Private Room in House
Mid Century Modern 70's house located in Inner Eastern suburb of Surrey Hills
Surrey Hills, Victoria, AU
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 Private bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Peter
Surrey Hills · Joined January 2018
We are long term vegans who love yoga, skiing, cycling and sharing good food with friends. Peter is a dietitian and Larisa is a family therapist.
My Lifestyle
We are whole food plant based vegans. So we avoid processed and vegan junk foods. We eat organic wherever possible and grow some of our food in our own garden. We get an organic veg and fruit box delivered each week from a local organic farmer. Upstairs outside the guest room are a water rower and an exercycle as well as yoga mat and dumbells all of which are available for guests to use.
Fun Facts About Me
We live in an elective community with three other households in a huge 1890s place behind us who are all family to Larisa - her fabulous mum and dad, her aunt and uncle, and her cousin and husband and two teenage girls. We call it the "Latvian Ghetto" as Larisa and family are all Latvian Australians. They are all quite irreverent and hilarious! Apparently the worst sin for Latvians is to be dull. Peter is the 'ring in' as an ex-pat Kiwi (who still misses beautiful New Zealand!).
Hobbies & Interests
We both love to ski. Peter competes in windsurfing - speed windsurfing in particular with a personal best of 77km/hr. Larisa is permaculture trained and takes the lead on our beautiful and productive garden which is full of a wide variety of fruit and nut trees. We both love yoga and greatly enjoy the fabulous Vinyasa Flow studio near to our home.
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Heat
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Microwave
Blender
Coffee / tea
Juicer
Vegan breakfast
Food processor
Dehydrator
TV
Netflix / HBO
Cookware
Closet / drawers
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Library
Laundry – washer
Gym
Meditation / yoga space
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
Cooking Classes
Nutrition Counseling
Wellness Coaching
One of us (Larisa) is a family therapist and trauma specialist. Peter is a registered dietitian and lifestyle medicine practitioner.
Overview
Capacity
2 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Check-in
Flexible
Booking window
Available year-round
Weekly discount
22% off (7+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Queen
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
It is a quiet, safe neighbourhood, close to several parks, shops, cafes, bakeries, supermarket, bike shop, organic shops, train, tram and bus are all very close. The morning express trains are 12 minutes to the city. Box Hill shopping centre is a close walk and feels like you have just gone to Hong Kong or Singapore - a taste of the orient! Favorite places: Maling Road precinct, Box Hill precinct, Melbourne City centre, Fitzroy, and Yarra Valley. Getting around: 7 min walk to the train station. 7 min walk the other direction to the tram. Bus stop right in front of house. Cycle friendly neighbourhood.
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Location
Surrey Hills, Victoria, AU
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
Our stunning and spacious house is in a fabulous location - close to cafes, shops, supermarkets, organic stores, and public transport.
The space
This two storey home was constructed in 1973 and has been lovingly restored by the owners. Thanks to floor to ceiling windows in almost every room of the house, natural light and views of the garden and tree lined streets can be enjoyed. The house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, four living areas and a private courtyard. We have heated floors which make for a wonderful warmth in winter and the house remains cool in summer. Guest access: Full use of the house, including kitchen, living rooms, dining room, and courtyard, Guests can enjoy a private space on the second floor which includes a separate living area, bathroom and bedroom. A mixture of vintage and modern furniture has been tastefully arranged for a sleek yet comfy vibe.
The kitchen
The kitchen remains original, and whilst functional it still requires an uplift.. The kitchen is open plan facing out to a large dining area with a large table and views out to a tropically inspired garden and courtyard, that can be enjoyed for outdoor dining or leisure throughout the year. The kitchen is well equipped with fan forced oven, microwave, blender, food processor, Nutribullet, air fryer, pressure/slow cooker, dehydrator, and sandwich press.
Other things to note
There is access to Thai massage 7 mins walk away - 1hr for $65. Very clean premises and very skilled staff. A yoga studio 15 mins walk away (https://lightspaceyoga.com.au) - you can purchase unlimited classes for a month for $28. We share the house with a geriatric cat who is friendly.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Compliance with VV’s COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol
72-hour period between two bookings
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Not suitable for companion animals
No parties or events
No smoking
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
No shoes to be worn inside please. Otherwise just be respectful.