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.

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.

• Bikes for use
• Internet Access
• Smoke Alarm
• Laundry
• Parking

• Tennis
• Gym
• Library
• Shopping Centre
• Local Bus Stop
• Hospital
• Park
• Cinema
• Amusement Park
• Health Club
• Restaurant
• Local Train Station
• Airport