Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC
Hello, We are retired professional couple, keen to explore Australia. We have completed 44 wonderful exchanges ( with other sites) and we look forward to many more. Most importantly you can be assured your home will be treated with respect like it is our own. We have lots of flexibility with our time and will consider all offers. *** Our Bendigo cottage can also be included, making for a city/ country experience ***
#14071
Jul 2015
10
Our cosy 1950`s home located High on Heidelberg Hill offers expansive views over the valley towards the Dandenong Ranges
All modern comforts ensure your stay is relaxing and enjoyable.
Comprising bright well equipped kitchen (Smeg appliances),
carpeted throughout, ducted heating and cooling in all rooms, Wi Fi Foxtel Cable / 65" Smart TV Netflicks, study / reading room.
Two queen bedrooms.
French doors lead from kitchen to the east facing deck, a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or maybe the odd glimpse of hot air balloons on an Autumn morning.
The sun and moon rises are simply stunning.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Internet, Wifi, TV, Cable TV, DVD, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Washing Machine, Open Fireplace
Garden Yard, Verandah, Deck
Sydney NSW Australia, Tasmania Australia, Adelaide SA Australia
Yes
Yes
2024: 1May-26May
Simultaneous, Open to last minute, Non-simultaneous
Weekend, Short term (1-4 wks), Medium term (1-3 mths), Long Term (4-11 mths)
Yes
School Holidays, Christmas, Easter
No Smoking, Car Swap Negotiable
Sorry not suitable for pets
Cultural indulgence, Foodie indulgence, Weekend Getaway
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Canoeing, Horse Racing, Ballooning
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Theatre, Art Gallery, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Parks, Playing Fields, Public Pool, Museum, Aquarium, Zoo
The north eastern suburb of Heidelberg is a great location giving you the best of both worlds. Only 25 minutes to Melbourne's vibrant CBD and 10 minutes to walking/ bike trails that meander beside beautiful native Yarra River bush land. You may see the odd kangaroo or koala.
Shopping strips with excellent supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and boutiques are also very handy. For the golf enthusiast some of the best public courses in Victoria are only a short drive away. The iconic MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground ) well known for test cricket, Aussie Rules football is 20 minutes by train. Our nearest station, Rosanna, 7 minutes walk.
Historical Fairfield boat house, only a 15 minutes drive, perfect for a picnic and a walk along the river.
The renown Yarra Valley wine region is a picturesque 45 minute drive. Wineries such as Chandon, Yering Station, De Bortelli are some of the many dotted throughout the area.
Heidi Museum of modern art is a 10 minute drive.
Also 10 minutes to freeways taking you to Bellarine Peninsula /Iconic Great Ocean Rd and beautiful Mornington Peninsula for bay beaches.
Tullamarine airport via freeway / 30 minute cab ride.
(There will be an extensive selection of tourist info left for you to help you plan your days.)
***** We also have a charming 2 bedroom cottage in the beautiful historic gold mining town of Bendigo 150 klm north of Melbourne. ( ID 14081) Bendigo is Victoria`s second largest regional city ( population 100,000). The cottage is situated in a perfect location, only a 5 minute walk to the arts precinct, restaurants, cafes, antique shops, 10 minute walk to CBD. Currently a popular bnb, we can give you the details for Stayz & airbnb websites where you are welcome to view the 5 star feedback from recent guests. If you would like to include with our Melbourne property for a special country / city experience, that is ok too. Take a look at www.bendigotourism.com
Nature, Quiet, Family, Sport
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium
Melbourne (15kms)
Tullarmarine (30kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 5 endorsements for this house swap member:
We loved our stay at Jules' home in Heidelberg. The house was so comfy and incredibly warm with beautiful views. Jules was absolutely divine to deal with - her communication was fabulous. A wonderful first house swap for us!!
Julie from Glenelg South SA (May 2022)
We had a great stay in Melbourne. Gary and Julie were very easy to communicate with. The house was very comfortable and well located with easy access to a local train station. This allowed us to visit the City as well as take short trips to the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula wine regions. Thanks for a great stay!
Sheila & Mark from Mosman NSW (May 2019)
We had a lovely holiday in Bendigo. Julie and Gary have a delightful cottage within walking distance of town. We enjoyed walking to all the local shops, riding the trams and going on country drives to see the local area. There is a great Chinese history to discover and museums and pubs to visit. A great holiday to discover country areas of Australia.
georgia from Church Point NSW (May 2018)
We stayed at Gary and Julie's gorgeous cottage in Bendigo for 5 days. It is located a very short walk from the arts precinct which includes the famous art gallery and the Beechworth Bakery also famous! The local hotel (at the end of the street), The Rifle is the place for great meals and cold ales. The cottage has everything that you require and is immaculate. Can't wait to do it again! We can highly recommend.
Jenny from Elwood VIC (Jan 2018)
My wife and I spent 10 wonderful days in Gary and Julie's lovely home in Heidelberg as part of a swap. Unfortunately due to personal circumstances they were unable to get to our home in Merimbula but nevertheless kindly vacated their home as per our agreement and stayed in another location in the Victorian country. The home was warm, extremely tidy, beautifully equipped with all the mod cons and centrally located near to shops, restaurants, transport and parks in a lovely part of Melbourne. We hope to swap with Gary and Julie again in the future and would have no hesitation in recommending their home to others.
Graham Brown from Merimbula NSW (Aug 2017)
