Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2018
We are a family of three. We are an aviation family and love to travel.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Pilot
Our pets
Two dogs, two guinea pigs, two fish. Guinea pigs and dogs can be housed elsewhere during your stay.
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Renovated heritage home located 6 km (4 miles) from Melbourne CBD. Located between Yarraville and Seddon Villages in Melbourne's inner west. You can walk to everything our community has to offer: cafes, bars, restaurants, parks, specialty shopping. Short drive or train ride to beaches (Williamstown and Altona).
We are on the perfect side of the city for easy access to the Great Ocean Road for day trips. Seddon train station is 600 metres from our house and you can be in the Melbourne CBD in minutes to explore the famous bars and laneways; as well as Melbourne's famous sporting landmarks such as the Melbourne Tennis Centre and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Flemington Racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup, is nearby.
Our house sleeps 6 (main room, kids' room and comfortable fold out bed) Kid-friendly with bunk beds for two. We are a short drive or train ride to Scienceworks, short drive to three indoor pools/ leisure centres.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Yarraville is a unique neighbourhood which is famous for its friendliness and sense of community. Yarraville is close to the city but a million miles away in terms of its cosy, village lifestyle. Socialising, shopping, and cafes are based around the Victorian-era Yarraville Village.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
You can walk to everything from our house - restaurants, supermarket, chemist, specialty shops, the iconic Sun Theatre which is an art deco cinema and the pride of Yarraville. There are extensive parks and bike paths throughout the inner west and the Maribyrnong River is not far away, as are Williamstown and Altona beaches. The Great Ocean Road is an easy drive from here. The Melbourne CBD and all it has to offer is a short ten minute train ride.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We only ask that you treat our home as if it is your own. And please feed the gold fish and water my hydrangeas (5 minutes a day) :o)
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/Dec/2018
We are a family of three. We are an aviation family and love to travel.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Pilot
Our pets
Two dogs, two guinea pigs, two fish. Guinea pigs and dogs can be housed elsewhere during your stay.
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