Lovely home close to the city, sea.

Homestay in Bothar Stiofain - Galway, Ireland

About the Homestay

  • Welcomes
  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

My home is in a quiet estate close to the city, sea and countryside with the bus stop to the city, which is renowned for its festivals, food, pubs, cafes, music and theatre, just 5 minutes walk away. There are 3 bedrooms in total, 1 guest bathroom and a good-sized kitchen with a spacious dining area beside it. The dining area opens out onto a patio and lovely back garden with a barbeque and greenhouse. I love both cooking and gardening, so you can enjoy some really tasty home-made treats from time to time. I have a Jack Russell dog called Trooper who is also sure to give you a very warm welcome. The minimum booking period for all rooms is two nights and breakfast comprises a healthy feast of granola, fresh fruit, yoghurt, toast, jams, tea/coffee.

Additional Info

I speak German and some basic French and elementary Italian. Parking is available.

My Pets

Dog

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Laundry
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke alarm

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 2 nights

Maximum stay is for 29 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 3
From 25 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a single room overlooking the front garden with access to the guest bathroom comprising bath, shower, wc and w/h basin. The minimum booking period for this room is 2 nights.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
Nightly Price
30
Weekly Price
189
Bedroom 2
From 25 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a single room overlooking the back garden with access to the guest bathroom comprising bath, shower, wc and w/h basin. The minimum booking period for this room is 2 nights.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
Nightly Price
30
Weekly Price
189
Bedroom 1
From 37 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This a double room overlooking the back garden with access to the guest bathroom comprising, bath, shower, wc and w/h basin. The minimum booking period for this room is 2 nights. Single occupancy is only available during low season periods.

Facilities
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
40
50
Weekly Price
262
332
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About the Area

Located in a lovely estate on the west side of the city, close to the bus stop to town and beside a shopping centre.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Water sports
  • 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
Available on request at an extra cost
  • Half Board

House Rules

Please keep the house secure and be sure to lock all access doors when leaving and entering the house.
If you would like to invite a friend over please just agree it with me in advance.
Please ask if you need the heat setting adjusted.
Please keep noise to a minimum after midnight.
Please open blinds/curtains in your room each day.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

32 Reviews

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    France
    Age 65 - 74

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    September 2017

    The host cancelled the booking 23 days before the arrival date.

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    Canada
    Age 35 - 44

    Automated Post
    September 2017

    The host cancelled the booking 22 days before the arrival date.

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    Italy
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    September 2017

    Mary is a super host! Not only her home is full of character (I really liked the wooden furniture and the little african style statuettes), but it's clean and tidy and cozy. She is a nice person who will help you if you need any information about tronsports or the surroundings. We liked to have some little chat with her in the morning, and to play a bit with little Trooper, the house mascotte! I definitely recommend to stay with her, If I'm back to Galway I'll sure be back to her homestay!
    Ciao, Sara

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    Germany
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2017

    We stood at Marys house for 5 days and it was great! Marys house is very nice, cosy and clean. Mary and her dog are fantastic hosts: very friendly, helpful and reliable. She gave us a lot of very helpful tips f.e. what trips we could do or how to drive into the city center of Galway by bus, which takes about 20 minutes. The breakfast was fantastic with fresh fruits und delicious cereals. We also enjoyed the very nice chat with Mary. Thanks a lot for our great stay! We absolutely recommend a stay at Marys house!

    Wir waren für 5 Tage bei Mary und es war großartig! Mary Haus ist sehr nett eingerichtet, gemütlich und absolut sauber. Mary und ihr Hund sind fantastische Gastgeber: sehr freundlich und immer hilfsbereit. Mary hat uns viele Tipps gegeben, z.B. was wir in der Gegend unternehmen können oder wie wir mit dem Bus in die Innenstadt von Galway kommen (die Fahrt dauert ca. 20 Minuten). Das Frühstück war toll. Jeden Morgen gab es frisches Obst, sehr leckeres Müsli und vieles mehr. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt und die Gespräche mit Mary sehr genossen. Vielen Dank für unseren tollen Aufenthalt! Wir können einen Aufenthalt bei Mary zu 100 % empfehlen.

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    Poland
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2017

    Mary is a fantastic person and I higly recommend staying at her place. The rooms were cosy and comfortable, we had a fantastic breakfast every day and full information about what to see in the city and any explanation needed. It is quite easy to get to the city without a car. We had a grat time!

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    Scotland
    Age 65 - 74

    4 hearts
    August 2017

    We were well looked after by Mary, the house was a bit further out than we would have liked . Her breakfast was good and rooms clean. Downsized was the lack of hot water in the bathroom due to a broken Immersion and that there was no facilities to make a cup of Tea even if there was a Kettle somewhere and we took in our own teabags etc that would have helped.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Mary in ,

    Many thanks for your kind review Liz and apologies again for the inconvenience re the problem with the immersion which just to clarify affected the hot water supply in the taps but not the electric shower. Unfortunately between my electrician being in hospital on the day of your arrival on Friday and it being the weekend, it was not possible to repair while you were here. For health and safety reasons a kettle is not provided in rooms and apologies if I misunderstood you but tea is of course available to guests on request. Am glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise and apologise again for the hiccups.

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    Italy
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    August 2017

    La casa era in una zona molto tranquilla, vicino alla fermata del bus e al centro commerciale ed era pulita. Mary era molto ospitale, premurosa a fornirci qualsiasi informazione e la mattina ci preparava una buona colazione.

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    Portugal
    Age 45 - 54

    4 hearts
    August 2017

    Mary was reliable and helpful, a truly trustworthy host. Her house was impeccably clean and neat and the room was nice and cosy. Homemade breakfast was good and the house is located at a 20 minute bus ride from the center of Galway. It was a good experience staying with Mary and I recommend it.

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    Germany
    Age 35 - 44

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    July 2017

    The host cancelled the booking 45 days before the arrival date.

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    July 2017

    Mary was a wonderful host, and her dog too :D Every morning we had a nice breakfast with fresh fruits salad. Sometimes we were lucky to taste delicious fruits from her garden!! She advised us about what to visit around Galway and even came to pick up at the coach station when we arrived. We really had a good time talking to her and playing with her dog ;)

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When do I pay?

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