SWPHomestay is a family home first and a guest house second. Mark and Elena Carter opened their spare room to travellers in 2014, and every guest since has been greeted at the gate by one of them.
We keep it simple: six private rooms, breakfast cooked in our own kitchen, a garden and a pool, and hosts who are always just down the hall. You will get honest prices, clean rooms and better local tips than any guidebook.
About our home
We opened our spare room to travellers in 2014. Today every guest is still greeted at the gate by one of us. We will point you to the best coffee on Maplewood Lane, lend you a bicycle for the lakeside trail and help plan your days.
Rooms are cleaned daily, sheets are line-dried, and the kitchen is yours whenever you feel like cooking.
Mark & Elena CarterYour hosts, living on site
Every stay includes
No hidden fees and no charges for the basics. This comes with every booking, whichever room you choose.
Fresh bread, fruit from our garden and eggs cooked the way you like them.
Walking routes, markets and day trips planned with a host who grew up here.
Gated grounds, keyless room entry and quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am.
Guest stories
We booked two nights and stayed five. The breakfasts alone were worth the trip, and our kids still ask about the garden swing.
Laura BennettFamily trip, Chicago
Spotless room, quiet nights and hosts who gave better tips than any guidebook. It felt like visiting old friends.
Daniel OrtizSolo traveller, Austin
The poolside suite was perfect for a work trip. Reliable Wi-Fi by day, a swim and a home-cooked dinner by night.
Priya SharmaBusiness stay, Denver
Elena packed us a picnic for the lake and Mark lent us bikes. Small touches like that are why we come back every autumn.
Easy check-in late at night, a spotless family room and pancakes waiting in the morning. Exactly what we needed after a long drive.
Ready when you are
Send us your dates and we will confirm availability within a few hours. No deposit, and free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.
