Meet Robin
Outgoing, Creative, Friendly
Our house is just like home. Beautiful lake across from the house. Huge yard with screened-in porch.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Football, Gardening, Dancing, Socialising
Hosting guests since
2009
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We only accept long-term stays by the month. No short-term stays. You can book for 32 nights, and then discuss additional months or years if needed at the end of the first month. We follow safety rules and guidelines from the U.S. Center for Disease Control in regards to protecting our home from the Coronavirus.You must be fully vaccinated against the Coronavirus to stay in the house and show proof of your vaccinations. In the house and outside of the house, we wear masks, practice social distancing, wash our hands, use sanitizer and limit people who enter the house to only the people who are staying at the house. Only one person, or two if it is your roommate booked to stay in the house, is allowed to cook in the kitchen or be in the TV/Library room at the same time. Everyone must wear a mask in all public areas of the house. Your acceptance to be a guest in the house and to continue to stay at the house depend on your acceptance and understanding that Coronavirus is very contagious, easily contracted and that you must follow all safety rules of the house and be responsible by being vaccinated with the latest COVID vaccine within two months of your arrival and wearing your mask in the house if required. Please answer the following questions, and please note that if your booking request is accepted; your moving into the house is your acceptance of the agreement that the owner of the house will not be held liable if you contract the Coronavirus during your stay or after. Please also note that anyone who does not follow the health safety rules will be asked to leave the house without a refund.
How long have you been in the US?
Have you been fully vaccinated against COVID 19 with vaccines accepted by the US? You must show proof of your vaccinations. What were the dates of your vaccinations and what type of vaccine?
Have you had or have any symptoms of Covid-19?
Have you been in contact with anyone with symptoms of Covid-19?
Are you willing to abide by my rules, both inside the house and outside of the house with regards to staying safe and to help prevent contracting the Coronavirus and bringing it to and spreading it in the house?
More than 600 professionals and international students have stayed here and still call Mom's House their U.S. home. We have several furnished rooms in our beautiful-lakefront house in Bowie near Washington, DC. We live in the house and guests lovingly call me Mom. I am a broadcast journalist/writer and university professor who teaches Communications/Media Studies and English to non-native speakers. I have been hosting in my home since 2009. Bus stop to metro to Washington, D.C is near the house. Churches, new public library, malls, soccer fields, restaurants and Six Flags Amusement Park are near the house. The house is also just a short drive to Annapolis. People fish in the lake across from the house in summer. Jog, ride your bicycle and simply enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons. Enjoy the hospitality and just like home atmosphere at Mom's House. You must pay the cost of your first month's stay immediately after booking. After booking, we will discuss options for your first month’s payment via PayPal or Venmo. Please also provide a photo Identification, a passport or U.S. driver's license upon your arrival. Only the person or persons on the booking will be allowed to enter the house.
We do not provide meals or transportation. Parking is available on the street in front of the house. No alcohol, no drugs, no smoking, no vaping, no cigars, no hookah and no weapons or violence of any kind are allowed in the house or on the property. Cigarette smoking is allowed outside in a designated area. We treat everyone with respect and kindness. We respect quiet times and avoid loud noise and music that would disturb other guests.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located in Bowie, Maryland, a quiet safe suburb of Washington DC. Bus, metro and attractions
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- 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
House Rules
Only long-term stays for at least 32 nights are accepted. Cash Payment is required for at least one month when you arrive. You will receive a receipt for your payment. You are welcome to discuss staying additional months or years in the house after the first month. We follow safety rules and guidelines from the U.S. Center for Disease Control in regards to protecting our home from the Coronavirus. In the house and outside of the house, we wear masks, practice social distancing, wash our hands, use sanitizer and limit people who enter the house to only the people who are staying at the house. Your guests/friends will not be allowed to enter the house. Only one person, or two if it is your roommate booked to stay in the house, is allowed to cook in the kitchen or be in the TV/Library room at the same time. Everyone must wear a mask in all public areas of the house. Your acceptance to be a guest in the house and to continue to stay at the house depend on your acceptance and understanding that Coronavirus is very contagious, easily contracted and that you must follow all safety rules of the house and be responsible by wearing your mask inside of the house and outside of the house to help prevent contracting the Coronavirus and bringing and spreading it in the house. Please answer the following questions, and please note that if your booking request is accepted; your moving into the house is your acceptance of the agreement that the owner of the house will not be held liable if you contract the Coronavirus during your stay or after. Please also note that anyone who does not follow the health safety rules will be asked to leave the house.
How long have you been in the country?
Do you currently have Covid 19?
Have you had or have any symptoms of Covid-19?
Have you been in contact with anyone with symptoms of Covid-19?
Are you willing to abide by my rules, both inside the house and outside of the house with regards to staying safe and to help prevent contracting the Coronavirus and bringing it to and spreading it in the house?
You must respect all people in the house. Violence, weapons, drugs and alcohol are not allowed in the house or on the property. WiFi is free. You can use the laundry room for free once a week during scheduled hours. A TV/Library room with cable is for the enjoyment of all guests. Please help keep costs down by turning off lights when you leave your room. Prevent bugs, Please do not eat in your room. Please eat in the kitchen or den. You must keep your room clean. Do not keep open food, sweet drinks and trash in your room. You must clean up behind yourself in the kitchen, bathrooms and all public areas of the house. Cigarette smoking is allowed on the outside-back deck. Do not throw cigarette butts and ashes on the deck or ground. Cigars, electric cigarettes and Hookah are not allowed. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the house or on the property. Please do not bring weapons of any kind into the house or on the property. Please do not burn candles or incense in the house or on the property.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
2 Reviews
November 2023
Mama Robin is the best host! Truly fortunate to have found her!
August 2017
Mom Robin and Papa Tony were very gracious and generous. They had a beautiful house. The bed were very comfortable and the air conditioning was just right! Wish we could've stayed longer!! I will definitely be back!!
Host reply
Garrett and his dad were wonderful guests. Garrett is an awesome young man. He and his dad came to visit the Washington area and to visit Garrett's future university. They are warm, friendly, just good people, and a great father and son combo. They are welcome to come back anytime. They left the room clean and neat. We had great conversations too.
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.