Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
We are a retired couple with a passion for travel. We enjoy exploring places both near and far. We love to walk and try different foods. We both enjoy the cinema, the arts and architecture. Bernie is a keen cyclist who likes old motorbikes while Kathy prefers cooking, crafts and sustainable living. We can often travel at the drop of a hat.
#17468
Oct 2017
Our cosy antique renovated house is in a quiet cul de sac with friendly neighbours.Trains, trams and buses within 5 minutes walk. We have an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area in a passive solar space. In addition there is a formal lounge and separate dining room. The main bedroom has a queen bed, ceiling fan, walk in wardrobe and ensuite with shower and double basins. The second bathroom has a bath/shower combination and front loading washing machine. There's a second bedroom with queen bed and a possible third bedroom with a sofa bed.
The kitchen is all electric with an induction cooktop, dishwasher and convection microwave.
The living rooms have reverse cycle heating and cooling.
Nearby you will find cafes, restaurants and all major supermarkets in a village atmosphere. There are established gardens front and back and one off street car space in a congenial inner suburb.
House
Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, Computer, TV, Fans, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Washing Machine, Airconditioning
Garden Yard, BBQ, Verandah
New York during summer, Canberra
Yes
Yes
Simultaneous, Non-simultaneous, Open to last minute
Weekend, Short term (1-4 wks)
No
Car Swap Negotiable, No Smoking
Cultural indulgence, Foodie indulgence, Romantic, Weekend Getaway, City living
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Tennis, Horse Racing, Kids Activities, Ice Skating, Ten Pin Bowling, Water Slides, Ballooning, Biking, Swimming
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Night Clubs, Live Music, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Aquarium, Zoo, Parks, Skate park, Public Pool
Great arts, culture, food and fashion destination. Fantastic shopping and one of the best zoos in the world. World famous horse racing. Iconic laneways
Bakery, Convenience Store, Supermarket, Yoga/Pilates
Melbourne (6kms)
Tullamarine International (18kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 3 endorsements for this house swap member:
Swapped with Kathy and Bernie for a wonderful holiday swapping with very kind and considerate couple in a very private and wonderful relaxing home yet so close to a Melbourne metro railway station. We also did a car swap but because of the location it was hardly needed except for a bit of sightseeing out of the Melbourne Metro.
Allan from Wellington New Zealand New Zealand (Mar 2024)
Kathy and Bernie were extremely generous and wonderful hosts. Kathy was an efficient communicator which made house swapping arrangements very easy to manage. Their cosy antique renovated house has lots of character and charm and is located in a quiet cul de sac with trains, trams and buses within a 5 minutes walk. The house is beautifully presented and we felt very much at home. They are ideal houseswappers and left our home in immaculate condition. Thank you so much Kathy and Bernie for a thoroughly enjoyable aussiehouseswap !!
Marian and Michael from Bonny Hills NSW (May 2022)
We stayed in this wonderful house and experienced great hospitality and comfort from our hosts. The house has all the wonderful features as listed in the profile. We also appreciated being very close to public transport. We arranged a car swap (although we only used in twice when staying there as the house is so convenient for public transport and all other facilities.
Warren from Fremantle WA (Feb 2021)
