Living with Host
2 double rooms with blackout blinds/curtains. One is in the attic and has a river view. The other room is on the 2nd floor next to the bathroom. You have full access to the kitchen which has a beautiful river view. Good public transport connections to theatres. My home is in a safe suburban area.
Guest Parking
There is free street parking on the road outside my house.
The Area and Transport
My house is a 3 minute walk to a bus that goes directly to the city centre or Eastleigh centre, where the theatres are. Southampton centre is about a 4 mile walk. I am a 5 minute drive from Southampton Airport Parkway train station.
There is a tidal river edging onto the back of my garden (I have kayaks!) which is always changing due to the tides. There is a park lined with trees opposite so it's very tranquil. Sitting in the kitchen in the morning is a perfect way to start the day, especially if you catch the local swans flying in! You can easily spend an hour walking in the park.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 Host.
The bathroom, kitchen, downstairs toilet and garden are all shared. The kitchen has an island which has comfortable bar stools with a river view, which is tree lined on the opposite side.
I often have friends or family popping in or coming for dinner.
Excluded Facilities
Restricted use of the sitting room. You're welcome to use the sitting room in the day or when I'm not using it in the evening.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
11:00 - 22:00
Check-out
18:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
All pets are welcome
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Please don't leave keys in the front door at anytime as, even if I'm not home, family/friends may need access to my house.
Please don't change the kitchen underfloor heating temperature (small thermostat next to the door frame in the kitchen). The big black one can be used to change the central heating temperature.
The shower door is a 'reflective' door so it needs to be at an angle when you shower. If you 'close' it the water will escape onto the floor.
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Pets are living at or visiting the property
I sometimes look after my friends small, friendly dog. Everyone I know falls in love with her.
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Other
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Property decluttered where possible
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Hand sanitiser provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Non-slip mats provided
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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Had a delightful time staying at Kirsten’s lovely house. Parking outside on the street was easy and amazing views of the river each morning as I came down for breakfast. Kirsten made me feel most welcome. Food preparation was easy and the house was lovely and quiet at all times.
Would definitely recommend.
23rd May 2026
Evie had a wonderful stay with you whilst on tour for Jolly Old Time Entertainment! Thank you so much!
3rd Nov 2025
A lovely place to stay, I will be back next year!
22nd Aug 2025
Just fab.
9th Apr 2024
Excellent host and a really nice house in a very good location. Everything great.
29th Nov 2023
Room was clean, bright and very comfortable. Very easy to catch bus or train into town. Kristin was very friendly. Overall, I had a lovely time. The view over the river from the bedroom was amazing!
20th Sep 2023
Great digs, exactly as described. Thanks for having me!
11th Sep 2023
Kirsten was a lovely host, very friendly and accomodating with an artistic and comfortable home close to the bus stop and station to get ijnto the town centre.
24th Apr 2023
Kirsten has a lovely, clean and tidy home overlooking the river. Communication was excellent and Kirsten was a very friendly and personable host. Excellent value for money, would highly recommend!
18th Mar 2023
Thanks James. It was nice to have the love of water in common and you appreciated the river so much!
This was my second visit to Kirsten’s lovely house. I’m glad that I was able to book it again for the month of December.
The house is well appointed and the room I had was very comfortable.
There are good transport links.
Would happily stay again
30th Jan 2023
Great digs - thanks!
19th Nov 2022
Kristen was lovely! Very comfortable bed in a spacious room, and the kitchen backs onto the river. Gorgeous!
14th Nov 2022
A highlight of the tour - a very comfortable bed for a series of good sleeps, and an excellent shower to reawaken in the morning! Kirsten, a wonderful host, and the river flowing past the garden were the highlights… calming nature to soothe the soul.
31st Oct 2022
Kirsten was a lovely host, the bedroom was a bit cluttered with children’s toys etc but other than that I had a great stay.
4th Apr 2022
I stayed in a lovely, large first floor bedroom, overlooking a quiet road.
All facilities were made available to me and the house is equipped to the highest standard.
13th Jan 2022
Thanks Glynn.
I hope your journey home was ok. Sorry I didn't see you before you went. Maybe see you next year! You're welcome back any time 👍
First class digs with Kirsten as a charming and accommodating host. Wish I could come back in summer for the river wildlife at the bottom of the garden. Highly recommended.
1st Feb 2020
Thanks Ben it was rally nice to chat to you. Best of luck with everything.
Kirsten was very accommodating! Thank you once again!
17th Nov 2019
All super. A lovely week in a lovely room!
4th Nov 2019
Kirsten's house was having a revamp whilst I was there but she warned me in advance. Still had good use of Kitchen and my room was very spacious and cosy. Would definitely stay again if I'm in Southampton.
15th Jun 2019
I spent a lovely night at this place.is felt very welcome!
17th Apr 2019
Good place to stay, easy walk to the NST Campus!
15th Apr 2019
Lovely home to stay in for the week. I didn't see Kirsten too much, but always friendly and chatty. The room was very quiet and had stunning views of the river. Thank you Kirsten.
7th Jan 2019
Kirsten is a friendly and welcoming host. The room I stayed in (next to the bathroom) was spacious and comfortable. The bus stop is a 5 minute walk from the house and has plenty of buses into town that run late so very handy for the mayflower theatre
4th Nov 2018
This is the second time I have stayed and once again it was a wonderful and welcoming stay. I would recommend highly.
14th Oct 2018
Great night sleep!
29th Aug 2018
Stunning thought out rooms with a surprise river at the end of the garden.
29th Aug 2018
My stay was short but very sweet. Its a lovely relaxing place and room (attic room) and Kristen was very quick to answer any of my messages and very friendly. If I am travelling this way again I would very much like to stay. Thank you
24th Jun 2018
Thank you Gemma, you'd be very welcome to stay again.
Kirsren
Beautiful digs, I had the attic room. Nice easy walk to the Nuffield with plenty of shops on the way.
Kirsten was a pleasant host, although we didn't see eachother very often.
Would definitely recommend and stay again
11th May 2018
Kirsten has a lovely home near the river. A good location if you are performing at the Nuffield at Southampton Uni, just a 20 mins walk away. Kirsten is friendly and very helpful and my room was comfortable and cozy. Definitely would recommend!
12th Mar 2018
Thanks Kenny, and for the recipe - it's lovely
Had a really lovely stay at Kirsten's, the loft room is really wonderful and comfy. Gorgeous having the river at the bottom of the garden. Easy walk to the Nuffield and easy Uber ride back as well :-) highly recommended
12th Mar 2018
Thanks Katie
Kirsten was very easy going and put up with my odd booking days! The attic room had a great view on to the river (you could go kayaking!). Bus stop nearby for city centre and Uni. A v good Thai cafe round corner!
26th Feb 2018
A friendly house with the very lovely Kirsten. A quiet neighbourhood with street parking. The room shown in the picture isn't the attic room but a large bedroom next to the bathroom.
11th Jan 2018
Thanks for the review Matt - happy to have tips on cleanliness! Although I can't do anything about the bath as it was stained by the previous house owner and I can't get the stains out.
I rent out two rooms so sorry if i put you in the wrong one!
I was only here fleetingly and didn’t meet Kirsten, but the room was lovely and the bed extremely comfy. I’d definitely stay again! :)
20th Oct 2017
Such a lovely comfortable stay. Staying in the attic was a delight. Gorgeous back garden by the lake. Highly recommended and would stay again. Thank you Kirsten.
3rd Oct 2017
Thanks you Stephen, pleasure to have you.
A great room, within easy cycle ride to The Point in Eastleigh. A spacious room and lovely house. Kirsten was very accommodating. Thank you so much!
19th Sep 2017
Thanks Verity, hope the rest of the tour went well.
Kirsten was very relaxed and friendly. Garden has lovely views over River Itchen. Occasional noise from planes at Southampton airport, but didn't disturb us. Would certainly book again.
18th Aug 2017
Thanks Philip, maybe see you again if you come to the festival another year.
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