­­­­­­International Homestay in Austin, TX

Come Join our Austin Family!

 

I have 2 bedrooms for international homestay students in a safe neighborhood in NW Austin. My quiet and peaceful home is a great, stress-free environment for serious students.  I have 2 small Scottish terrier dogs that love people. My homestay is completely smoke-free.

 

The basic room rental fee gives you:

private room with a large window                 comfortable bed, linens, blankets, pillows & towels

work desk with chair, desk lamp                    shared bathroom with other student

FREE Wifi and flat screen HDTV                 utilities (electricity, water, gas for heat)

use of washer and dryer, refrigerator              use of swim spa (big hot tub)

use of the living room, kitchen, back yard     use of bicycle during your stay

use of neighborhood swimming pool and tennis courts

 

Most of my guests choose to add the meals/transportation package. For an additional fee, I will provide continental breakfast and dinner, Monday through Friday.  Also, instead of taking the bus and walking to the school in the mornings, I will personally drive you to the UT and ESL schools area in the mornings, Tuesday through Friday, as my work schedule permits. During the morning busy time, it is about 55 minutes by bus, with 1 transfer, to the UT and ESL school campus. If you go with me in the car in the mornings, it takes about 45 minutes.  You have the option to return with me by car in the afternoon or return on the bus (30 minutes).

 

What are some of the benefits of my homestay?

Relaxed family environment                                       Quiet place to study

Help getting local cell phone number                         Help with opening bank account

Help using bus system                                                Help with homework if requested

Optional day trips to other cities (extra)                     Learn about American life and culture

 

With the additional meal/transportation package:

Driven by car to UT or ESL campus in mornings Tuesdays – Fridays as work schedule permits

Hot, home-made meals                                               Learn how to cook if you like

Dinner conversations                                                  Pizza and movie night

 

Because we want a family environment, host and guests work together to keep the home and outdoor environment clean.  My homestay is for people 18 years or older, non-smokers, who like dogs. Minimum stay is 2 months.  Airport pickup or transportation to the homestay on the day of check-in is available for $75.

 

A deposit of $400 reserves the room for you, then is applied to your 2^nd month’s rent.  If you cancel your reservation, the deposit is non-refundable.  The 1^st month’s rent, any partial-month rent (prorated), transportation fee, and a $200 security deposit are due upon arrival.  Reserve the room through PayPal with a credit card or your PayPal account.

 

Please contact me for room rates and other questions, at LUVS.2LAFF@hotmail.com. Read my reviews on homestayfinder.com!  I look forward to meeting you!                                                                                                                                                                       Margaret, Duncan & Piper