Meet Marla
Creative, Conscientious, Open minded
Ready accessibility to transportation and the city of Boston.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Baseball, Hill walking, Interior design, Knitting, sewing, Sports
Hosting guests since
1993
Response Rate
71%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
My name is Marla. I live in Boston's Ashmont Hill with my son Clifford and we own a small lap-sized dog. We are proud to have been a host family for twenty seven years. We have hosted guests both domestic and international from more than thirty different countries including students attending English language schools and universities in the Boston.
I own a Georgian Colonial home. We have plenty of space between our common areas, front ad back yard. In my home every guest has a private room (furnished with a desk and chair, bed table, dresser, private closet, bookshelves and a double or single sized bed). Strong wi-fi is available for everyone. The laundry facility is available to all but guest are expected to purchase their own laundry detergent. Continental breakfast is available to everyone and dinner is served family style seven days a week upon request at a nominal cost.
Commuting is easy. I live only a short 3 – 5 minute walk from the MBTA Ashmont Station on the Red Line. Ashmont Station provides direct access to the entire transit system, the Commuter rail, Amtrack train lines and Logan Airport.
My Pets
Dog
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The Dorchester neighborhood established in 1630. The current mayor of Boston is from Dorchester. Dorchester is steadily being invested into by the city of Boston. Our 250 Ashmont street home is located within the ward 16. We are 2 miles from the ocean and 4 miles from downtown. The neighborhood has a great hospital, plenty of local restaurants, pubs and museums. There are plenty of bus stops and train terminals.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
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
- Half Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
1) No alcohol, drugs, weed, tobacco or candles in the house
2) No parties
3) No eating in any room except for the kitchen
4) Ask before bringing friends over (you can bring friends over but just ask first)
5) Put things back in place and don't leave anything behind
6) In the bathroom, throw away the hair that falls off or was cut off. Do not leave hair behind in the bathroom
7) Always flush the toilet and leave the seat down
8) leave the bathroom door open when your done using it
9) Use the towels in your room for showering and only the towels in the bathroom for drying hands after washing them
10) Clean tooth paste from the sink when done using it
11) Keep your room nice and neat
12) When leaving the house always have keys and remember to lock the door
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
46 Reviews
August 2024
Staying with Ms. Marla was a truly special experience. From the start, she welcomed me with kindness and made sure I felt at home. Her warmth and care made my stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Ms. Marla’s home is more than just a place to stay; it’s a place where I felt supported and cared for. I’m grateful for her generosity and the memorable time I spent in her home.
Thank you, Ms. Marla, for making my stay so pleasant and for being such a wonderful host.
June 2024
Marla is very kind and keeps her place very clean!
June 2024
This is my home away from home . I always feel like I belong here and Marla is such an amazing host. :)
March 2024
No words can describe Marla except that she is a wonderful mother. I hesitated to ask her how she managed to build such a large and beautiful house, but her commitment to daily tasks and respect for time and food explained the answer. She is lovable and honest, has neighbors who love her, and has a wonderful son who cares for her. Her home and ethical treatment provide a clean and beautiful environment for studying. I wish you and your son a good and happy life with all my heart.
Host reply
Thank you Musaed. Always remember my house is your forever home!
November 2023
Marla queridaaaaa !!!!! Marla my dear, first I want to deeply thank you for your words and your affection. For me, being in your home was another wonderful and unique experience for everything, for you, for the girls and boys for your air of love, joy and welcome for all of us, it gave me the feeling of a wise, warrior and great woman! No words to thank you for your welcome. Just a lot of gratitude! I'll be back!
September 2023
Hey there. I’m from Germany and I stayed in Marla's house for 2 months. I didn’t know that this house and the people can turn into a home and a family within 2 months. It was a beautiful experience which I will never forget. Thank you to Marla and my friends. It was not easy for a 18-years old girl to stay away from home that long but Marla took care of me and made my day with her cute smile. Our home is very close to the red line station so it’s very convenient. The house is clean and wonderful decoration. All in all very nice. I’m looking forward to seeing you again.
Host reply
We are looking forward to your return to the house too. It will ALWAYS be your home!
September 2023
Marla has a heart of gold. She provides a welcoming and familiar atmosphere for everybody that stays with her. I was very lucky to find her, can nothing but recommend staying at her place to everybody, and will definitely go back to her house whenever I return to Boston.
Host reply
Felix was a wonderful guest. Not only was he a brilliant scientist that offered interesting and meaningful conversation; but he was also a humble gentleman willing to be of assistance in the home. Felix is adept in several languages which was a help with my varied international guests. Felix was hospitable to everyone. He was patient and gentle with my pet. He was a warm and welcoming personality in my home. I am looking forward to his possible return and maybe his wife will accompany him.
August 2023
I had a really good time there.
August 2023
I had an amazing stay the summer of 2023 with Ms. Marla! Her house is truly, as she states, “a stately lady” and an absolute wonder to live in— in fact, it is protected by the city to preserve this vintage beauty. She has a lovely dog and keeps a very clean home. Marla is a great host— you can expect to get recommendations about places to visit from her, or to just make a few minutes of pleasant chit-chat at the end of the day, as you prepare to eat one of her delicious dinners. I truly made the right decision to live here, and I hope I’ll be able to return if I visit Boston one day. If you’re considering staying here, I hope you will take the leap of faith and choose this Homestay!
April 2023
The host cancelled the booking 69 days before the arrival date.
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