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Holiday Cottage accommodation (Homebush West)
MINIMUM BOOKING ONE WEEK
Architecturally-designed, small 2-bedroom house (no smoking inside). Three single beds (+ single sofa bed in the lounge room if there is a fourth person - $25 p.n. extra). Reverse cycle air con/heating, and ceiling fans. Polished timber floors throughout.
All utilities. Fully-furnished with complete gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, TV, VCR, DVD, radio, dining table, sofa, cooking utensils, iron and ironing board, crockery and cutlery, hairdryer. (The TV, VCR and DVD are on a rolling tower that can be moved from the principal room into the main bedroom and plugged into the antenna there, if you like.)
Mini Stereo(plays CDs, audio tapes and radio). Moveable, if you like, out of the way of toddlers and teen-agers!
A separate telephone line is available for local calls and (your own) laptop connection (charges apply). You can connect to a local no. and use a pre-purchased phone card for long-distance calls.
The bathroom has shower, sink and toilet.
There is lots of wardrobe and drawer space in both bedrooms. All bed linen, blankets and towels are provided (with electric blankets in season) - in fact, everything that may be needed for a short, comfortable stay is here.
Lighting is excellent throughout the house and surrounds, and window coverings afford total privacy. Vertical blinds cover the glass doors in the lounge and main bedroom, both of which lead out to small decks. In the safe, fenced garden are a table with sun umbrella and chairs, and a swing lounge. Also, there is a well-lit BBQ area plus a shared clothes line.
Parking: There is always space to park your vehicle on the street in front of the property. (Speak to the owner if on-street parking would be a problem for you.)
The owner lives across the courtyard, and is happy to provide sightseeing advice. We have an extensive collection of brochures about favourite Sydney and NSW tourist spots. We also supply telephone and street directories plus transport schedules for our guests' use.
This is a cosmopolitan area, with shopping nearby (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi in suburbs close by, and local shops) and public transport is just 5 minutes away. There is a pretty 'chain of parks' close by for your morning walk or run.
Lowest tariff is $483 pw, highest is $665 pw.
MINIMUM BOOKING IS 1 WEEK
**PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING A BOOKING.
***IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN READING WHAT PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT "MUM'S HOUSE", SCROLL DOWN TO
'Tales from the Guest Book'
LOCATION
Homebush West is approx. 15 km. west of the City and 2 km. from the Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush.
Our railway station is Flemington, just a 500 m, 5-minute walk from "Mum's House". Trains run frequently, and it takes 30-40 minutes to get to Circular Quay - $5.20 offpeak return adult fare, $2.60 for children. (Also, 7 buses a day run to and from the station if you don't fancy the Flemington station steps; they will take you to Strathfield where there are ramps and lifts to the platform.)
We're about 10 minutes by private transport from the Olympic Park, or you can walk it in 30 brisk minutes! With public transport use, take the train to one station west from here and change to the Sprint train that takes you directly to Olympic Park (20-30 min.).
We're just 2 stations from Strathfield, a central interchange, from where 1,000 trains a day take you to just about anywhere in NSW.
If you can drive to Homebush Bay Wharf, the Rivercat ferry commute to the City is quite magical. (Or take the train to Parramatta and catch the same ferry from there.)
"Mum's House" is about a 25-minute, $50. drive from the airport by taxi, or if just one person is travelling with little luggage, a $15.00 train ride is a viable option.
Some indicative public transport fares (return, adult, offpeak; children under 4 are free, over 4 up to 16 are approx. half):
Flemo - Central - $4.60
Flemo - all City stations (Museum, St. James, Town Hall, Circular Quay)-$5.20
Flemo - Olympic Park $3.40 (wkly - $21.)
Flemo - Parramatta - $4.20 ($3.00 single)
Flemo - Bondi Beach - $9.20 (includes bus)
Flemo - Manly - $15.60 (includes ferry)
Parramatta - Circular Quay (by Rivercat) - $7.70 (one-way, any time)
Homebush Bay - Circular Quay (by Rivercat) - $6.40 (one-way, any time)
There are several attractive low-cost fare schemes (eg, $43 weekly Travel Pass that covers trains, buses, ferries within the "green" zone) depending on the time frame and geography of travel you wish to undertake.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush was the site of the 2000 Olympics, and now is a hub for many sporting, and other, events. There are 2 stadiums, the marvellous Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre (you'll never get the children out of there!), the very busy Sydney Olympic Sports Centre, and the lovely Bicentennial Park, home to thousands of migratory birds, the Golden Orb Spider and other fascinating, harmless Australian wildlife. You can rent bikes (& helmets) there as well.
On the Olympic Park's web site you can see what events are taking place at the Athletic Centre, the Golf Centre, the Sports Hall, the Tennis Centre, and the myriad other venues.
We're just 2 minutes' walk from the Hudson Park Golf Course, an 18-hole, par 60 accredited course, or 5 minutes' drive from Strathfield Golf Club, which is par 71.
Lollipop's Playland and Cafe, for the littlies, is a 5-minute drive away.
Rosehill Race Track is a 15-minute drive away, while shopping centres, cinemas, and houses of worship are within 15 minutes' transport.
Cook's River Cycleway, Rookwood Necropolis (one of the best surviving examples of a Victorian cemetery in the world)and Paddy's Flemington Market are all nearby.
One of Sydney's biggest and best designer clothing/homewares disposal complexes, Direct Factory Outlet (DFO), is near Olympic Park, and can be reached by car or bus.
Homebush West has many Chinese/Vietnamese restaurants and a bottle shop (and a recently-opened Sri Lankan Take-Away). Just 2 suburbs west is wonderful Turkish food, and 1 suburb east are Sri Lankan and Indian restaurants.
Amazingly, considering the low tariff and comfortable accommodation, we're no more than 40 minutes from Sydney's downtown, with all its exciting sights and events, like the Opera House and the Harbour.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN WHAT FORMER RESIDENTS HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT "MUM'S HOUSE", READ ON!
TALES FROM THE GUEST BOOK
Thank-you for opening your doors to us. "Mum's House" was perfect for our stay. The ramp you put outside for us was wonderful and worked like a charm. With a little exploration we were able to find everything we needed. We will be keeping you in mind the next time we visit Australia. A.D., K.F., K.S., wheelchair racers from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2/08
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We had a wonderful time here in Sydney. Mum's House is the most charming place we have ever stayed. Spending Christmas Day here was so special. B. J. P. & E. H., Galway, 12/07
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My month's placement as a student nurse at Strathfield Private (Hospital) has flown. It's been hard being away from my home 'out west' but this wonderful little house has made me feel much less homesick. Thanks heaps Anna for your friendliness and attention to detail and for putting the outside light on for me when I was out late. S.E., Dubbo, 11/07
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Thank you for a very comfortable and pleasant environment. It was so convenient for us and a very calming place to come to each night after a long day at our exhibition. We have passed your card to the Embroiderers' Guild and hope more of 'us' will take the opportunity to sample your hospitality. J.W., M.S., & L.L., Embroiderers' Guild NSW, Mollymook Group, 10/07
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Had a great stay. We were here for watching our daughter play sport at Olympic Park so it was very handy for us. Coming back here late at night after a long day was so relaxing, cosy and homely. ... A happy place is "Mum's House". D & SB, Gladstone, 7/07
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Thank you so much for your hospitality during our week in Sydney. "Mum's House" was wonderful, giving we three pastors a taste of the homes we were away from! RS, R & S R-B, Canberra, 5/07
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We had already become fast friends through email, before we ever met you.....We will recommend "Mum's House" to anyone wanting to spend time in Sydney. The location is convenient, the area safe, and it is so affordable. Being able to enjoy the garden and the colourful birds, listening to the lovely classical music station is so different from being in a hotel. I & M Young, Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada, 2/07
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We had enjoyable stay here during our first week of Australia. "Mum's House" is very beautiful, quiet and peaceful place. Thank you for everything, especially for your hospitality and for being so helpful. D & OE, Moscow, Russia, 2/07
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We have spent the last 8 days here ..and have enjoyed every minute of it, everything we require and so very clean. We have loved the little garden and the birds are truly amazing. During the time we have been here we did not have a car but it has been so easy on the trains and ferries; it's definitely better without one. Some of the highlights of our time here were the Blue Mountains (by train), Riverboat Postman, Chinese Tea Gardens, Parramatta Rivercat trip, Botanical Gardens, and many more. P & MC, Kent, UK, 1/07
What a lovely stay, so friendly and hospitable and with everything you could need to make it a real home away from home. Also a wonderful assortment of eating houses just around the corner and many in nearby suburbs.
We hope to spend more relaxing time with "Mum" in future holidays in Sydney. T & E E, Narrandera, 10/06
What a fabulous start to our new life "Down Under". The house is so welcoming and homely, it was fabulous to arrive to after our long journey from the U.K. Our daughter has loved seeing the birds every day and playing in the garden. We have enjoyed exploring Flemington and Strathfield and the Olympic site.
Thanks so much for being such a thoughtful hostess and making our first few weeks in Sydney so enjoyable.
E T & K(2 yrs.) M., U.K. migrants, 9/06, now of Thornleigh
An oasis of tranquillity and calm that is more than just holiday accommodation, it is a home. I do not see how you can fail to love Mum's House, Sydney and Australia. We cannot wait to return. D. C. & C. England & Scotland, 1/06
Marissa's Top 5 things to do in Sydney
5. The Opera House
4. Luna Park
3. Taronga Zoo
2. The Olympic Aquatic Centre
1. Sydney Aquarium
I really liked my bedroom as well. P.S. I like the emu teddy. J.P.K. & Marissa P., Atherton Tableland, Qld., 11/05
A great place to stay so close to Olympic Stadium. Easy 30-minute Walk - IR, NZ, 6/05
We felt so secure and "at home". We have had a great time in Sydney and great accommodation always enhances our travel. The location was great for accesssing the trains, and from there all other forms of transportation. B&A J, Port Perry, ON, 12/05
Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality during our week in Sydney. The 'Travellers' Tips' books are a great resource and Mum's House was a comfortable, pleasant place to stay. D. & N. enjoyed their 'job' of spreading the (bird) seed each morning. Your garden offers a most peaceful haven from the hustle and bustle of Sydney and it was nice to come back to a home each day, rather than a hotel. - M & K McG & sons, Vic., 5/04
This little house has touched our lives greatly! (It's) where we got engaged and our future plans were made! -
MM & MB, Sydney/Savannah, Georgia, USA, 9/03
Due to the weather (rain, rain and more rain) we have got to know this great little cottage like the back of our hand. We came here for a tennis tournament and we left Monopoly champions. We hope to be back here soon. E, C, & P, N.Z. 11/05
Thank you so much for making our first two weeks in Aust. so comfortable and enjoyable. It certainly helped us get off on the right footing. Looking forward to being down the road. - G & L, formerly of Rugby, UK, 2/04
Your suggestions re: travel, buses etc. were very helpful. We shall certainly recommend your house to any people who are coming down under. S, T & A VC, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2/05
Perfect location, clean and very well set up. Great hideaway in the middle of the city. - RP, Canberra, 10/03
It's been a pleasure knowing you, and I have loved the BBQ's! - ZC, Kent, UK 1/04
I like being here with you, Anna, and my family. But also having an adventure. - KB (aged 9), Collie, WA 12/03
I like Sydney because it's got a few Japan people and this is the best house. - AB (aged 9), Collie, WA 12/03
Mum's House is a lovely unit, so compact and tidy. - S C-W, Collie, WA 12/03
We are so delighted we found your ad in our teacher magazine - it has definitely been the best place we stayed during our Australian holiday. Your hospitality has been outstanding and I certainly don't know what we would have done without your guidance in planning our side trips in the Sydney area. - M & JM, Dorchester, Ontario, Canada, 10/03
Thank you so much for your kindness and help. We especially appreciated your flexibility! We hate to leave our little home away from home, and will cherish our memories of it and you. - C, D & CM, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, 1/04
We will definitely miss the birdsong in the morning - Mum's Place is an oasis in the city. - C & ST, Vancouver, Canada, 11/04
We had a wonderful time in Sydney, at Manly, the Cemetery (Rookwood), the Opera House to see "Carmen", up the Bridge tower, the Rocks, Botanical Gardens, the Aquarium, Darling Harbour - everything! Thanks again. You'll be well recommended in the U.K. S, J, & K A, London, U.K., 2/05
Thank you Anna for the wonderful accommodation and surroundings (who needs an aviary with a garden like this?). T & V G, Perth, W.A., 3/05
Had a wonderful stay at Mum's! Felt back at home in Sydney - the inner west is the best. - AD & NL, Perth, 5/04
What a wonderful oasis, with the hum of the vibrant city beyond the walls. - B deV., Vancouver, Canada 3/05
Had a fabulous stay here. Everything you could ask for is here - and more! The house is beautifully decorated with so many interesting things to look at, and the garden is just lovely to sit in - although the kids loved to push balls under the house! We thank you Anna & Jim for a lovely welcome back to Australia after years abroad. We will definitely recommend this place! - M & WH, & 2 sons, Sydney, 5/05
I'd like to say thank you very much for everything. We had a great stay here. We felt at home and we really enjoyed meeting you and Jim. I hope you visit Beijing one day. - VC & JZ & C, Beijing, PRC, 10/03
You're so close to Olympic Park and the city and we loved exploring the Asian shops nearby too. It's so comfortable and so much better than we thought we'd be able to afford - great to have a real kitchen to cook in and lounge room to hang out in. We really appreciated the care you took in setting it up, helping us find our feet in Sydney and making us feel welcome - R & LS, & H, Adelaide, 9/04
Thank you for a very enjoyable stay here at Mum's House. The cancellation was the other guy's loss and our gain. We will certainly make use of Mum's House in the future.
A., A. & A. U., Mornington Peninsula, Vic., 12/04
It was great to be so close to Olympic Park. You have everything we need and are generous with your resources. - LS, Oakleigh, Vic., 7/03
Mum's House is full of information about Sydney & Australia even more than hotels. Easy approach to railway station and shopping complex.
A & S H & daughters, Bangalore, India, 2/05
Your advice to take a train to downtown was very good and practical. We bought return tickets and Joe had a free ride. - H & A S, & sons, Manchester, U.K., 1/05
Each night after our many train trips, we would alight at Flemington Station, look at each other, and say, Isn't it lovely to be 'home'. That, I think says it all regarding our accommodation. - M, J, B & PB, Melbourne 9/03
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