Homestay in Notting Hill

Welcome to Melbourne’s Eastern best side of the city (we might be biased)!
Please read the rules at the end to ensure they are suitable before making contact.

Our home is a character-filled older house tucked into a peaceful cul-de-sac in a quiet estate near Monash University. We offer a relaxed, friendly homestay that’s ideal for travellers and backpackers seeking a calm base, as well as university or language school students needing short-term accommodation.

A Light Breakfast is included in your Homestay (toast/cereal/rice or noodles, tea/coffee, fruit). You are welcome to help yourself to tea/coffee at any time.
A Weekend dinner can be arranged for an extra fee of $20 per person if you would like a home-cooked meal.

My son and I share the home. He works days, I work evenings, so the house has a nice, easy rhythm. We respect your privacy, but are happy to have a chat, share a meal, or a relaxed drink if you feel social.

The real bosses of the house: 3 cats.
They’re gentle, mostly keep to themselves, and may stop by to say hello. Guests need to be comfortable around cats and not allergic. They’re not allowed in the guest room, but as any cat owner knows, a completely fur-free life is… aspirational.

Outside, you’ll find a covered verandah overlooking the large yard and garden, a great spot for a quiet morning coffee, a relaxing read or spotting some native birds.

We’re about 20 km from the city centre, but getting around is simple. A bus stop just a 10-minute walk away connects you directly to the university, train lines (30 minutes to the city), and major routes. Monash Uni is an easy 15-minute walk or a quick bus ride. Two shopping centres are within walking distance (or a short bus trip) with cafés, cinemas, supermarkets, and plenty of places to browse. We’re close to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, home to superb walking and hiking trails, including the famous 1000 Steps. You can visit Puffing Billy Scenic Railway and the Botanical Gardens.

Our area and the surrounding suburbs have a large population of people from East/South-East Asia and Europe, and many restaurants provide authentic cuisines. Or if you are feeling particularly homesick and want to make your favourite home-cooked meal, many Asian/European grocers/delis/markets stock everything you need.

Basic Rules
Payment is required IN CASH, on arrival
Check-in 3:00pm, Check-out 10:00am
Bathroom use: between 7:00am and 10:00pm
Washing machine use is restricted to full loads once a week due to water restrictions and costs
Kitchen use: between 7:00am and 9:00pm
No Indian food is to be cooked in the house due to host sensitivities