Homestay in Chicago, United States
My husband and I have welcomed international students for several years to Chicago. We are here to help students orient to the culture of Chicago, the strange weather, the transportation and questions about the city. I enjoy receiving students from other countries as I have received hospitality in many countries during my work and travel to Africa, Middle East, Asia and South America. My husband and I run an urban farm in the city of Chicago. We are located 200 meters (2 blocks) from an elevated (EL) train into Chicago downtown, the ride is 25 minutes. We live in a very large home with several rooms. We DO have pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats, chickens and goats.
Our home is open and we ask that students understand that all who live here participate in responsibilities to keep rooms organized. We share bathrooms and ask that users of the bathrooms leave the space clean when leaving it. While we have cleaning ladies who come once a week, their responsibility is to clean the bathrooms, the floors and windows. Kitchens are available and we ask students to wash dishes they use, and clear their food. We welcome use of the central kitchen and refrigerators and ask that student identify their food for their own use.
Your Host: Carolyn
- No children live in the homestay
- Host does not smoke
- Pet(s) in the home
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This host welcomes the following guests:
- ESL/foreign exchange students
- college or university students
- adults (mid-twenties and older)
- couples
- families with children
- new immigrants
- business travellers
- travel nurses
Services & Amenities
- Included Meals: None
- Wi-Fi (wireless Internet)
- Smoking is not allowed
- Self service laundry included in fee (use of machine and detergent)
Occupancy
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 1-4 guests
- 1 month minimum stay
- 1 month of notice required to move out
3 Bedrooms in This Homestay
Room #1: Upper floor
Sleeps 1 guest
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Beds
- 1 × Single
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Bathroom
- Shared with host/family
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Furnishings
- air conditioning
- full-height mirror
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
- closet or wardrobe
Room #2: Upper floor
Sleeps 1 guest
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Beds
- 1 × Single
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Bathroom
- Shared with host/family
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Furnishings
- air conditioning
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
- closet or wardrobe
Room #3: Upper floor
Sleeps 1-2 guests
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Beds
- 2 × Single
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Bathroom
- Ensuite (directly within the room)
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Furnishings
- air conditioning
- lock on the bedroom door
- desk and chair
- nightstand or bedside table
- closet or wardrobe
Schools Near This Homestay
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Universities & Colleges (46)
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Flight Schools (1)
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Culinary Schools (2)
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Dance Schools (1)
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8 mi45 min
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Approximate distances are provided for guidance only and should be verified with the homestay host.