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Family on sabbatical looking for a home in Melbourne!

Tenant Looking for a Home in Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Monthly Budget: Minimum USD $1800 | Maximum USD $4000

Looking for an Entire Home | Willing to Housesit
Tenant Timing: From August 15, 2026 until December 31, 2026

Description

We are a family of five looking forward to an exciting semester in Melbourne. Our family consists of two parents, both academics at the University of Akureyri in Iceland, and three sons (ages six, eight, and twelve). One of us will be spending the semester as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity College (University of Melbourne). We are looking for housing in Melbourne, ideally within 30 minutes of the University of Melbourne campus. We are happy to fulfill any house-sitting tasks you may have and are flexible on our arrival and departure dates!

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Suited For
5

Property Type
House, Apartment or Condo, Studio or Loft, Guest House

Tenant Timing

From August 15, 2026 until December 31, 2026

Estimated Duration

4 Months | My dates are flexible

Comments: Our sabbatical will be between mid-August and late-December. We are flexible on both the arrival and departure date.

Desired Location

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Closest University

The University of Melbourne

Comments: We have a preference for housing that is within 30 minutes of the University of Melbourne.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Tenant Budget and Terms

Minimum USD $1800 - Maximum USD $4000 Monthly

I am fine with utilities included or not included

I am fine with or without a cleaning service

Considerations

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

House Sitting

I am willing to housesit

Yes, I can help with pets

We have significant experience with dogs, cats, and fish. We are happy to discuss our experience in further detail.

Yes, I can help with mail and deliveries

We would be happy to manage mail and deliveries.

Yes, I can help with plants or garden

We are active gardeners and have experience caring for a variety of houseplants.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Tenant Details

Who's Coming?

Party of
5
2 Adults | 3 Children

Member Background

About Me

Link

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (9)
Academic Faculty or Staff

Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (9)
Academic Faculty or Staff
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