Homestay in Notting Hill

Welcome to Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, the best side of the city!
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/noodles, tea/coffee, fruit).
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 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 like to cook yourself there are many Asian/European grocers/delis/markets that stock everything you need

Basic Rules (full rules provided on contact)
30 days or less: Full Payment in CASH, on arrival
30+ days: first month in CASH, on arrival Subsequent months to be paid 7 days in advance
A $100 security deposit is required for all stays
Check-in 3:00pm, Check-out 10:00am

English is to be spoken in all common areas of the house
Phone calls are to be made in your room or outside. No speaker phone inside the house, it is considered bad manners

House Quiet time: 9:00pm-7:00am, noise is to be kept to a minimum during these hours
Bathroom & Kitchen use: between 7:00am and 9:00pm only, no exceptions. They are to be left clean & tidy
Washing machine use is restricted to full loads once a week
No shoes inside the house
No visitors (without prior approval)