Family friendly home with pool in the heart of SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
House • Tempe NSW Australia
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal
Statistics
Listed September 2024
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General Overview
Our home is based in Tempe, the inner west of Sydney, which is just the next suburb away from Marrickville, Enmore and Newtown. Tempe has an amazing family community and very safe neighbourhood.
We are also close to the airport, a short drive from the amazing beaches in the Eastern Suburbs and less than 10km away from the Sydney CBD (just 3 train stations away from Central Station).
Plenty of supermarkets and shopping centres are close by.
Our home is a renovated 4 bedroom home (although we use one bedroom for storage if it's not required). We have 2 bathrooms, parking and a beautiful plunge pool to keep you cool in the warmer months.
The Space
The back bedroom has a king-sized bed and the other two available bedrooms have double beds. We also have a 4th bedroom which has a double bed but normally use this room for storage when we have guests staying.
There is an open plan kitchen and dining space right next to the living room.
There are two bathrooms, one with a large bathtub.
Guest Access
This is a single storey home - not really wheelchair friendly as there are a couple of small steps to navigate.
Notes
Spare key to access entry will be located in a lockbox with an extra key left on the kitchen bench.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Accessibility
Single level
Accessible parking space
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
Our home is located in a quiet street, just a short walk from the train station. We are close enough to make a quick dash to the station but far enough away not to hear any train noises.
We are just a short walk away from Wolli Creek where you can find Woolworths, Aldi, a huge Asian supermarket and the small village of Wolli Creek where you have plenty of options for dining out.
In the other direction, there is Marrickville which has even more options to choose from if you were after somewhere to dine out or grab some take-away. There are so many breweries and pubs in the local area and Marrickville is really blossoming into a LIVE music hub.
Ikea and Decathlon are also just up the road.
The Tempe Hotel is a nice pub which has recently reopened after undergoing some renovations. Lots of popular breweries in nearby Marrickville too.
We have really great neighbours with many young families and you will be guaranteed to be greeted with a smile.
Getting to my home
Our home is only a few minutes walk away from Tempe Train Station which can take you into the city in 10 minutes. There also is also easy access to buses.
Nearest airport
Sydney International Airport is only a short 10 min drive away with the Domestic Airport just a little further away (around 15 mins drive).
Getting Around
We are within close to walking distance to many supermarkets and public transport stops.
We had a lovely 10 day stay in Sydney over Christmas when we had time to explore Sydney‘s beaches, city center and everything in between. Vinnie’s house is conveniently located very close to the train station from where you easily travel into central Sydney and elsewhere. Even though we had a car, we used the train whenever going into the city as it was so handy. Great backyard with pool where to relax after a busy day exploring.
Communication with Vinnie was excellent from the very beginning all way throughout our stay. Thank you so much!
Thank you Sofie for the kind feedback and also for our gift. It is always nice to come back home to a clean and tidy place. Hope you enjoy the rest of your Australian adventure! :)
A Wonderful Stay in Sydney's Inner West
We had the pleasure of exchanging homes with Vinnie and his family for a long weekend, and it was truly a delightful experience. Their home was amazing, offering a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived and the kids loved the pool.
The location in Sydney's Inner West was ideal for exploring the city's vibrant culture. We enjoyed leisurely walks through the neighborhood, discovering local cafes, shops, and parks. The proximity to public transport made it easy to venture into the city center and beyond.
Communication with Vinnie was seamless throughout the entire process. From the initial planning stages to our departure, he was responsive, accommodating, and thoughtful, ensuring that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
We are grateful for the opportunity to experience Sydney from such a lovely home and would highly recommend Vinnie and his family to any future exchange partners. Their hospitality and the quality of their home made this a memorable and enjoyable experience.
We were so pleased to host Vinnie and his family at our home in Bellingen.
We had great communication and an easy going exchange. We would not hesitate to host them again.
Thanks so much Marg for being such amazing hosts! :)
It was a pleasure to lend our beach house out to Vinnie and his family. Everything was left shipshape and clean, and communication was very easy, though we didn't get to meet up this time due to the craziness of Christmas/New Year. Vinnie even fixed our beeping fire alarm! We're looking forward to the non-sim stay at Vinnie's place in Sydney.
Thank you Gwen, we had such a fun week at your beach house!
Vinnie and family were amazing guests! They were super easy to communicate and set it up. And they left our apt very clean and neat. Thank you for the lovely note, gifts and treats you left us :)
We were glad to be able to host such a nice family. Hope to meet you one day.
We were delighted to host Vinnie and his family during their recent stay in our home. From the outset, their communication was clear, friendly, and respectful, making the entire exchange process smooth and enjoyable.
Upon returning, we found our home in impeccable condition—clean, tidy, and well-cared-for. It was evident that they treated our space with the utmost respect, as if it were their own.
We would be thrilled to welcome Vinnie and his family back anytime and wholeheartedly recommend them to other hosts. Their kindness, consideration, and excellent communication truly made this a memorable experience for our first exchange.
Vinnie and his family were perfect guests - clear and excellent communication leading to exchange , able to make us feel very much at ease with the arrangements, left our home in great condition and looked after our fish!
Although we have yet to meet them we can highly recommend them as guests and hosts . We look forward to catch up in Sydney at some stage .
Vinnie and his lovely family were very welcome guests in my home. Great communicators and left my home as they found it. Was so pleased they were able to make beautiful memories and embrace what the Gold Coast has to offer.
Thank you so much Nat for being such an amazing, super kind and friendly host. We had a fantastic time on the Gold Coast creating special memories and enjoying the best of the Gold Coast. 😊
We had a lovely stay at Marg and Nick's country house in Bellingen. Their home is in a quiet and peaceful location, close to the centre of town and a short drive to all that Bellingen has to offer - amazing hikes to gorgeous waterfalls and refreshing swims in many of Bellingen's rivers and creeks. Marg is also a pleasure to deal with, offering us lots of great recommendations and always quick to respond whenever we needed some advice. We even got to enjoy some fresh eggs for breakfast from their own chicken coop. We would highly recommend Marg and Nick's place if you want to check out Bellingen and it's beautiful surrounds.☺️
We had such an amazing stay at Gwen’s beach house. The house was spacious and well equipped with everything we needed, a large deck overlooking the lake and also access to what seemed like your own private beach with an easy short walk through a bush trail. One of the highlights was having your own private jetty and being able to borrow Gwen’s kayaks for a paddle on the lake and throwing a line in to catch some fish, or just sitting back with a drink to relax and enjoy the sunset. Nambucca is also home to so many beautiful beaches. Gwen is also a delight to deal with and is awesome with communication and quick to get back to us with answering our questions. We hope to organise more swaps in the future! 😊
Sofie and her family were wonderful guests - they were easy going and quick to respond to any messages and they left our home in spotless and tidy condition. They even left us a small gift which was much appreciated! We would highly recommend Sofie and her family for any future home exchanges! :)
We had an amazing New York City experience staying at Sila and Tansil’s riverside apartment. Located in Astoria (part of Queens County), their spacious apt provided amazing views of the city overlooking the river and we were so lucky to have been able to watch the 4th July fireworks from the balcony.
Sila is also a delight to deal with, even being able to accommodate us for a few extra nights and making us feel so welcome and comfortable in their home.
The complex itself is quite new and in a safe neighborhood and we always felt welcomed by staff and neighbours.
We took advantage of the free shuttle many times to drop us off at the Subway.
Thank you so much to Sila and family for an amazing stay and we hope that we can one day meet in person somewhere in the world. 😊🙏🏽
We had an amazing staycation at Casey's beautiful home in the Shire. Casey's home is very modern and spacious and the pool was just perfect to compliment the backyard BBQ. It is close to shops and the amazing beaches of the Shire. Casey was also very easy to deal with, excellent communicator and gave us lots of handy tips for the best cafes and restaurants in the area. Can't recommend Casey's place enough! 😊👌
Casey and his family stayed at our place for a short staycation and they left our home clean and spotless. We can't recommend Casey and his family enough to the PLU community and looking forward to more future swaps.
Carol’s lovely and cozy home in Perth was the perfect base for our stay in Perth. It was in a convenient location close to Perth’s best beaches (which are so much nicer than Sydney beaches) and not too far away from Freo and the CBD as well. Carol was also such a delight to deal with and kept in contact throughout our stay to make sure we were going ok. We look forward to meeting Carol and Mike in person one day. ☺️
We recently completed our first stay through PLU at the wonderful Natalee’s Surfers Paradise apartment and were so lucky to be able to spend Xmas and New Years there. Nat was an amazing host and an absolute pleasure to deal with! Her modern apartment is in prime location in Surfers Paradise with beaches just a short walk away and the quiet hidden gem of Budds Beach just 5 mins walk away. The complex also has a lovely pool, and communal BBQ and gym facilities. We look forward to future stays at Nat’s place if we get the opportunity.
Thank you so much Nat!! 🙏🏽😊💛
Such a pleasure dealing with you and welcoming your beautiful family. Thanks for looking after my home and also your thoughtful gift of flowers and chocolates. (The chocolates are half eaten already ..lol). Glad you had a wonderful stay and seen a little bit of what the Gold Coast has to offer. Nat ☺️🤗
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Vinnie
We are a family of five from Sydney, Australia. My wife and I both work full-time in government jobs and our children are in school (tween boys who are in high school and our daughter is still in primary school).
We all love to travel and going on adventures.
We are very easy-going and reliable and you can guarantee that we will take excellent care of your homes (probably better than even our own homes 😆).
"We would love to visit South Korea! It's been on our bucket list for quite some time."
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We LOVE our plunge pool - perfect for cooling off when it's getting warm.
Our back deck - we also have a Weber Q barbecue that you can use.
Our living room with A/C.
Dining space.
Bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - King size bed.
Bedroom 2 - Double-sized bed.
Bedroom 3 - Double-sized bed.
Pool & Deck.
Living space with mounted TV - we use Apple TV for all of our viewing.
Sydney Harbour!
One of the many rooftop bars overlooking our beautiful city - our home is very close walking distance to the train station where you can catch a train to the city in 10 mins.
The famous Icebergs pool on Bondi Beach - about a 25 min drive from our place.
The vibrant King Street in Newtown - just a 10 min drive away.
The amazing Blue Mountains National Park - around an hour's drive away from our home.
The famous Inner West Ale Trail - so many great craft beer breweries in our area!
Sauce Brewing Co. in Marrickville - one of many fabulous breweries in the local area.
The famous Clovelly Beach - great for a swim and a snorkel! Around 20 mins drive from our place.
The popular Figure 8 Pools in the NSW National Park - about an hour's drive away.
The beautiful Darling Harbour which is full of amazing restaurants, pubs and bars.