About Us
Why Sweet Home California is the right place?
Affordable prices
Moving to California can be very expensive. Most places can legally charge a security deposit of two months rent on top of the first month rent. At Sweet Home California, the security deposit is only $300,00! Our Accommodations are particularly convenient and cheaper for our residents.
Exclusive services
We offer the best types of rooms and locations plus some additional services that you can´t find in the neighborhood. Just give us a try! Apply for a room as soon as possible, so we can take your request into account!
4-Week minimum contract
Leasing contracts at most places require at least one year minimum term. At Sweet Home California, a only 30 days minimum contract is required! What we offer is a month-to-month rental period to live in our Accommodations!
Move in just with a suitcase!
Our place provides beds, full bedding set, desks, chairs, kitchens equipped with refrigerators, cooking ranges, utensils, Wi-Fi and TV!
Make friends all over the world in one place
Enjoy the wonderful experience to share a place with people from different nationalities! That will help you to have an idea of each country culture and habits!
You don’t know the area?
Don’t worry, we are there for you: Sweet Home California will provide you with a map showing the shopping plazas, grocery stores, pharmacies, dining places. All the Accommodations are located next the bus stop or Metro Station. Moreover, we offer Support Services such as Airport Pickup. Check it out on how it can be helpful for you!
Live-in Manager Assistance
The accommodations are supervised at all times. A Live-in staff resides in the dormitory to help residents deal with residential issues. Also, maintenance is immediately provided whenever needed.
There’s no way to get bored in California
There’s something for everyone: you can go surfing, snowboarding, mountain hiking and riding a dunes buggy in the desert. We are also conveniently surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment and all the major attraction such as Hollywood, Disneyland and Universal Studios. The list of things to do in California is endless!
FAQ
1 – What is the Security Deposit?
A security deposit serves to protect the Housing Company if the resident breaks or violates the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. It may be used to cover up for damage in the premises, key replacement or for the unpaid rent.
2 – IS THE SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?
-Accommodation: As long as all the keys are returned with the room left in a good condition and the move out notice is provided, then a ($250) is refunded to the resident. -Homestay: As long as all the keys are returned with the room left in a good condition and the move out notice is provided, then a ($300) is refunded to the resident.
What is the Placement fee?
Placement fee refers to the only one time-fee that you pay before your move in date. This means that the placement fee must always be paid in advance in order to reserve a room. This one-time fee will cover all the amenities available during your stay such as the application paper work, furnished bedroom and living room, full bedding set, kitchenware, regular maintenance, utilities, TV and Wi-Fi provided and a live-in manager who provides assistance 24/7.
What is a Move Out Notice?
Resident must give a 4-week notice before leaving our Accommodation or Homestay. Failure to comply with this then one is liable to be charged for the 4 weeks rent when they move without a 4-week notice.
What time can I check in?
The check in time in our Accommodation is between 10am – 4pm. We might charge an extra fee if you check in before the reception hours. The check in time in Homestay is between 10am – 8pm.
What is the minimum lease requirement for Homestay?
As it is hard to find a host Family interested to host an International Student for less than a month, we require at least a 4-week minimum lease.
What is the minimum lease requirement for Accommodation?
There’s no minimum lease for Accommodation. However, keep in mind that the reservation is based on the payment period dates.
Can I extend the period of stay in the Accommodation after my arrival?
Yes, as long as there are available rooms. The number of rooms is limited, so you should make a reservation for the whole expected period.