Meet Valerie
Outgoing, Sociable, Helpful
Facilities are within walking distance. Our home is new and is situated in the heart of Robina Town Centre. All furnishings are new, e.g. linen, towels, quality comfortable beds, rooms A/C
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Surfing, Fitness, gym, Cooking, Diet and nutrition
Hosting guests since
1994
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are retired, Valerie after many years as a nurse and Edward working with the Queensland Government Security. We love
socialising and meeting new people. We have travelled extensively and wish to return the hospitality shown to us on our travels
Our interests are entertaining family and friends, cooking, dining, keeping fit, beach, movies and travel
We present a new modern home with all the latest equipment, facilities and located in central Robina - walking distance less than 200 m
Our home has 2 guest bedrooms with aircon, new high quality double beds. We provide quality bed linen including towels etc
A modern fully equipped guest bathroom with full-size bath, shower and toilet also a separate powder room located on the ground floor is provided for guests' convenience
Bathroom products are provided with hairdryer etc
Guests' own sitting room is available with unlimited WIFi
We offer a light breakfast.
No evening meals are provided.
Our kitchen is not suitable for guest’s use.
Please note our Homestay is just bed and breakfast only.
There are many cafes and restaurants close by and within walking distance.
Pets
Cat
House Facilities
- Non Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is in the heart of Robina and is 200 m/5 minute walking distance by path around lake to Robina Shopping Centre - a large shopping complex which incorporates many restaurants, coffee houses, designer shops, Event Movies, McDonalds and heaps more.
We are 10 minutes from the Gold Coast surf beaches. Bond University and higher learning facilities are close by our home. Seaworld, Movieworld, Dreamworld and Coolangatta International Airport is about a 20 minutes drive. Our home is less than 5 minutes walking distance to restaurants and train/bus station, stadium, library and hospital.
The public transport is excellent with regular bus services to Broadbeach, Southport and Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Brisbane international airport and Gold Coast airport also to the Bond and Griffith universities.
There are many clubs, fitness clubs, restaurants, bars, bikeways and walking tracks in this area all within walking distance
In the hills nearby is the beautiful Lamington National Rainforest Park, Springbrook and Tamborine Mountain famous for beautiful bushwalking and nature observation.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is nearby to come close to Australia wildlife where you are able to view, cuddle and feed kangaroos, koalas etc.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Please allow 24 hours prior to booking request
Enjoy your stay
Check in after 2pm
Check out by 10am
Free unlimited NBN WiFi
Please present identity document and payment on arrival - thank you
Breakfast 0800 - 1000 - earlier by arrangement
Tea and coffee making facilities provided for guests' use
Water is a precious commodity in Australia so I request that guests limit their shower times - thank you.
Please - the kitchen is not available for guests to prepare or cook their own meals. However, you may use the barbeque provided all is left as you found it
Laundry for private use only - a laundromat is located nearby please enquire
Our homestay is not suitable for small children or those unable to use the stairs or the bath. Shower over bath
Smoking is not allowed.
25 Reviews
March 2023
Cannot give stars to two difficult hosts.
We are paying for the room and they have offered us a rule that we are not allowed to stay in the room all the time. This was not presented to us prior to our stay. So we could not rest on our day off and tried to force ourselves to go out.
And finally they were unreasonably demanding about the PAYMENT. They threatened to make us pay on a different date than what was stated in the email before we arrived.
I cannot give stars to those who are hurting our humanity and bad-mouthing us with too many rules, to the point of demanding unfair payments.
March 2023
Valerie and Ted were attentive and friendly hosts. We really enjoyed our stay.
Host reply
Thank you Glenn and Michelle.
We enjoyed hosting you in our home.January 2020
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
April 2017
I had a wonderful stay at Valerie & Ted's beautiful home. They looked after me like family.
Host reply
Thank you Amit. It was a pleasure to meet you and to have you as a guest in our home.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Valerie and TedJanuary 2017
Good day,
James and I had a fabulous stay at Valerie and Ted's beautiful home that exceeded all our expectations . They presented us with a lovely English breakfast every morning with homemade bread. The rooms were tastefully decorated and the comfortable bed were covered with bamboo sheets. An awesome experience and would highly recommend this homestay to everyone..
James and Elmarie
Host reply
Thank you Elmarie and James - a lovely review.
We so enjoyed having you stay with us. We feel like we have know you both forever and look forward to sharing future friendship times together.
We wish for you a happy, healthy and successful year ahead.
Kind regards
Valerie and TedDecember 2016
Thank you, Valerie and Ted. Excellent hosts, home away from home. Lovely breakfast. Very handy for shops, public transport, bistro's and cafés. Will definately stay again.
Host reply
Thank you so much for your very kind review. We so enjoyed having you stay with us. Those four weeks flew by so quickly and we were sorry when it all came time for you to depart. All the best for your journey back to the UK. We wish the very best for you in 2017.
December 2016
Second time at Valerie's and as usual a great and accomodating host.
October 2016
I stayed in at the modern townhouse, Robina few months ago, and it was truly an amazing experience. It was my first time in Australia; and knowing I was so new to the place, the lovely couple owning B&B came all the way to pick me from the airport, shared their food, and even dropped me to my Uni the next day, without any extra charge. They are indeed very gracious and kind, and made me feel like home. I am immensely grateful to have been welcomed with so much kindness and friendliness. The room I stayed in was exceptionally clean, and looked after. Thank you so very much. I would be happy to stay there again, and will recommend it to others.
October 2016
We had a wonderful weekend. Valerie made us feel more than welcome. This was very important as it was our first Home stay. The home was immaculate and comfortable and within walking distance of Robina shopping precinct. Thanks for a great stay.
PS. I normally never give full marks on any survey.September 2016
This was my first Homestay experience. I was sick of hotels and needed to be in close poximity to a house i was selling. Valerie and Ted's company and standards were exactly what i was looking for. Their home is as new. Excellent healthy breakfast was provided in a relaxed no hurried atmosphere. I have nothing but praise for Valerie and Ted's hospitality. My bedroom was 5 star quality. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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