Meet Andrew
Helpful, Friendly, Responsible
I have no TV. Into wholesome, quiet living. My house will largely be your house. I can make sure you have access to a desk in your room, too.
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within two days
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I'm a single guy with a spare bedroom just 15 minutes from NC State and anywhere in downtown Raleigh. Rustic 1950s house with a large porch and backyard. Internet access. Shared bathroom. I only accept males.
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Located 15 minutes from anywhere in downtown Raleigh and NC State. Quiet, safe neighborhood. There is a small neighborhood park with walking trail a couple blocks away.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Bus Stop
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
I'm flexible if you want to cook, but my extended family has food allergies, which affects what can be cooked in some pots, so we can talk about it if necessary.
Bathroom cabinet contains separate toiletry storage area for you.
For prudence's sake as a single guy living alone, I only accept males.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
1 Review
July 2022
In the morning I had sent out a request for a homestay in Cary, from June 24-July 1. I was waiting for the response and then late in the afternoon, I received a booking request from Andrew, saying that he saw that I was looking to stay in Cary from June 24 (the same day) and that he was located in Garner. We messaged back and forth and then he asked when I was coming out and it was 3pm and so I said that I was leaving then. He said that he could have it ready by 5pm, so we settled on that time and that is when I arrived. It is customary to check in by 3pm at hotels and most Airbnb's, although sometimes you are able to arrive earlier especially if they do not specify arrival/departure times. This was his first time hosting and my first time using homestay, so we made it work quite well. I would not say that it was last minute though, as he sent me the request to book with him that same day and late in the afternoon, so it was safe to assume that the room was ready. Either way, I was happy to arrive in Garner after a long time traveling. The area was nice, safe and rural. The home was nicely decorated and it was a very peaceful environment. It was very quiet there. There is a view of the yard, which is very lush and green. Internet worked well, so I did appreciate that as I work remotely. Grateful for the opportunity to stay.
Host reply
Agreed. I bungled the first day just a tad. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
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