- Homestay
- Non en-suite
- Furnished
- Available
About Home from Home
- Price from
- A$1,100 / mo
- Range A$1,100 – A$1,300 / mo
- Room types
- 3 options
- Non en-suite
- Move-in from
- 5 Nov 2026
- Lease length
- 1–52 weeks
- Furnishing
- Fully furnished
- Residents
- All genders
Large comfy home with two separate living areas. In a friendly Court location. Two minute walk to bus stop. Outside courtyard with BBQ area for summer nights. 3 double bed rooms and one single room. Host room at front of the house and all other rooms at the rear of house. Quests have their bathroom as I have my own en-suite. I have no pets. All bedrooms have a desk for student study purposes if needed. Large Kitchen is bright and user friendly. Double garage which is used as recreation room with table tennis table and darts as well as couch. Garage Has a spare extra fridge for quests to keep extra drinks or food. There are four bicycle's to borrow if feeling energetic. Walking distance to RMIT university and 30mins by public transport to La Trobe university. I provide free unlimited High speed NBN internet. My son Barry is 30 years old and regularly calls for dinner. Both Barry and myself love to play squash and tennis. In the summer I love to have bbq with my quests and enjoy good conversation. The local swimming pool and gym is only a short walk away. I Love to play squash and tennis and happy to take my quests to have some fun. I work as a community nurse in the local Northern hospital. I have been host mother to many students and tourists visiting Melbourne. I am from Ireland myself, and have been in Australia for 30 years. I count myself as an Irish Aussie lol. I love to meet people and always enjoy hosting. Always feel sad when It’s time for my quests to leave.
- Homestay in a detached house · 3 guest rooms · 1 bathroom
- Light breakfast included
- Hosting guests since 2006
In the neighbourhood
- Tennis
- Gym
- Swimming
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Sports Arena
- Local Bus Stop
- Hospital
- Park
- Golf
- Cinema
- Restaurant
- Local Train Station
Rooms & prices
Choose a room to enquire about it directly.
3 room options
Single room
Non en-suiteAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 1–52 weeks
Single bed · Desk · Wardrobe · Bedside table · Carpeted floor
Double room 1
Non en-suiteAvailable- Shared bathroom
- Move in 5 Nov 2026
- 1–52 weeks
Double bed · Desk · Chest of drawers · Wardrobe · Bedside table
Double room 2
Non en-suiteAvailable- Shared bathroom
- Move in 17 Nov 2026
- 1–52 weeks
Double bed · Desk · Chest of drawers · Wardrobe · Bedside table
Amenities
4 facilities confirmed for this residence.
Essentials
- Fully furnished
Living & social
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Study space
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- Kitchen access
- Half board available
- Light breakfast included
Ratings & reviews
5.0/ 5
Based on resident feedback
Category scores are not available for this residence yet.
Location
Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
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House rulesNo hard and fast rules.
- No hard and fast rules.
- Just to respect others and each other’s privacy.
- Welcome to use all the facilities and to use kitchen. It is expected after cooking that guests clean up after use.
- I request no showers after 11pm at night.
- To ask permission before inviting your friends.
- Smoking if needed is allowed outside under the patio.
Good to knowMinimum stay: 3 nights.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 3 nights.
- Maximum stay: 365 nights.
Questions about this residence
How much does Home from Home cost?
Rooms start from A$1,100 / mo across non en-suite options. Prices vary by room type and tenancy length.
How long can I stay?
Tenancies here run 1–52 weeks.
When can I move in?
The earliest move-in date listed is 5 Nov 2026. Dates can differ by room, so ask us to confirm the one you want.
Where is Home from Home?
Home from Home is at Melbourne, Australia.





