About the Homestay

Urban Spacious
  • Welcomes
  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

We live in a community of 100 year old private homes originally built as one of the first suburbs of New York City. It is a Victorian style house less than 1 block from the subway, about a 20 minute ride to Mid-Town Manhattan. We have 2 sons, one who just received his Masters and another who is an actor. Neither of our sons are living with us now. We have been hosting students from around the world who come to study English in NY for about 10 years.

We have a large eat in kitchen and a pretty untamed backyard as well as a front porch where you can watch the neighborhood walk by. We are about a 10 minute walk to Prospect Park which was designed by the same team that designed its more famous sister Central Park.

The house does have wi-fi.

We provide sheets and towels so you don't have to fill your suitcases with that. While we are fine with you using the microwave and putting 1 or 2 items in the refrigerator you cannot use the kitchen to cook. There are no exceptions to this.

We do not have locks on any of the rooms in the house. In 10 years we have never had a problem. If this is a concern for you we are not the home for you.

This is our home and we do have outside obligations. I'm up early to go to work and we often have a full house so I ask for your consideration when booking your flight please do not plan to arrive at our home at 2 in the morning. We understand that there are sometimes flight delays and we'll work with that but try to arrange matters so you arrive no later than midnight.

The prices for the rooms are standard throughout the year. Payment is due on arrival in cash in full. If you are booking for several months we can discuss arrangements. A light breakfast is included in the price. Dinner is available at the price of $10 per night. You do not have to commit in advance. We can work out that arrangement when you arrive.

We have been providing Homestays for a couple of years and have enjoyed great relationships with our guests.

We always find the Homestay works best if we chat on line before you book. So please, drop us a note and ask any questions you have and we'll get right back to you.

We look forward to hosting you!

Additional Info

We provide a light breakfast. If you are interested in having dinners with the family that can be arranged for an additional fee. English is the only language spoken in the house (excluding other guests). There is street parking pretty readily available.

I need to see a negative Covid test taken within 2 days of their departure and that I expect them to take a test here a few days after they arrive.

**** Please note-*** You will not have access to the kitchen. We provide a light breakfast and you are welcome to join us for dinner. Dinner can be arranged the same day and the fee is $10/night.

*** While we are still globally fighting Covid all guests will be required to take a Covid test within 3 days of arrival. There are several testing sites within walking distance of the house.

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 30 nights

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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T's room
From $20 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Futon Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Great for someone just looking for a place to sleep. Windows onto hallway only; there is no exterior window. Twin futon, small dresser, desk and chair outside of room. 3rd floor and shared bathroom.

Facilities
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
 1 guest
Monthly price
$600
J's room
From $33 per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
2 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This bedroom is on the third floor. There is a twin bed and a futon. There is the option of adding an air mattress. The room faces west and gets the afternoon sun

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,000
$1,000
Guest Room
From $70 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Room is on the first floor facing the back yard and has a 1/2 bath (sink and toilet) ensuite. Shower is shared with people in Office.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$2,100
$2,400
Office
From $70 per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Single, 1 Futon Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

The futon is a double so it could sleep 2. There are file cabinets in the room but no one needs access to the room. It is on the first floor and shares the shower with the guest room.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$2,100
$2,400
Z's Room
From $80 per night
Triple Room
Sleeps 3

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
2 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Room is on the third floor and shares a bath with 2 other rooms on the third floor. The room is very large and has in the past hosted four people with an additional futon and air mattress.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2+ Guests
Monthly price
$2,400
$2,700
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About the Area

Our house is located in the Borough of Brooklyn, one of the 5 Boroughs that make up New York City. We live about 1 block from the subway station. Prospect Park South is a very active community with private security and neighbors who keep an eye on the action on the street. The subway does run behind our house and you will probably be aware of it for a day. Then the sound seems to be absorbed and you don't notice it any more. We are about 40 minutes from Kennedy Airport and local transportation is quite good.

Local Area Facilities
  • Tennis
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Bowling
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Amusement Park
  • Horse Stables
  • Water sports
  • Sports arena
  • Health club
  • Fishing
  • Restaurant
  • 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

**** Please note-*** You will not have access to the kitchen. We provide a light breakfast and you are welcome to join us for dinner. Dinner can be arranged the same day and the fee is $10/night.

*** While we are still globally fighting Covid all guests will be required to take a Covid test within 3 days of arrival. There are several testing sites within walking distance of the house.

Most of the rules are common sense: no food in the bedrooms, we are a non-smoking house, keep the noise to a level that is considerate of other tenants, do not bring non-guests into the home without a prior arrangement with us. A light breakfast is included and we can make arrangements for you to join us for dinner for a very reasonable fee. We do NOT offer our guests kitchen privileges and offer only very minor refrigerator space. Do not plan to store or cook food.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

47 Reviews

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    Italy
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    Folks, in case you plan on visiting the "Big Apple", I highly suggest you go stay at Judith's house in Brooklyn. It's located in a very nice/quiet neighbourhood! She also makes the best Mac 'n' Cheese I've ever had in my life! So... What else can I say? *10/10*!

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    France
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    Nous avons passé une formidable séjour chez Judith.
    La maison est confortable et bien située mais le plus important est l'accueil que nous a réservé Judith pensant même à nous inviter pour le réveillon de Noel.
    Nous reviendrons !

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    Brazil
    Age 18 - 24

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    December 2023

    The host cancelled the booking 53 days before the arrival date.

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    November 2023

    A home far away from home - where everybody feels welcome, a loving and caring home. And of course, the absolut best risotto I had in my entire life!

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    Pakistan
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    October 2023

    Judith is super kind and accommodating, she's very firm on her rules but never unreasonable. I'm staying long-term for a semester with her and I've never had any issues with her or felt so restricted, just follow the house rules and double check with Judith and Neil if you're ever unsure, and it's a LOVELY stay. Judith is also a great conversationalist I should say, I really love talking with her about random things. The house is great too and everything's very convinient

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    Belgium
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    September 2023

    This couple was very welcoming the instant I walked in. You will be greeted by them and by the other guests staying there.

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    Sander was very easy to welcome. He's warm and friendly. Quiet and follows the rules. Would host again in a minute!!!

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    Germany
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    August 2023

    We enjoyed our stay with Judith and Neal in Brooklyn. They are very friendly and helpful. Their house is located in a nice neighborhood close to the subway.

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    France
    Age 65 - 74

    2 hearts
    July 2023

    A mon âge. 67 dur! 2 étages ,chambre cagibi ,sans fenêtre..sous les plafonds...sans placard c'est bien pour 18$ s/ b ok ...j'y retournerai pas mais j'en ai profitez car je partais le matin et rentré pour dormir ..le soir j'ai fais avec et suis heureuse de mon séjour ...c'est du dépannage
    Très bon quartier,métro calme super

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    May 2023

    Judith and Neal are welcoming. You feel at home in their house. It was a pleasure to meet them!

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    France
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    April 2023

    Très bon accueil. Simple mais chaleureux. Quartier très beau, tranquille, à 5' du métro.

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.

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