About the Homestay

Urban Quirky
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  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

Welcome to our large quirky townhouse in Cork city. Cork city has been voted by The Lonely Planet as one of the friendliest places in the world!

We (Jason and Sarina), live with our son Luke who is 25, daughter Elisha 15. Jasons main hobbies are cooking, photography and tropical fish keeping. Luke plays the guitar, sings, goes to the gym and enjoys gaming., Elisha enjoys baking, arts and crafts and gymnastics, playing board games and loves online gaming. Sarina enjoys painting and spends a lot of time volunteering with local charities.

We have been a full-time host family for over 9 years. Being a host family is a large part of our lifestyle. We enjoy meeting new people and fully welcoming and integrating our guests into our house, family and daily routine. We have welcomed guests from all over the world, and aim to make your stay with us one to remember.

Our house is over 300 years old and full of unique character. In the last 4 years, we have renovated a lot in our house so it is clean, new and welcoming. Our house is 3 stories with 5 bedrooms. We have a very cool basement living room with a wood burning stove and 5-foot tropical aquarium. This is where we spend much of our time. Our guest rooms are large with a double bed, tall ceilings and large windows. We have a very spacious city garden with lots of trees.

Blackpool is a mixed residential and retail area with a great sense of community. A bus service takes you to the city centre in 7 minutes, or you can walk in 15 minutes. A large number of shops, restaurants, bars, gym and facilities are extremely close by on foot.

My Pets

Cat, Fish

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Laundry
  • Patio
  • TV
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke alarm
  • Smoke alarm on each floor
  • Carbon monoxide detector

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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Bedroom 1
From 29 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Large double room with SUPER KING SIZE bed (or 2 SINGLE BEDS), bedside lockers with light, attractive original floor boards, cornice on ceiling, large window overlooking garden.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Monthly price
870
Bedroom 2
From 29 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Large double room with double bed, bedside lockers with light, attractive original floor boards, cornice on ceiling, large window, chest of drawers, original fireplace feature.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Monthly price
870
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About the Area

Blackpool is a mixed residential and retail area with a great sense of community. A bus service takes you to the city center in 7 minutes, or you can walk in 15 minutes. A large amount of shops, restaurants, bars, gym and facilities are close by on foot. across the road from our house is blackpool shopping center, which is like living in a city of its own, it consists of supermarkets and shops, restaurants and bars. there is a cinema, bowling, snooker and gym all accessible on foot.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Bowling
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Shopping Centre
  • Health club
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • 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

House Rules

Keep noise to a minimum after midnight, please keep home secure and ensure front door is double locked when entering and leaving the house. Feel free to use kitchen but please clean up after! Please do not invite strangers into our home, if you would like to invite friends please agree in advance.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

15 Reviews

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    May 2023

    I stayed with Sarina and Jason for 4 months during my erasmus. It was a pleasure to live with them, they always made sure I had everything I needed and were really kind with me!

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    India
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    September 2019

    The stay was excellent, very comforting and accommodating family. The house is equipped with all facilities plus garden and river flowing at the back of the house is an additional plus point. The nearest bus stand is 2 minutes walk from the house and Blackpool shopping center is 3 mins walk.
    They will treat you as your own family member and are really caring people. The exit from the house was also very smooth.
    Overall my stay was extremely comfortable and I will strongly recommend everyone looking for homestay to live here.

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    Croatia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    May 2019

    Jason and Sarina were perfect! They helped me and my girlfriend more than we could ever expect!
    From everyday chitchat about ways things are done in Ireland to lifes wisdom, they are really a delight to talk to and share their experience.
    If you are looking for a home away from home look no further, because this people along with Alicia and Luke will make you feel like you have been a part of their family your while life.
    THANK YOU! For everything you’ve done for us and beeing wonderfull people that you are.

    Love,

    Maja and Luka

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    Brazil
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    April 2019

    The home is very beautiful and clean. The bedroom is big and organized. Jason and Sarina thank you for the attention, kindness you had with us. You two are very kind, polite and funny. Thank you so much for everything! We will miss you. You are the best!
    PS: You cook so well, the food is amazing!

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    March 2019

    I had a really great time, they're a really lovely family. I had a great time talking with everyone, it is a family of very good cookers too. Just a lovely family that I will miss (Including cats). Thank you so much

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    Slovenia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    March 2019

    We can't really express how thankful we are. We would like to thank the entire family for being phenomenal hosts. They gave us a lot of information to help us stand on our feet. The house was very cosy, and it never felt like being in a strangers' home. It seemed as if we have already met before. We were very delighted to meet the entire family! Also a big shoutout to the cats! They were very cute, friendly and really made our days.
    A great thank you from both of us once again!

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    Croatia
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    February 2019

    Great Homestay, Jason and Sarina are helpful, warm and nice people.

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    Spain
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    August 2018

    Nice family & nice stay. Close to the city center.

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    Brazil
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    May 2018

    Jason and Sarina are a very welcoming couple, helped us in our early days, are great cooks and very cheerful, I highly recommend. Friendship that will stay.

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    Croatia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    March 2018

    Jason and Sarina are awesome landlords, they cook really good and they are very helpful. Loved my stay with this family!

How do I book?

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When do I pay?

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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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