Meet Julie
Creative, Friendly, Responsible
We are a family and have two cute dogs who will make you feel like you are part of our family.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Cooking
Hosting guests since
2015
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
My daughter and I live in a 4 bedroom, 2 story duplex in a 3 story brownstone in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Near subway, adjacent to Prospect Park and only 20 minutes by subway (2 blocks from house) to Manhattan. We have two extremely friendly small dogs and love to welcome visitors from all over the world. We regularly host English language students and have two private bedrooms available to homestay guests with a shared bathroom (bathtub, shower and double sinks). There is an additional half bath downstairs on the living room, kitchen and dining room floor. We have an outdoor deck and a beautiful small garden complete with koi pond. Stays of a month or less must pay in advance to hold the spot. Stays of more than 30 days should pay a deposit of $500 which is refundable up to 30 days before your stay. I do this to reserve my home's availability for you. Minor changes can usually be accommodated.
My Pets
Dog, Other
House Facilities
- Garden
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located near the park, and is convenient to multiple subway lines. We are near a movie theater, the Brooklyn Bandshell, the Barclay Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and numerous restaurants and stores. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and very calming after the hustle and bustle of Manhattan which is only 20 minutes away.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- 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
Payment must be made in full in advance for stays of one month or less. However, if you need to cancel and you provide more than 4 weeks notice, I will refund the money you sent me. Cancellations done less than 4 weeks in advance can be discussed. There is no smoking or guests allowed. Limited use of the kitchen for cooking for shorter visits but cooking is possible for longer stays. You will have your own guest refrigerator for storing food.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
5 Reviews
December 2018
Julie is nice and generous.
She sometimes teaches me English.
Her house is clean and neighborhood is quiet. There's a laundromat near her house.September 2018
I had a great stay at Julie's home. The location is really convenient and it was so much fun becoming familiar with a different part of Brooklyn. Park Slope is very safe and the apartment is just a short walking distance from public transport, a laundromat, a big Park and lots of cafes. The bed was very comfortable and the air conditioning was much appreciated considering it was July and in the middle of a super hot Summer. I also loved having fresh eggs and bagels for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee. Julie is very accommodating and I enjoyed having a chat with her and her daughter, Rose. Her dogs are also very cute!
Host reply
Michelle was a great guest and took full advantage of everything NYC has to offer. It was a pleasure to host her and I hope she comes again. I would highly recommend her as a guest in the future.
April 2017
I'd great time in New York and living in Brooklyn with Julie played a big part in it. As I came to the Big Apple on my own feeling safe and welcomed was important to me. Julie was an amazing host, always helpful and happy to give me a lot of tips on how to enjoy New York without overspending. I felt at home and was able to integrate myself easily with the family, the neighborhood and the city. I can especially recommend Julie as a host and the neighbourhood for single traveling woman.
Thanks Julie!February 2017
I couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming, gracious host than Julie and her daughter, Rose.
This is my first time in New York (and first time in the USA), and Julie made me feel at home in her beautiful house. The area is very safe, and her home is spacious and very comfortable. It is also well located near the F train, which goes into Manhattan.
Staying with Julie is like staying with family. She and her daughter were really friendly and fun to talk to. She even has two, adorable little dogs!
I also have to mention the amazing breakfast that Julie makes on weekends. Wow. The best breakfast I’ve had so far in New York!
I am extremely appreciative of Julie’s hospitality. I couldn't have had a better beginning to my time here in New York.
January 2017
Great Location, subway and shops very close by, quiet neighborhood. Juile and Rose looked after me as if I were a family friend, really felt like a home, was sad to leave. Breakfast in the morning was always great and varied. House is very nice, with lots of space and a back porch/garden area. Can't recommend highly enough.
Host reply
Jesse was a wonderful guest - extremely respectful and easily incorporated into our home life. Our door is always open to him to come back anytime and I hope we are able to keep in touch.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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