Mum's House, nr. Olympic Park

New! - 32" flat screen digital T.V.!

AND single sofa bed with 4" inner spring mattress!

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, gas heater and ceiling fans. Polished timber floors throughout.

All utilities. Fully-furnished with complete gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine, 32" digital T.V., VCR, DVD, radio, dining table & 4 chairs, sofa, cookware, iron and ironing board, crockery and cutlery, hairdryer, and clothes airer.

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). From overseas? Buy a $10 Telstra internet card that will last you for 30 days on your laptop, and just pay for each dial-up! You can also buy a telephone card to connect you to a local number, which will allow you to make calls anywhere in the world. Of course the phone can also receive calls from anywhere.

The bathroom has shower, sink and toilet, and excellent railings for safe holding.

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. (While some complimentary items will get you started, you need to supply your own consumable goods like shampoo, soap, etc.)

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 overhead sun umbrella and chairs, and 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 Asian 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 $553 pw, highest is $742
pw. Cheques, direct deposit and PayPal accepted for deposit.

MINIMUM BOOKING IS 1 WEEK

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 3 km. from the Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush.

Our railway station is Flemington, less than 500 m away, just a 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! (Recently, 3 wheelchair racers staying at "Mum's House" wheeled back and forth daily!) Or take the train one station west then change to the Sprint train for a short ride to Olympic Park.

We're just 2 stations from Strathfield, a central interchange, from where 1000 trains a day will 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, $55. drive from the International 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.

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. The V8 car races are on from 4-6/12/09. 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.

Go to the Sydney Olympic Park's web (see Local Knowledge) site to 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, as is the new 38-lane AMF bowling centre.

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 Markets are all nearby.

One of Sydney's biggest and best clothing/homewares disposal complexes, Direct Factory Outlet (DFO), is near Olympic Park, and can be reached by car or bus.

Homebush West has many well-frequented Chinese/Vietnamese restaurants and a bottle shop. Just 2 suburbs west (but with a change of trains) 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
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We made a perfect choice of staying in "Mum's House"while we are being tourists and enjoying the wonders of Sydney....We love the birds that always stopped by the garden, they are beautiful. K., A., P., & A.P., Mt. Gravatt, Qld., 7/08
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We enjoyed "Mum's House" immensely. It was perfectly suited to our needs. You provided everything anyone could want and more. The pictures of family added a homey touch. We also appreciated the proximity to Flemington Station connecting wherever we wanted to go with frequent schedules and reasonable fares.

Bill is going to miss "his" birds. First thing every morning he made sure there was seed and water and they provided great pleasure. B.&B.H., London, ON, Canada, 5/08
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Thanks Anna for a most comfortable and homely stay in Sydney....it was just like being at my Grandma's house. The kids all did well at their swimming thanks to the comfy beds and great atmosphere. Hope to stay again some time!
C., A., B., & S.T., Bowraville, 4/08
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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 & MY, 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
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Reluctantly we're moving on to Melbourne to a nameless 4-star hotel, which will not offer us the homely atmosphere we have enjoyed so much here. Despite the 'Ashes' defeat we have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Sydney and will be back in 2012 to hopefully give a better performance!

Transport links from Flemington ideal, buy a weekly ticket (Travel Pass - $41) - great value for money. SH, PR, & VB - Essex, U.K., 1/07
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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
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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, now of Thornleigh, 9/06
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Your cottage has been a comfortable, safe haven for us as we visited with family in Sydney. Being so close to the Olympic Pool was a sanity saver for me....
S & WW & sons, Boston, USA, 8/06
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"Mum's House" has proven..with the grandchildren...to be the ideal compromise (due to homesickness) - 7 minutes from home and easy visits from Mum and Dad. We have been out every day, the house is conveniently located and Sydney public transport has been excellent. The children enjoyed their stay, loved the birds, the quoits, the darts and the children's books.

...the house is great, very comfortable and we hope to return again.
M & J C (Melbourne)and grandchildren E & R H (Concord), 7/06
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Thank you so much for allowing me the privilege of staying at Mum's House. The many special touches made my stay very special. You are a blessing and Mum's House was so "co-ordinated" with my own 'autumn tonings' that it was just PERFECT!
HB, (Hillsong Conference) Harrington Park, Sydney, 7/06
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Thank you Anna for your warm welcome when we arrived. Your cottage has been cosier than I had imagined. We loved waking up to the birds each morning. The call of the Australian ravens had us puzzled for a while. "Mum's House" has been much nicer than a hotel to come back to at the end of a day and 'blob out'.

The weekly travel pass has enabled us to get around very easily and cheaply - never having to wait for a train for more than a few minutes has been great.
D & SS, N.Z., 6/06
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Thank you for a lovely stay. You made our move to Sydney very comfortable. We will make sure to recommend you to our friends returning home from the U.K.
R & J & little Freya, now of Rozelle, 5/06
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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
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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
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(From) Your Tennis Tenants. Due to the weather, rain, rain and more rain, we have got to know this great little cottage like the back of our hands. We came here for a tennis tournament and we left Monopoly champions. ....We hope to be back here soon. - E&C F & PE, N.Z. & Mlbne., 11/05
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Thank you so much for being so helpful and friendly. Mum's House is so comfy. Great books, T.V. and lounge. I felt very safe in this house and walking around the area. Very interesting little shops and supermarkets nearby.
JW, Forster, 11/05
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We really appreciated the homely atmosphere. We woke up so refreshed, the beds were so comfortable, the mattresses nice & firm, lovely and warm with the electric blankets and extra blankets. And we loved the effective heating.
The information about Sydney set us on the right footing & the use of the telephone was very handy. - L F-L & RG, Melbourne, 7/05
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What a treat it's been to stay in Mum's House! Your location is just perfect & has made our travels less of a chore.
...we look forward to another stay sometime in the future.
A & SO, Canberra, 7/05
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A great place to stay so close to Olympic Stadium. Easy 30-minute walk. - IR, NZ, 6/05
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Perfect location, clean and very well set up. Great hideaway in the middle of the city. - RP, Canberra, 10/03
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It's been a pleasure knowing you, and I have loved the BBQ's! - ZC, Kent, UK 1/04
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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
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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
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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
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We will definitely miss the birdsong in the morning - Mum's Place is an oasis in the city. - C & ST, Vancouver, Canada, 11/04
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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
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We've had a great stay in Sydney. The kids enjoyed the antics of the lorikeets each morning, before we ventured out for the day. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality. Your house is great! C, P, S, L, & MF, Windsor, Canada, 8/05
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Many thanks to Anna & Jim for providing this wonderful little place to stay that is so convenient as well. Thanks also for leaving the light on each night for us! Hope to visit again next time we are in Sydney - we'll be sure to book early !! - NT & GL, Perth, 8/05
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We loved staying at Mum's House its a nice comftible house and we loved the lorikeets and the way you are so nice. - C (aged 11), A & D, Geraldton, 4/05
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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
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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
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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
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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 & AU, Mornington Peninsula, Vic., 12/04
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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
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Mum's House is full of information about Sydney & Australia even more than hotels. Easy approach to railway station and shopping complex.
A & SH & daughters, Bangalore, India, 2/05
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Your advice to take a train to downtown was very good and practical. We bought return tickets and Joe had a free ride. - H & AS, & sons, Manchester, U.K., 1/05
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We had a nice & relaxed stay at Mum's House. The house has been very well decorated & maintained. Everything in the house seems to give a personal touch. Thanks for providing a homely stay. A, S, & DT, Griffith, NSW, 8/05
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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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