WELCOMES
Males,Females,StudentsRESPONSE RATE
97%RESPONSE TIME
within a dayWELCOMES
Males,Females,StudentsRESPONSE RATE
97%RESPONSE TIME
within a dayBreakfast (Free)
Free
Wi-Fi
One way
USD
150.0
USD 10.0
Use of washing machine
Free
none
Bill & Brenda's Home away from Home
We would like very much to be the family that will be your New York host family! We have the good fortune of having over 15 years experience in hosting students. We can advise you on some places t...
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We would like very much to be the family that will be your New York host family! We have the good fortune of having over 15 years experience in hosting students. We can advise you on some places that you may enjoy visiting during your time in New York.
You will also enjoy a clean, comfortable room with internet, tv, private air conditioner and much more. You will enjoy lots of interaction and conversation, or privacy if you prefer.
During the school year (september 1st until June 30th ) we exclusively host High School and University students ( ages 18 to 22 ).
Our large ten bedroom home has a recreation room, with pool table, lounging area, 64" wide-screen for movies, video games, board games. For the big movie nights, you will also enjoy our 10'x6' Big Screen, for a great experience!
you are welcome to use the Garden area with table, chairs, cook-out area, and a 17'x10' outdoor screen for watching great out-door movies!
Our home is equipped with FIOS hi-speed wi-fi to make research and internet use exceptionally fast.
You are welcome to use our separate guest's kitchen where you are free to prepare your own delicious meals or snacks!
Make a snack, lounge, enjoy a movie,, You will always feel relaxed, and always right at home!
Your room is equipped with twin (or double) bed, closet, desk, tv with FIOS internet, full towel & linen set, and seasonal independently controlled air conditioner. Our washer & dryer are also available to you with detergent at no extra charge.
Our home is located in Queens N.Y. a 34 min. train ride from midtown manhattan.
We find hosting student to be a very rich rewarding way for our family to meet, interact, and stay in touch with students from all over the world ! We have hosted students from countries such as Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Switzerland, and more, and have given them all a wonderful NY experience. Not only have many of our guests visited with us on more than one occasion, but during the summer months they have also sent family and many friends to our home-stay!
You are sure to have a great time, and build friendships and contacts that can last a life-time!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, we will be pleased to hear from you!!
Thank You,
Respectfully.
Bill & Brenda Drayton
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Smoking allowed
None
We do not allow pets, parties, company or sleepover guests, smoking allowed outside only, no food in bedrooms, guests are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. Guests are responsible for locki...
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We do not allow pets, parties, company or sleepover guests, smoking allowed outside only, no food in bedrooms, guests are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. Guests are responsible for locking the doors of the home when entering and leaving.
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14 ~ 365 day(s)
Room 5
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Description
Facilities
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Up to 6 nights | USD 33 |
7 to 29 nights | USD 32 |
30 nights or more | USD 30 |
USD 33
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Room 6
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Description
Facilities
For one person (Per night) |
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Up to 6 nights | USD 33 |
7 to 29 nights | USD 32 |
30 nights or more | USD 30 |
USD 33
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Room 7
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Bathroom
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Facilities
For room (2 people) (Per night) |
For one bed (1 person) (Per night) |
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Up to 6 nights | USD 60 | USD 33 |
7 to 29 nights | USD 55 | USD 32 |
30 nights or more | USD 48 | USD 30 |
USD 60 USD
Room price (Per night)
Room 1
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Bathroom
Description
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Up to 6 nights | USD 60 | USD 33 |
7 to 29 nights | USD 55 | USD 32 |
30 nights or more | USD 48 | USD 30 |
USD 60 USD
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Room 2
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Bathroom
Description
Facilities
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Up to 6 nights | USD 60 | USD 33 |
7 to 29 nights | USD 55 | USD 32 |
30 nights or more | USD 48 | USD 30 |
USD 60 USD
Room price (Per night)
Room 3
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Bathroom
Description
Facilities
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Up to 6 nights | USD 60 | USD 33 |
7 to 29 nights | USD 55 | USD 32 |
30 nights or more | USD 48 | USD 30 |
USD 60 USD
Room price (Per night)
Room 4
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Bathroom
Description
Facilities
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Up to 6 nights | USD 60 | USD 33 |
7 to 29 nights | USD 55 | USD 32 |
30 nights or more | USD 48 | USD 30 |
USD 60 USD
Room price (Per night)
Our home is located in beautiful Rosedale queens, with tree lined blocks, large green park with pond, tennis and basketball courts just a few blocks away. We are a ten minuite walk to the city bus, 13...
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Our home is located in beautiful Rosedale queens, with tree lined blocks, large green park with pond, tennis and basketball courts just a few blocks away. We are a ten minuite walk to the city bus, 13 minute walk to train and just a 34 min. ride to mid-town Manhattan. We are a short distance from the Green Acres Shopping Mall, with over 100 great stores and eating spots. Our postoffice and library are just a few short blocks away. For summer fun we have a great beach "long Beach" just 4 train stations away!
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Near JFK airport ( New York NY, New York, United States)
12 minutes By public transportation
10 minutes by walking
I'm really appreciate you. I was really really happy in your house. Your house was really cozy and your dinner was really good. Th...
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I'm really appreciate you. I was really really happy in your house. Your house was really cozy and your dinner was really good. Thank you for take care of me always. I can't forgot this all moment. This travel was most valuable experience in my whole life. If I go New York again I will go your house again! Thank you for making my memory perfect. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wonderful hosts, wonderful family, great location, I'll definitely come back to stay with them whenever I'll visit New York city
I stayed with Brenda and Bill for two weeks and it was absolutely amazing! I enjoyed every single minute. They are both so kind an...
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I stayed with Brenda and Bill for two weeks and it was absolutely amazing! I enjoyed every single minute. They are both so kind and you will feel at home within a second. Furthermore with the train (LIRR) it just takes you about 30 minutes to get to the Penn Station. I wish I could have stayed longer!
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Brenda and Bill are truly lovely, caring hosts that go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and at home.
I travelled ...
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Brenda and Bill are truly lovely, caring hosts that go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and at home.
I travelled alone for the trip of a lifetime to New York, although nervous my anxieties were soon settled as l felt very safe and able to call on Brenda even when l got lost.
Would definitely stay again and recommend to all.
Thank you to a lovely couple for your hospitality and support.
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Both Bill and Brenda were very warm and welcoming and made us immediately feel at ease. They answered any questions we had happily...
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Both Bill and Brenda were very warm and welcoming and made us immediately feel at ease. They answered any questions we had happily and gave us some great advice on getting around the city. We were more than well fed and given a clean and spacious room. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in their home and couldn’t recommend them enough! Thank you for the amazing hospitality, we will miss you :)
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Even if I forgot my password I absolutely had to find a way to connect and leave a review because Brenda and Bill deserve it so mu...
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Even if I forgot my password I absolutely had to find a way to connect and leave a review because Brenda and Bill deserve it so much.
They are so welcoming, kind, caring and genuine people. They made our stay so much smoother and we were really lucky to found a family this nice, it made us love New York even more.
Brenda will literally do everything to be helpful, I remember she drove me to Western Union because I wasn't able to find one. We can really tell that they love what they do.
It was also really fun to be able to know the others people that were staying at the house.
I wish we could have spent more time with them but the short time we were able to connect was everything. I really wish the best for them and hopefully our paths will cross again.
Eden and Kamelia.
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I had so much fun in Brenda's house. She is so sweet, caring and warm-hearted. She is also an amazing cook.
The room is nice a...
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I had so much fun in Brenda's house. She is so sweet, caring and warm-hearted. She is also an amazing cook.
The room is nice and comfortable. Also other facilities are clean and convenient. I can recommend this house from my heart. I really want to visit there again someday.
Thank you Brenda and Bill, too. :)
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I had a wonderful time. Such a nice family that is very warmly. Bill and Brenda always did everything to make my stay as pleasant ...
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I had a wonderful time. Such a nice family that is very warmly. Bill and Brenda always did everything to make my stay as pleasant as possible. They always took us to the train station or to the supermarket. I really enjoyed the conversations with Bill, Brenda and the other guests. I just can say thank you for a wonderful time in New York. Best regards !
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Deep gratitude. This is the best feeling I can describe during the 132 days I've been staying at the Drayton’s home. The house has...
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Deep gratitude. This is the best feeling I can describe during the 132 days I've been staying at the Drayton’s home. The house has an excellent physical structure, with a very comfortable bedroom, clean bathrooms, excellent laundry and a separate kitchen for guests to prepare their meals. I had good moments in the barbecues with the cinema session promoted in the garden’s house, stroll to the bowling alley, going to the ice cream shop, to the supermarket, restaurant. I also emphasize the celebrations of Birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The house has a large table where I can share countless experiences with people from different countries, such as Italy, Spain, Japan, Vietnam, China, Brazil, France, Germany and the United States of America. They were rich experiences in culture and learning of the English language. This was an unforgettable experience! Bill and Brenda were angels who were always willing to help and do everything they could to make us feel better. The house is in a safe area, close to markets, delis, beauty salons, pharmacy and mall. In addition, access to both the train and the bus is easy and enjoyable. I don’t think there would be a better place to stay in New York City. All the stars in the world deserve it. Thank you so much for this time we spent together. I really miss you.
Best regards!
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I would give more than 5 stars if it were possible because I felt good and comfortable during the whole stay. Brenda cooked for me...
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I would give more than 5 stars if it were possible because I felt good and comfortable during the whole stay. Brenda cooked for me sometimes for dinner even if this was not included and with William I could enjoy the evenings talking together or watching a movie.
I thank the whole family Drayton for the hospitality and would definitely visit them again.
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Wonderful is the word to describe my experience on Mr. William's and Miss Brenda's house. They are very helpful, caring, friendly,...
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Wonderful is the word to describe my experience on Mr. William's and Miss Brenda's house. They are very helpful, caring, friendly, respectul, warm hearted and a beatiful family that makes you feel like home! Even if you don't speak english well like me! Miss Brenda gave me tips to enjoy my time in Manhattan and how to use the public transportation. The room is perfect!
Thank you for everything!
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I had the most amazing experience staying with Brenda and Bill. They made sure I was comfortable and even offered me dinner during...
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I had the most amazing experience staying with Brenda and Bill. They made sure I was comfortable and even offered me dinner during my entire stay even though it wasn't included in my package. Honestly I couldn't have chosen a better family to stay with. My experience for 7 nights was fun and I almost felt like not leaving. I felt at home with them, and we had interesting conversations.
They are genuinely kindhearted, loving and helpful and you would not experience any issues staying with them.
The house is well equipped, neat, comfortable and even the area where it is located is safe and secure. it is very easy to find your way to Manhattan and everywhere else from the house. Also during my stay I became friends with the other guest in the house and everyone was sweet and cheerful. It's a multicultural house with guest from different countries and it was a wonderful experience to meet and interact with people from different cultures.
I really enjoyed staying with them and if I ever return to New York I will most certainly stay with the wonderful Drayton's family.
Thank you so much Brenda and Bill for your love and everything, I will not forget my time with you and from the dept of my heart I am so grateful to you for welcoming me into your home and ensuring I had the best time.
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This was the most amazona experience that I had in my life! This family is so kindness and always does everything to make you feel...
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This was the most amazona experience that I had in my life! This family is so kindness and always does everything to make you feel comfortable and in home. The house is great and the neighborhood too. The train station is close to the house, and Bill and Brenda ate always willing to take you to the supermarket or anything else that you need. They become my family and I am so grateful to had lived here!!!
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***** THE BEST *****
(I´d like to give more than 5 hearts but it´s impossible)
I quite agree with Nathalie´s review. I cou...
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***** THE BEST *****
(I´d like to give more than 5 hearts but it´s impossible)
I quite agree with Nathalie´s review. I couldn´t have a better family than the Drayton´s. It was an incredibly beautiful time in Rosedale. Everyday I woke up and I was so happy to spend time with so warm-hearted people. They were always caring, considerate, interested, funny and I´m so grateful for many conversations with the Drayton´s. I felt that I found a second family in another country. During my time I was lucky enough to travel all days to Manhattan with some of my roommates who went to school. Bill and Brenda were always so generous to please everybody. A very good experience was that the house was multicultural than during my time I´ve met people from different countries like Columbia, Mexico, Japan, Korea, China, Brazil, Russia. The house was completely good equipped so that always when we had the moon to watch movies we had a big screen like cinema in the living room. Playing billiard at home with the roommates was also something very funny. I´ll never forget the funny and memorable evenings at dinner time around all roommates and the Drayton´s. Not to forget are Brenda´s dishes than she knows how to cook very healthy and delicious - an admirable mother who had all time a friendly ear. Bill was an activ workman who was for the full house always available if we needed something - worthy to receive an award for his flexibility. Both are unique :-)
At Christmas they gave us hearty presents and made excellent special dishes and all that were like Christmas at home. I consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to met this unique family. It was an indescribable and beautiful experience and I´ll never forget it. From the depth of my heart my gratefulness for your entity which will engraving my life forever. Unfortunately it is impossible but should it be possible I´d visit you all weeks :-D
I hope to see you soon...
*****THANKS FOR EVERY SECOND*****
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My friend picked Brenda’s homestay for her daughter and I during the girl’s Thanksgiving break from her boarding school. We fell i...
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My friend picked Brenda’s homestay for her daughter and I during the girl’s Thanksgiving break from her boarding school. We fell in love with the place as soon as we walked into the house. Super clean rooms, super friendly host family, very well-equipped facilities. We even have our own kitchen upstairs. I especially enjoyed the home theater feature.
Brenda is a very caring person. She and her family make us feel just like home. We were lucky enough to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with her famil, and thus we could experience a very nice American tradition.
Overall, we’ve had an amazing stay at Brenda’s. I will definitely stay with her next time I’m in NY.
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I had the best time in new york staying here! Loved the whole family who made me feel very welcome. Big house, nice neighbourhood,...
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I had the best time in new york staying here! Loved the whole family who made me feel very welcome. Big house, nice neighbourhood, 30 min by train from central manhattan, tasty food, private room and a loving american family!
Strongly recommend staying here!!
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Nice people, clean
Very good homestay, family and home. See you
Phyllis
Hong Kong
Brenda’s house is literally perfect, very clean, very close to the airport, very cozy, very modern, Brenda and Bill are very very ...
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Brenda’s house is literally perfect, very clean, very close to the airport, very cozy, very modern, Brenda and Bill are very very nice, made me feel like thats my home in America. I love this place so much!!
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