FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most of our host families live within 45-minute to 1 hour and 20 minutes commute to the city centre. Hosts who offer their rooms do not usually live in the city centre but in the surrounding suburbs of Dublin. However, Dublin offers an excellent transport service, with plenty of buses, trains, and trams.
It is up to the host to ensure that they have adequate home insurance.
For intern bookings, the high school program, and any mature guests, it is important that they have a key and that you show them how to lock up securely.
If you are unhappy with your accommodation on arrival to your hosts home, we would find you an alternative asap.
Please give your host 1 x week's notice and the same would apply if they needed to give you notice due to a change in circumstances.
We ensure our hosts live in family friendly areas around Dublin Cork and Galway. Our hosts guide their guests on travelling safely and provide local insights, including tips on cultural differences, to make every stay enjoyable and secure.
Rent-a-Room Relief may not apply to host family income. It is the host family's responsibility to seek professional advice regarding the taxation of host family income.
You should discuss this with your host family on arrival General house rules include:
  • Be respectful to everyone in your host family.
  • No guests are allowed in your room without first consulting your host.
  • No smoking inside the host’s home.
  • No alcohol or drug use.
  • If you have any issues, discuss them with your host first—they will try to address them.
  • Keep noise to a minimum after 9 PM.
  • Tidy up after yourself.
  • If you are on a room-only package, discuss with your host when you can use the kitchen and laundry (please buy your own detergent).
  • Use "please" and "thank you"—our hosts appreciate good manners.
As a host, it is your home and your rules. Please explain your house rules to your student upon arrival to ensure everyone understands what is expected.
Your room should have fresh bed linen and be clean and comfortable. You should bring your own towel and toiletries. Your host will show you around the local area, including where to catch the bus, tram or train, as well as nearby shops where you can buy bus tickets and other essentials. If your package includes meals, your host will provide you with meals of a good standard.
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