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Homestay in Balmain

$500 per week

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About this homestay

Here's a quick rundown of the place:

We have a large pool, spa pool, sauna, gym and a shared private lawn with barbecue. We are surrounded by parks and metres from a Chinese restaurant, cafe, liquor/convenience store, a day spa with floatation tanks and free tennis courts.

The room itself faces a park, has ducted aircon, a spare bed, linens, towels, a desk, lamp and monitor. It has its own private bathroom next to the room.

Two of our family were born in New Zealand, two in Thailand. We are in our 40s, and have been married more than 20 years. Our lovely 17-year-old son is academic and loves volleyball and American football. Our fun 21-year-old often stays.

We've lived in Balmain for ten years and we love it here! It's full of restaurants and pubs. It's like a small village right next to the city out on its own peninsula like an island. It is one of the best (and most expensive) suburbs in Sydney. We are ten minutes walk from buses that go to the city every few minutes. This is where thousands of people come to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the harbour bridge.

We eat a mixture of Asian (particularly Thai) and European food. I think it's fair to say we're pretty good cooks. Some of us eat anything, some avoid red meat. We sometimes eat vegetarian meals.

It would be great if you're friendly, tidy and quiet. Absolutely no smoking inside or out. No heavy drinkers. I'm sorry your pets can't come with you, but we do have a tiny dwarf rabbit who hangs out in the living room. Everyone in our home does a few chores and occasionally cooks. (It would be great to try your food!) This isn't a hotel, it's a family. We are looking for someone who wants to join us and stay in touch for years to come! We'd love to show you around!

We’ve had two homestayers here who had a great time and particularly complimented the food!

We are warm and friendly people, always making jokes and laughing. The lovely Thai Mum started her stay in New Zealand at a homestay and she still keeps in touch with them. The friendly Kiwi Dad had a homestay student from Sweden who came to visit recently.

We'd love to support you in your adventure over here!

Highlights

Breakfast, Dinner Internet No smoking Airport pickup No pets Students welcome Travellers welcome Workers welcome

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Rooms

Bedroom 1

8 weeks minimum stay
$500
per week

Deposit

$1000

Bathroom

Shared with other guests

From

28 Dec 2025

To

21 Dec 2026

The room overlooks a small park through two windows. It has ducted air conditioning, a single bed, a desk, a loft bed with another desk under it, an office chair, a very large wardrobe with built-in drawers. There are bookshelves and a drawer under the bed. The desk comes with a desk lamp, and a computer monitor. It is decorated with a painting and few other small things.


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