Meet Thuy
Cultured, Trusting, Responsible
As an English teacher, I can help those who are looking to be English teachers in my city. As a traveler, I can help those who would like to explore new places cheaply and economically.
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
Football, Cycling, Swimming, Gymnastics, Fitness, gym
Hosting guests since
2012
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Please be informed that I have moved to a new location since 2021. Now the new homestay is one bedroom in a two bedroom apartment. The building is located in a quieter area, around 10km from the city center. Taking bus 99 in front of the building to get to the main road (around 2km), you can see a lot of buses going to nearly everywhere around the city.
In front of the building is a nice park for walking, running, skating, basketball, doing exercise, dancing, or just chatting with friends or local people.
There are a lot of nice, cheap restaurants nearby. Guests can order to have dinner with us ( 5usd per meal) or use our kitchen (please clean everything up after use)
Additional Info:
Guests will have their own gate keys to get in and out at any time they want.
We can speak English quite well and we'd love to host English-speaking guests.
SPECIAL RATES will be offered to LONG_TERM staying guests.
PICK-UP from the airport (by taxi) : 12USD
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
There are a lot of clinics, health clubs,restaurants, shops, supermarkets and markets within 1km. The bus stop is just a few-minute walk.There are buses to most important places in the city. You can take buses to visit Mekong Delta or Cu chi Tunnels, to go sightseeing downtown, or enjoy Vietnamese food in the neighboring areas.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- 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. Guests are required to show their valid visas to register their stays.
2. We prefer quiet guests without visitors.
3. Smoking is not allowed.
4. Meals can be provided ( 5usd/ meal).
5. Rooms should be booked only within 2 months in advance.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
4 Reviews
December 2017
Thuy was an excellent host, on our arrival we were warmly welcomed and after settling in she took us for refreshing coconut drinks in the park, and thereafter recommeded a restaurant where we experienced our first Vietnamese meal.We strongly commend her for the personal interest she pursued during our stay. Her technical knowledge and assuring our prompt departure whenever we went on our excursions.The apartment was private and comfortable. Our host treated us to a farewell dinner on our last night and the entire family bid us farewell on our departure. Thanks to Thuy for arranging our bus to Cambodia. Great choice of accommodation and a caring host.
Desmond & Jean Jackson South AfricaHost reply
Thank you very much for your very kind review, Desmond and Jean ! I will always remember the great experience you brought to us during your stay here. Best wishes to you and your family!
May 2017
Small room but very nice little garden area outside. Convenient near the airport. Thuy and her staff were very friendly and helpful. I even got a birthday cake. Very basic accommodation but more than sufficient.
June 2016
Thuy and her family made our stay in Ho Chi Minh City wonderful.
We were able to engage in the local neighbourhood and feel very welcome.
Thuy was very helpful and guided us to delicious food, fantastic markets and helped us with maps and bus routes.
The accomodation was very comfortable and having a kitchen to cook in was a fantastic bonus.
I would recommend the homestay with Thuy and her family to anyone who is looking to visit Ho Chi Minh City.June 2016
This place is a haven and all of my expectations were surpassed. Thuy is a very warm and welcoming person and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. Her son Trung is very skilful in the kitchen and cooks an array of local dishes. Eating with the family provides a real insight into Vietnamese cuisine and the way of life here. I would highly recommend it. The bedroom and washroom facilities are faultless and the small garden with hammock is a little gem. Tan Phu, as a location is ideal. The people are so friendly and there are endless street food outlets, coffee shops and market stalls nearby, as well as a fantastic swimming pool. Travelling to the centre by bus is also no problem at all. I am glad I chose this place to stay.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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