Meet Helen
Laid Back, Helpful, Friendly
I'm quite laid back
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Cooking, Learning foreign languages
Hosting guests since
2013
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
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About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
* Females Only*
I have been a Homestay host for a number of years and enjoy meeting folk from different countries and cultures. I am very easy going and friendly. I have 2 bedrooms, 1 which I rent out and I also stay in flat. there is use of kitchen, bathroom to share. there is shower, all white goods, internet and central heating throughout. The flat also has secured entry. There are lots of shops nearby including a Morrisons supermarket also a gym, tennis and health club within walking distance and interesting walkways along the River Kelvin to the botanic and canal walks . There are a host of things to do nearby . This flat has good links to train station and buses.. Close to universies and city centre.
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The flat is only 3km from city centre and has main bus route going there, it only takes 15 mins to reach city from here. there are many shops and has huge shopping centre. There are many parks and canal walkways in area.My flat is located near Anniesland Station.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Airport
- 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 be neat and tidy and no smoking in bedroom or overnight guests. Please clean bath or shower after you so it is clean for next person to use. There is use of the kitchen till 7pm but the living area is for my private use. I ask that there is no late night cooking.
Payment method : I require my guests to pay 50% deposit at time of booking to hold the room.
Cancellation policy: I ask that my guests give at least 7 days cancellation notice, any cancellation later than this will not be refunded.
Apart from that I ask that you enjoy your stay.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
16 Reviews
August 2023
Helen was really friendly and accommodation very comfortable. The location allowed for an easy commute to Central Glasgow and West End.
August 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Perfect guest, very friendly and tidy..
March 2020
I loved staying with Helen! Super friendly, always wanting to help and always up for a quick chat. Could not reccomend more, and I'd definitely stay with her again!
Host reply
Thanks Ana, I miss having you around...fabulous guest and lovely family.
September 2019
Cosy place and lovely guest, would diffenatly book agin and again
August 2019
Elle est très gentille et elle donne des bon conseils.
Host reply
Thank you for being a lovely guest. It was very nice to host you.
August 2019
Un accueil très chaleureux et de très bon conseils pour les visites, ce séjour a été parfait.
Host reply
Thank you for being a lovely guest. I wish you well in your future.
August 2018
The flat is very affordable and in a pleasant location with lots of shops, supermarkets and places to eat nearby. Helen was generous and helpful during my stay. The breakfast, tea and coffee available was a nice addition. Also, the room has a TV with a good selection of DVDs available.
The only criticism I have is that the shower was quite basic and forced me to stand on a curved part of the bath - it was pretty treacherous underfoot. I think a shower mat would have made it a little safer or possibly a new showerhead. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay at Helen's and would recommend it.
August 2018
Malgré la barrière de la langue, la communication se passait très bien, grâce aux efforts de Helen de trouver des mots en français. Elle donnait des bons conseils pour mes circuits touristiques. L'appartement est agréable et calme, dans un immeuble typique de style victorien. Helen est une personne agréable et chaleureuse. Je recommande !
I enjoyed very much my stay at Helen's place. I recommend !January 2018
Helen is an amazing host and wonderful woman, extremely helpful, chilled. You can always have a good chat with her, she would recommend good places to visit, too. I enjoyed staying at her home and if you’re looking for someone socialible yet quiet flat Helen is the right person. I wish her all the best with homestay.
May 2017
i like very much. Helen is very nice and friendly.
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