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*What is Boston Homestay Inc.?
*Who utilizes Boston Homestay Inc.?
*What's included from your Boston Homestay Host?
*Who are Boston Homestay Hosts?
*More about Hosts and Accommodations
*Types of Accommodations and Typical Homestay Rates
*Boston Homestay Guest Application Form
*Credit Card Authorization Form
*Recommended Boston Area Links
*Meet Nancy from Boston Homestay Inc.
*How to contact us at Boston Homestay Inc.

What is Boston Homestay Inc. ?
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Boston Homestay Inc. is a homestay placement service for International Students and Business/Medical Professionals seeking an alternative to dormitory lodging, hotel stays, and apartment dwelling. We offer the International Student and Professional Individual an opportunity to participate in a unique inter-cultural experience by living with an American Family in the Greater Boston area. We cater to individuals ages 17 and over, seeking a "home away from home" for a period of several weeks to several months. With several hundreds of individually interviewed and qualified Boston Homestay Host Families located throughout the Greater Boston area, we are sure to find the right fit to match your needs and make your stay in Boston a pleasant and memorable experience.

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Who utilizes Boston Homestay ?

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International Students
attending Boston area Language Schools,
Business Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Multinational Corporations
seeking to temporarily relocate employees to the Boston area

Medical Professionals
temporarily assigned to local area Hospitals or Universities

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What is included from your Boston Homestay Host ?

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* Private fully-furnished accommodations ranging from
single rooms to multiple room suites

* Access to a private or shared bath

* Access to in-home laundry facilities

* Internet Access

* A warm and friendly homestay environment

* Most importantly, Homestay hosts welcome their guests openly

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Who are Boston Homestay Hosts ?

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Typical Boston Homestay Hosts are :

* Couples with no children

* Families with young children

* Families with teenage children

* Retired Couples

* A Single person with spare accommodations

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Tell me more about Boston Homestay Hosts and Accommodations

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* All Homestay Hosts have been carefully selected and personally interviewed by members of our staff

* We routinely inspect all Homestay Host accommodations to ensure they meet our high standards

* All Homestay Hosts live nearby public transportation to Boston

*Many Homestay Hosts live in quiet residential neighborhoods

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Typical Homestay Rates :

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ECONOMY

* Smaller size single bedroom
* Shared bath
* Typical Economy Homestay Rate : $600 to $750 US per 4 weeks

STANDARD

* Medium size single bedroom
* Shared or private bath (if available)
* Typical Standard Homestay Rate : $700 to $950 US per 4 weeks

DELUXE

* One or more private rooms, some accommodations with living rooms and/or kitchens available
* Private bath (if available)
* Typical Deluxe Homestay Rate : $900 to $1200 US per 4 weeks

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

* Private medium to larger size bedroom, many with computer/internet ready connections
* Private bath (if available)
* Typical Business Professional Homestay Rate : from $300 US per week

FURNISHED APARTMENTS

* Separate Entrance
* One or more private rooms, including kitchen
* Private bath
* Typical Furnished Apartment Rate : from $350 per week

BED & BREAKFASTS

* Beautiful locations available in Brookline, Cambridge, and Boston
* Medium size single bedroom
* Walk to nearby public transportation
* Typical Bed & Breakfast Rate : from $75 per night

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Boston Homestay Guest Application Form

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Please complete this form and submit an advance copy by clicking on the SUBMIT button at the end of this form. Shortly after receiving your completed form, we will notify you on the availability of Homestays matching your requirements, and quote a specific Homestay Rate.
Your Total Homestay Cost will be:
an Application Processing Fee of $200.00 per person, plus your quoted weekly Homestay Rate.
Only when you are notified of the particular Homestay availability and specific Homestay Rate, will you be billed for the one-time Application Processing Fee of $200.00.

Boston Homestay Inc.
50 May St.
Needham, MA 02492

Shortly after we receive your Application Fee, you will be sent the details on your Homestay Family and accommodations. Your Application Processing Fee will be refunded to you only if Boston Homestay cannot find a homestay per your requirements as stated on this form. This fee cannot be refunded once the Homestay Families details have been forwarded to you. In addition, if for any reason you need to cancel your homestay reservation after you have received you Homestay Family details, a cancellation fee will apply. All cancellations must be made in writing and if the cancellation is received by Boston Homestay within 7 days of the scheduled arrival, two weeks of homestay fee is due. If the cancellation is received within 14 days of the scheduled arrival one week of homestay fee is due as a cancellation fee.

Please note : Airport Shuttle Pick-up Service is available, if required.
Please inquire about costs and details.

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       City:   
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   Postal Code:Country:
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(please include country and city codes)


	Fax Number:   


            E-Mail:   


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(if different from above)


 Name of Person to Contact in case of Emergency:


               This Persons Relationship to You:

	          (Mother, Father, Friend, etc.)


           Emergency Contact's Telephone Number:

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 Name of Company, Hospital, or School you'll be attending:


        Name of your Contact Person at the above location:


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Please tell us how you first heard about Boston Homestay Inc., in the space below:


Your Gender:  Male Female     Age:
 

Your Expected date of Arrival:


If you're arriving by plane,
Please advise flight arrival details to Boston's Logan International Airport
 (including Airline, Flight Number, and Arrival Time (AM or PM)), in the space below:


Your Expected date of Departure:
	

Your Expected length of stay:Weeks


What type of accommodations would you prefer:Economy      Business Professional

                                             Standard    Furnished Apartment

                                             Deluxe       Bed & Breakfast


Are you a smoker?YesNo


Can you live with other smokers in the house?Yes, other smokers are OK

						    No, I prefer a non-smoking house

Do you have any allergies?YesNo
(If yes, please explain in the comments box)

Do you have any food restrictions?YesNo
(If yes, please explain in the comments box)

Would you prefer a family with children?
Yes, I prefer a family with children
No, I prefer a family with no children
No Preference

Can you live in a home with pets?YesNo
(If No, please explain in the comments box)

Will you require a car parking space
 at the host Family residence?YesNo


Please explain your purpose for coming to Boston,
 and tell us a little bit about yourself, 
including your interests, hobbies, etc., in the space below:






  






If you have any problems submitting this form, please e-mail us instead, 
providing the same requested information.




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Meet Nancy of Boston Homestay Inc.
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Hello, I'm Nancy Pongratz, President and founder of 
Boston Homestay Inc. 
My husband Simon, daughter Christine, and I 
have been personally hosting 
International Visitors for many years in our home, 
and we've thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
The many wonderful friendships we've made with our 
guests from around the world 
has led to the founding of the company. 
Boston Homestay is dedicated to making your experience
in a homestay in the Greater Boston Area a pleasant one. 
Boston Homestay Host Families are personally interviewed 
and chosen for their commitment to making their 
International guests feel right at home.

My background includes over 25 years of experience in Public Relations, 
Human Resources, Real Estate, and working with Overseas Personnel in 
various business related fields. 
I look forward to hearing from you and helping you to find 
your "home away from home" while you're in the Greater Boston Area.

   

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Boston Homestay Inc.
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50 May St.
Needham, MA  02492   USA

Phone: (781) 449-9733

Fax: (781) 455-1153





e-mail : nancy@bostonhomestay.com
web site : www.bostonhomestay.com


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