Hi I'm your Local Host Ruth

I've travelled and stayed in short-term rentals all over, so I understand what guests are looking for and what makes a stay fall short. I love sharing what makes this city so special with guests, whether it's shopping at indie boutiques on Smith Street or cosying up with live music at The Gem Bar. I manage a curated portfolio of homes, each chosen with a five-star guest experience in mind.

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12,500+

guests hosted

4,500+

sold bookings

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Homes I look after

Explore these picture-perfect properties, all available to book direct with Hometime.

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My services

I work closely with homeowners to take the hassle out of hosting, while making sure every guest leaves happy. I look forward to welcoming you.

Serviced areas:

Melbourne CBD, Docklands, North Melbourne, Fitzroy, Carlton, Richmond, Hawthorn, Kew, Fairfield, Alphington and Camberwell

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Professional cleaning

Professional cleaning teams are coordinated between every stay, so your home is spotless and ready for the next guest. Clean homes get five-star reviews; it's that simple.

Proactive property care

Trusted local tradespeople keep your property in great shape, with small issues caught before they turn into big ones.

Frequent updates

You'll always know what's happening at your property, without having to chase up to get things done. If something needs your attention, you'll hear about it directly.

Timely guest communication

Guests are looked after from the moment they book through to check-out. Communication scores sit 10% above Airbnb's benchmark on average, so you can trust they're in good hands.

My local picks

A few of my favourite spots near the properties.

Grab breakfast at Cibi's

A Japanese-inspired café and design store in Collingwood. Come for the traditional breakfast plates, stay to browse the beautifully curated homewares — it's a calm, light-filled start to any morning.

Enjoy a crafted cocktail at The Gem Bar

A relaxed spot with great vibes, DJs and American-style comfort food. Happy hour runs from 4–7pm Tuesday to Friday, making it an easy choice for an after-work drink or a laid-back evening out.

Explore Smith Street

One of Melbourne's best streets for a wander. Smith Street blends indie boutiques, vintage stores and local designers with great cafés and a lively atmosphere — the kind of place you can spend a whole afternoon without noticing.

What guests are saying

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We loved staying in Ruth’s apartment! It was very clean and tidy, very smartly decorated/furnished and in a great location. Ruth was a pleasure to deal with and very good at communicating, especially regarding the key exchange.

Estella

We loved this place! It was a 10 minute walk to the MCG, 1 minute walk to the train, and very close to a bunch of cute restaurants and bars. The place was plenty big enough for 6 adults traveling together. Ruth was very accommodating with our early check in. Highly recommend!

Virginia

I loved this apartment. It looked just like the photos and was in a great location. The hosts, Ruth and Vince, are very responsive and were very helpful. I liked it so much I tried to book it for my return trip through Melbourne but it was booked.

Phil

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