One foxy family has taken up residence in a lush back yard in Melbourne's west.

Four foxes - a mother, father and two cubs - have been spotted happily gambolling about the manicured Altona lawn and soaking up the sun.

Two parents and two baby foxes have moved into a suburban backyard.

The owners of the home are not quite sure how to deal with the new occupants, who seem to be quite comfortable in their new suburban oasis.

Melinda O'Conner told radio station 3AW the four foxes moved into her sister's backyard soon after she went away, leaving her older children to greet their new house guests.