Homestay at Julie's

43 BALFE ST, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Great location - show map

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8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
115 reviews

Absolute value for money, Clean, quiet and comfortable. It has the privacy and connivence of a hotel on a hostel budget. Host also does airport pickup/dropoff for a small fee.

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Homestay at Julie's

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Homestay at Julie's is located in Parramatta Park, Cairns, 0.7 mi from Cairns Central Shopping Center & 14 mi from Palm Cove. Both the Granny Flat unit and Studio Apartment are self-contained with a bathroom and air-conditioning. The other rooms have access to a beautiful, well presented timber kitchen upstairs with modern appliances and cookware. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and include outdoor seating areas for your convenience. Homestay at Julie's features free fast NBN Wifi throughout the house. Fitzroy Island boat harbor is 2 kms away while Cairns Airport is 5 kms away. There is also free parking in the street.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dev
    Australia Australia
    “Absolute value for money, Clean, quiet and comfortable. It has the privacy and connivence of a hotel on a hostel budget. Host also does airport pickup/dropoff for a small fee.”
  • Dana
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    “The room was very well set with comfortable bed, it felt very homey. Though bathroom and toilet facilities were shared, I commend on the cleanliness - Spotless and odorless!”
  • Jovie
    Australia Australia
    “The location was great, everything we had to go to were very accessible with just few mins drive. You have everything that you would expect or need in a homestay. Julie was very accommodating. She invited us for Christmas lunch which was quite nice.”

Managed by Julie- Your Host

Company review score: 8.8Based on 111 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am semi-retired and enjoy Rock and Roll and Line Dancing as my new exercise regime! I enjoy brisk walking along our beautiful Esplanade & BBQ's at the Lagoon. I will always respect your privacy & I would ask you to please respect other guests privacy also. I have lived in Cairns for 49 years and have been hosting for most of this time and this platform since 1994. I am usually available for airport pick up for a fee. Please let me know your flight details & arrival time & I will let you know my availability. Please check your spam folder if you have not received a thank you message in your email. My home is strictly non -smoking indoors or outdoors which includes vaping and no parties allowed. Tea and Coffee available. I have 2 indoors/outdoors cats named Abbey & Daisy.

Property info

Welcome! My home is situated in Parramatta Park, Cairns, Quiet & convenient to the City (1.2 klms) . Longer term Weekly and monthly rates available. The downstairs garden deck is for your use to relax or eat meals. The Upstairs Superior King Room with ensuite bathroom and Upstairs Budget Rooms - share fully equipped kitchen with myself. The Budget Rooms share a bathroom. All upstairs rooms have Smart TV , Free WiFi, Free Laundry and are serviced with the combined lounge, kitchen, dining air conditioning units when needed. Both downstairs Studios have private entrance, Suits 1 or 2 guests. The Granny Flat Studio has Air Conditioning, Queen Bed , open plan bathroom & separate toilet. The 2nd Studio Room Downstairs is Self contained, air-conditioned and own private bathroom. Both Studios include Free WiFi,TV, large full size fridge, fully equipped kitchenette . Quality linen & towels are supplied in all rooms. If you need towels for the Lagoon or your reef trips please ask. All public areas are within walking distance (12 to 25 minutes walk). Please check your spam folder if you have not received a thank you message in your email. My home is quiet, no parties and strictly non-smoking inside or outside this includes vaping. I have 2 cats named Abbey and Daisy. Enjoy your stay in my home and Enjoy Cairns!

Neighborhood info

My home is situated in a very short street, quiet & private yet very near the City area, Cairns Central Shopping Centre (1.2 klm) and 30 minute walk to the Water Front, Casino, The Reef Fleet Terminal for trips to the Great Barrier Reef. Most other tour pick up points are 500 mtrs. Thai, Fish n Chips, Sushi 500 mtrs. You can't pass up a BBQ or swim at our lovely City Lagoon! There's 2 major Supermarkets conveniently situated a few minutes away to buy your supplies! These are Coles & Woolworths Supermarkets ( open from 6 am to 10 pm most days & 7am to 9 Pm Sunday). Rusty's Farmer's Market in the city operates Fri, Sat & Sun for your fresh fruit & vegetables plus coffee, fresh juices & more. The night markets in the city are open every night from 5 to 11 pm where you can enjoy Asian Food, souvenir shopping, great massage & more! Cairns is situated in Far North Queensland North of Australia on The Great Barrier Reef and has a tropical climate so you only need to bring light clothing at anytime of the year. With the Reef, Rain forest & Mountains on our doorstep you have the best of both worlds to enjoy, Cairns is a perfect place for your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Enjoy!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Homestay at Julie's
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Homestay at Julie's takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

Guests are not permitted to bring visitors into their apartment.

Please note that there are 2 pet cats at the property.

Please inform Homestay at Julie's of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Homestay at Julie's

  • Homestay at Julie's offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo

  • Check-in at Homestay at Julie's is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Homestay at Julie's is 0.7 miles from the center of Cairns. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Homestay at Julie's may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Homestay at Julie's. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.