Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Emerald, Dandenong Ranges, VIC
We are a family of 4 who love travel and exploring new places My husband and I are both Primary school teachers and we have 2 children one in Secondary school, and one at University. We love exchanging with people (and have previously swapped homes, jobs, cars etc with a Canadian family for a full 12 months) We are an honest and respectful family who will take great care of your home.
#18773
Jan 2019
5
Our home is set in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, 2 minutes from Emerald township.
We overlook a forest of towering gums and enjoy an abundance of native birdlife.
Our home is a character filled oasis, with soaring cathedral ceilings, warm cosy fireplaces, ducted heating and an indoor spa for Winter.
We enjoy Summer time on our deck which looks into the treetops and over our private back garden. We have polished timber and slate floors and air conditioning. We use our spa as a cool down pool in Summer.
Our backyard has plenty of room for kids to play and on our back deck we have a table tennis table.
Our home has a comfortable feel which is decorated to reflect our familys many adventures. We also have a super friendly chicken who will lay for you nearly every day.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Spa, Internet, Wifi, TV, DVD, VCR, Stereo, Piano, Fans, Open Fireplace, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine, Security Screens
Play Equipment, Toys, Cot
Garden Yard, BBQ, Verandah, Deck, Carport, Bicycle
Anywhere
Yes
Simultaneous, Open to last minute
Short term (1-4 wks)
Yes
School Holidays, Christmas, Easter
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Pet care required
Non shedding 10 year old Maltese dog lives with us but will be cared for by family when we are swapping, 4 chickens
Family holiday, Tree change, Cultural indulgence, Foodie indulgence, Mountains & Snow, Romantic, Out there
Shopping, Kids Activities, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing
Cafes, Restaurants, Pubs/Bars, Live Music, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Parks, Playing Fields, Public Pool
Emerald Lake Park
Trees Adventure high ropes course
Puffing Billy Railway
Wrights forest
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Sherbrooke Forest
Emerald Village bakery
Cardinia Reservoir Park
Lysterfield Lake
Eastern Ranges trail
Warburton rail trail bike riding track
Comfortable distance to many of Victorias attractions...
50 mins to Melbourne CBD
60 mins to Phillip Island and penguin parade
30 mins to Gumbayah world
30 mins to Healsville Wildlife Sanctuary
60 mins to Yarra Valley winery region
Nature, Quiet, Hip, Family, Alternative
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium, Yoga/Pilates
Melboune (58kms)
Tullamarine (80kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 5 endorsements for this house swap member:
Jo's home in Emerald is in a beautiful peaceful location in the Dandenong Ranges. It is extremely comfortable with all the amenities we needed for a short stay. It is in a great location to explore the surrounding small towns of the Dandenong Ranges or even the Mornington Peninsula Jo was very easy to communicate with and we felt right at home as soon as we arrived. Jo, Brian, Kailan and Savannah left our house in great condition. We would not hesitate to recommend Jo and her family to any one wanting to exchange to the Emerald area.
Judith and Milton from Quarry Hill VIC (Oct 2023)
We had a wonderful first swap in the beautiful Emerald. Jo and her family made it all very easy and relaxed and our young kids also enjoyed the experience. Their home was a warm and peaceful place with so much to do in close proximity. Thank you for a great first swap!
Susan from Highton VIC (Apr 2023)
We loved staying at Jo and Brian's house and exploring the Dandenongs. We found their home to be very chill - welcoming, clean and inviting. The area is stunningly beautiful and we enjoyed exploring villages, walks, gardens and local growers. We had a fantastic holiday and are thankful that they showed us the ropes for house swapping. Stoked to report that the process was smooth in every way. Blessed to come home to a super tidy house at the end of the swap. Thanks guys - very much appreciate it! Amanda
Amanda from Worrigee NSW (Jan 2023)
We've just completed a fantastic exchange with Jo and Brian and their children, Kailan and Savannah. Their house is nestled amongst tall trees and ferns in the heart of the Dandenongs and is paradise for anyone, like us, seeking to relax, de-stress and be surrounded by nature. The area is dotted with gorgeous little towns, with interesting artisan shops, delicious bakeries, cafes and restaurants. We took our twin 14 year old boys and they had a great time picking berries at a farm nearby, visiting the Yarra Glen chocolate factory and ice creamery and going to movies at Belgrave and Ringwood. It was so nice to be able to get them off their computers and into nature! We also spent a couple of days exploring Melbourne. Jo and Brian had swapped cars with us, making it easy to drive to Fern Tree Gully (about 30 minutes), park the car and then catch the train into the centre of Melbourne (about 50 minutes). Driving from their house to the airport took us about an hour. The house itself is lovely and perfect for families. Our boys were especially impressed with the table tennis table and indoor spa :-) We were newbies to the exchange process, but Jo, Brian and the kids had completed previous exchanges and were really well organised which made the swap easy and enjoyable. There was also a file of handover notes and suggestions of places to visit on our arrival which was super helpful and the house was spotlessly clean! I'm really pleased that our first exchange experience was so enjoyable. Thanks so much Jo, Brian, Kailan and Savannah! Krista, Mike, Sam and Jesse.
Krista from Inglewood WA (Jan 2020)
Jo and Brian were great and we had the great luck of meeting and chatting about our holidays/swap.
Angela from South Mackay QLD (Jul 2019)
