedroom used) prior to checking out. We ask for this together with your full payment on arrival day of your stay. We do not have credit card facilities and prefer cash on the day of your arrival please. If staying a long length of time with us banking details can be discussed... with thanks. Room(s): 1. Twin Room (Upstairs -Twin) with Shared bathroom Room - 2 single comfy beds. Beautiful light , built in robes & all linen - upstairs Capacity: 2 Rates: 385.00 Weekly / 1650.00 Monthly 2. Single Room (Upstairs) with Shared bathroom We can make double room with 2 single beds if needed. Room - Single size beautiful comfortable bed . Beautiful light , built in robes & all linen - upstairs Capacity: 1 Rates: 385.00 Weekly / 1650.00 Monthly 3. Double Room (Downstairs KING bedroom) with Shared bathroom Large King size for 1 or 2 person or a couple. Light filled on ground floor, north facing with lovely doorway and view of garden. all linen provided Capacity: 2 Rates: 385.00 Weekly / 1650.00 Monthly 4. Double Room (Upstairs KING bedroom) with Shared bathroom This room is a large King size room for 1 person or couple. Upstairs, north facing - light filled Capacity: 2 Rates: 385.00 Weekly / 1650.00 Monthly 5. Single Room (Cottage Twin) with Shared bathroom This room can be twin or single (for 1 or 2 people) and is in our cottage ..shared bathroom with one other. Capacity: 1 Rates: 385.00 Weekly / 1650.00 Monthly House Rules: Payment Method - THANK YOU ** ALL GUESTS must give us at least 14 days notice for ANY cancellation. Any cancellation later than this will not be refunded and MUST be paid - as we have turned other bookings away to hold your booking for you. ** If your booking is longer than 3 months we require our guests to pay 10% of the booking total to us in advance to hold your room. If staying a long length of time with us banking details can be discussed... with thanks. **Full payment of the Homestay is to be paid on the first day on arrival, IN CASH along with passport or licence details . Note we DO NOT have CREDIT CARD facility. Please discuss with us. **Homestay.com charges a 15% service fee which is a payment to them and nothing to do with our payment). General house cleanliness- rooms are expected to be kept clean Please do not invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with us in advance We are really happy when you offer "Is there anything I can do to help especially around the home" - it's always appreciated - things like empty the dishwasher, or any little thing. Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home! Additional Info: Languages in our house are varied - Joy speaks English, some Turkish, some French, little Italian & Spanish, Owen - English, Northern Irish Local Amenities: Tennis, Gym, Swimming, Beach, Library, Shopping Centre, Sports Arena, Fishing, Local Bus Stop, Hospital, Park, Golf, Bowling, Cinema, Museum, Amusement Park, Water Sports, Health Club, Restaurant, Local Train Station