Meet Elias
Sociable, Open minded, Energetic
We are a helpful couple, willing to help you in anything you need and we have the time to do it, we have been host family for more than 10 years so we have plenty of good experiences!
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Gardening, Reading, Learning foreign languages, Sports, Socialising
Hosting guests since
2012
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
My name is Elias, Gaby and I welcome you to stay in our home in Medellín. We have 1 double and 2 Single rooms available for homestay guests. Our home is conveniently located 4.5 km from central Medellín, 30 minutes walking to city center, 10 minutes walking to the metro station and the stadium where you can find a public open gym. We also have 2 public bikes stations near our home Where you can take a bike for free and use it for 1 hour.
Gaby is 70 and enjoys learning foreign languages and gardening. She speaks Spanish
Elias is 69 and enjoys sports, reading, socialising, travel, nature, and science. He speaks Spanish
You can use the kitchen or we can provide meals if you prefer.
Additional Info
The room rate includes the following services: regular room cleaning, washing machine usage, and internet access
Additional available services at an extra charge (payable directly to your host on arrival):
Pick up service: 25.00 EUR one-way
Lunch: 2.50 EUR per person per night
Dinner: 2.50 EUR per person per night
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is a great location if you want to stay in Laureles. Don't worry as soon as you complete your booking and pay your deposit online you will get an email with our exact address.
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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
House Rules
Please keep our home secure and double-lock the front door when entering and leaving the house
Keep noise to a minimum after midnight please
Please do not invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
19 Reviews
April 2024
It felt like a second family from the very start. It could not have been a better experience. Very lovely people, communicative and helpfull. I'll definitely return to Gabe and Elias
March 2024
I had the best experience in Medellín with Elias and Gaby! They are both so kind and welcoming and I loved learning about the city through our conversations. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
July 2023
The host cancelled the booking 55 days before the arrival date.
July 2023
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
March 2023
Everything is perfect
March 2020
I loved my stay with Elias and Gabi. Alas it was cut short by the Coronavirus outbreak. They are very friendly, and although they speak v little English and I spoke v little Spanish we managed to communicate. The apartment was clean and comfortable and conveniently located for my language school. The Road outside was busy, but the location was safe and had many restaurants close by. Gabi and Elias were very patient and spoke slowly and clearly in an effort to help me understand. I mostly ate out but breakfast/lunch/dinner when I had it was delicious and fresh
February 2020
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
June 2019
If there is an option to rate 10 stars I would rate them that, they are lovely and helpful. Choose to stay with them and you will never regret.
March 2019
I am so glad I chose to stay with Gaby and Elias on my first trip to Medellín, and I would definitely stay with them again. They are warm, friendly, helpful people that made me feel right at home and helped me with my Spanish. I miss them already! Their home is in a great location with easy access to everything you need. Highly recommend!
December 2018
Gabby and Elias were great hosts and lovely people, very welcoming and friendly. I would fully recommend them to anyone looking to do a homestay.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.