Meet Carolyn
Outgoing, Open minded, Friendly
On a typical day...
I’m a private person.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Running, Cooking, Dancing
Hosting guests since
2016
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our home is located in The Germantown area of Philadelphia where it is plenty to see and tour. We live down the street from the train station and or you can catch a bus to the subway. Plenty of eateries in the area. My significant other and I are empty nesters so we have room to welcome travellers in our home.
We are a quiet house, we're in a quiet area.
We have a front porch that's lovely in the summer with a glass of homemade lemonade.
The only language that we speak is English. We love to go out dancing, the theatre, take a trip to NY, entertain our friends and family.
Please note that our place is not suitable for children.
We have no small children ourselves, and no pets.
We are in a great location!
We are served by bus and train, great public transport services that will take you where you need to go.
Downtown is about 30 minutes away by train (the train station is just down the street from our home). There are lots of places to go for a drink, for a dance, or whatever entertainment you like downtown.
Downtown you can also visit all the wonderful attractions - the Liberty Bell, all the museums that Philadelphia has to offer.
We are about 2 hours away from NYC (New York City), and about 3 hours from Washington DC, so in a great location for guests who are looking to travel some more around the USA
Close to our home is a supermarket, just down the street.
We are also close to Vernon Park and to Blue Bell Park and Wissahickon Creek.
Guests are welcome to use the kitchen for cooking.
House Facilities
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located on a fairly quiet street. We are a block away from the bus stop and train station. Pizza shops, Indian Bistro and a breakfast eatery in the neighbor. A local library us two blocks away and church. Plenty of tourist attractions to see. 45 mins from airport and 30 mins or less from train station.
We are in a great location!
We are served by bus and train, great public transport services that will take you where you need to go.
Downtown is about 30 minutes away by train (the train station is just down the street from our home). There are lots of places to go for a drink, for a dance, or whatever entertainment you like downtown.
Downtown you can also visit all the wonderful attractions - the Liberty Bell, all the museums that Philadelphia has to offer.
We are about 2 hours away from NYC (New York City), and about 3 hours from Washington DC, so in a great location for guests who are looking to travel some more around the USA
Close to our home is a supermarket, just down the street
We are also close to Vernon Park and to Blue Bell Park and Wissahickon Creek.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
No smoking in house or outside the house. No loud music. Please treat my place as if it was your own, leave it the way you found it.
Check-in after 3pm
Check-out before 11:00 am
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
3 Reviews
October 2022
Fulfilled what I needed.
Host reply
Thanks for being a awesome guest. Take care.
December 2017
The hosts could not be nicer. I stayed in a room on the third floor that was small but has its own bathroom (with hair dryer) and wardrobe closet (with iron and ironing board). There are extra covers for the bed and a space heater in case the temperature gets low. The room has a dresser, nightstand, and a desk, plus a TV that gets broadcast channels and Roku. The house has Wi-Fi available. The neighborhood is not glamorous but it is safe, and there are several inexpensive places to eat within easy walking distance, plus a grocery store, laundromat, and public library. SEPTA Regional Rail to Center City is only a three-minute walk from the house. I would happily stay again.
Host reply
Thanks so much for the wonderful review Lee. We enjoyed having you and glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Carolyn & Ernie.
November 2017
Great hospitality
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