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YOUR HOST: GARY COPOLOV Hello, my name is Gary and I live in Middle Park, Melbourne. I currently manage over twenty inner bay side short to long term accommodation properties located in Middle Park, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, St.Kilda, Balaclava, Elwood and even one property in North Carlton and Torquay. Those in the "hood" know that these locations are arguably some of Melbourne’s best and most desirable inner-city suburbs. I believe I am fortunate to live and manage properties in the area and to meet and host so many wonderful guests. My Airbnb hosting journey started when my wife, Jo and I bought Florence Court in Nimmo Street, Middle Park in 2015. It is a heritage listed, mid 30's Art Deco apartment block in where I now offer four fantastic short term accommodation apartments. I now operate sixteen brilliant short to long term accommodation properties in the area ranging from apartments to houses and from one to four bedrooms. They are all stunning and fitted out to the very highest standard. As an Airbnb Superhost I offer my guests a concierge like service. I am an unashamed ambassador for the area where I have lived for over 30 years. Just tell me your interests and I will offer my recommendations. Each property has a copy of "Adventures" which provides details my recommended local To Do's and the very best of nearby dining pleasures. There are many recommendations for guests of all ages. My wife, Jo and I met playing tennis at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club and were married in Paris just over 28 years ago. Jo is a part time teacher at the local primary school where she is a special education reading teacher. She has a real passion for books, real estate and interior design. A typical week will see her at a local café with friends, walking our dog in the nearby park, seeing a movie, attending her book club, doing a yoga class or shopping for the next thing for one of the properties we fitout and list on Airbnb. We have two children, Louis and Natasha. Natasha (Tash) is a Project Co-ordinator in the construction industry. When she is not out socialising or getting away for the weekend, she may occasionally walk our friendly Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever called Hudson. We love pets and welcome them at all properties. Our son Louis lives in Portland, Maine, USA where he works for the Boston Celtics basketball team as Player Manager of the G League Maine Celtics. He attended university in Boston, USA and represented Australia in rowing as a coxswain. On weekends, given a chance, Jo and I visit a beach side get-away apartment with stunning sea views in Torquay, just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Torquay is Victoria's surf capital and the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road. The apartment is available for stays on Airbnb. (Sleeps 8). In Torquay, we enjoy walks, great local food, wine, the many surf beaches and the company of friends. We have travelled to Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the USA where we have enjoyed Airbnb hospitality in England, France, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Turkey, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and the United States. I wish to share that same pleasure and the excitement of travel with my guests. I am a self-employed Marketing Consultant whose consultancy, Gold Medal Marketing develops and implements winning business development programs for businesses in various industries. I have written and delivered a number of business development programs. When not hosting, I am working hard as the honorary Chairman of the Australian Patients Association (APA) which advocates, educates and supports Australian patients. The APA strives to be the voice of and for Australian patients. I regularly attend a local gym for regular workouts which I am pleased to introduce to my active guests. On weekends in Winter, I watch St. Kilda, an Australian Rules Football Club as a long standing and sadly long-suffering club supporter and member. With a family of building designers, I am always working on some property development or creative project for myself, family or and friends or for the property owners that I represent. I like to catch a movie or show and visit galleries and believing that you should “be a tourist in your own town” try get out and about to something interesting either near or far. I look forward to sharing the many great properties which I manage and my local experience with my guests. I am always available to ensure that property owners are well served by my services and that guests have a great stay. Yours, Gary Copolov.