Meet ORLY
Humble, Trusting, Helpful
I am able to adapt to the styles or personalities of the guests.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Bird watching, Diet and nutrition, Fishing, Reading, Playing a musical instrument
Hosting guests since
2014
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our home is located in the heart of Silicon Valley; in a very nice, quiet and safe neighborhood. It is fully equipped with central heating and air conditioning, a security alarm system and is conveniently located near major freeways (101, 680, 880 and 237). The bus stop and light rail station are within walking distance or a short bike ride from our home. Its proximity to public transportation, libraries, parks, groceries, restaurants, hospitals, post office and shopping centers that are within a 1 to 2 miles radius is ideal for the student who does not own a car. There are 3 parks nearby where one can do some walking, jogging or biking. San Jose State University is 6 miles away, about 15 min. by car or 20 min by bus. We have 2 public high schools (Independence High School and Piedmont High School) near us and several community colleges (Mission College, Evergreen College, San Jose City College, De Anza College) which are within a short driving range. Pictures of our home are available upon request.
We offer our guests 2 furnished, spacious, deluxe rooms with a shared full private bathroom. Each room is fully furnished with bed, linens, towels, desk, lamp, chair, closet, mirror, large dresser and big windows for natural lighting. A shared kitchen and free use of utensils and cookware is available for those who love to cook. Other amenities include free wireless internet, shared large screen TV, bike loaner, microwave and shared washer/dryer. Transportation to and from school can be negotiated at an additional fee. We will provide free pick-up of new guests from San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose Airports.
House Facilities
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is located in the heart of Silicon Valley; in a very nice, quiet and safe neighborhood where houses are in the $850K - $1M range. It is fully equipped with central heating and air conditioning, a security alarm system and is conveniently located near major freeways (101, 680, 880 and 237). The bus stop and light rail station are within walking distance or a short bike ride from our home. Its proximity to public transportation, libraries, parks, groceries, restaurants, hospitals, post office and shopping centers that are within a 1 to 2 miles radius is ideal for the student who does not own a car. There are 3 parks nearby where one can do some walking, jogging or biking. San Jose State University is 8 miles away, about 15 min. by car or 20 min by bus. We have 2 public high schools (Independence High School and Piedmont High School) near us and several community colleges (Mission College, Evergreen College, De Anza College) which are within a short driving range. Pictures of our home are available upon request.
We offer our guests 2 furnished, spacious, deluxe rooms with a shared full private bathroom. Each room is fully furnished with bed, linens, towels, desk, lamp, chair, closet, mirror, large dresser and big windows for natural lighting. A shared kitchen and free use of utensils and cookware is available for those who love to cook. Other amenities include free wireless internet, shared large screen TV, bike loaner, microwave and shared washer/dryer. We also have a small electronic organ, guitar, alto sax and karaoke system for the music lover. Transportation to and from school can be negotiated at an additional fee. We will provide free pick-up of new guests from San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose Airports.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- 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
1. Obey the Host’s household rules such as cleaning up the dining table after themselves and washing their own dishes, kitchen utensils and counters after use.
2. Guest is responsible for keeping his/.her room and shared bathroom neat and tidy and for cleaning them as needed.
3. Do not dispose of feminine products or hair in the toilet or sinks. Throw them in the garbage cans.
Empty the trash cans in the guest bedroom and shared bathroom at least once a week or when full. Small trash bags are provided.
4. Dispose of garbage and recyclable items in the appropriate containers. Do not dispose of feminine products or hair in the toilet or sinks. Throw them in the garbage cans.
5. Be sure to remove unused and spoiled foods in the refrigerator in order to maintain cleanliness. No illegal drugs are permitted inside the house and the premises.
6. Smoking is strictly prohibited and excessive alcohol is not allowed.
7. No pets are allowed.
8. If guest breaks something, she/he has to fairly pay the Host to replace or repair it.
9. Guest shall make no alterations, decorations, repainting or improvements to the room without the Host’s prior consent.
10. Visitors of the Guest are allowed only with permission from the Host.
11. No overnight Guests are allowed unless it is pre-arranged with the Host.
12. Always keep the house locked at all times even when you are inside the house.
13. Lock and alarm the house when leaving the house vacant.
14. When entering the house and the alarm is already on, turn the alarm off first thing, to avoid a panic alarm.
15. If you are the last one to leave the main (first) floor of the house at night, turn the alarm on first before going to bed.
16. Guest will report any unusual occurrences such as security, safety concerns and malfunctioning appliances that are observed.
17. Keys provided by the Host are not to be duplicated by Guest at any time and to be returned when the Guest moves out.
18. Alarm code should never be given out to anyone.
19. Use of gas stove by a minor is allowed only when the host family is in the house.
20. Cooking, in any form, is restricted to the kitchen area. No cooking is allowed in the bedrooms at any time.
21. If an adult Guest will be out of town or will spend overnight at another house he/she needs to notify the Host ahead of time.
22. If a Guest (minor) will be out of town for a school project, he/she needs to notify Host ahead of time who will then get prior approval from the parents.
23. Portable heaters/electric blankets/fans are not allowed without permission from the Host.
24. It is recommended that Guest lock his/her room when she will be away from home.
25. A curfew is in effect for minors and is no later than 10 PM. 26. If a Guest will not be home beyond his /her normal school or work hours, he/she needs to notify the host that he / she will be coming home late.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
1 Review
April 2018
The host cancelled the booking on the day of arrival.
January 2018
The room is so nice and private. You will feel like being home. Because you can cook your own meals with the host's cookwares or do the laundry if you need. Moreover, the host - Orly is so nice, he is always ready to help when you need.
FYI: Before arriving, email him to ask about your stay or your further requests. He will answer you promptly. You might receive a free of charge airport pick-up or around his area.
Ngoc Nguyen
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
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.