Housing FAQ for Guests
Remember, housing is NOT GUARANTEED. We currently have a housing cap of 35 spaces; after that, you will be placed on a wait list. Housing spaces are first come, first served, and are reserved for PAID registrants only. We will do our very best to make sure that you get a spot, but can only guarantee housing for those first 35 registrants until more hosts sign up. If you are traveling with someone, please make sure that they registered for housing as well! If you are interested in looking into other options, please click HERE.
As you probably already know, housing in New York is tight, and there are no extra spots to be squandered... so please let us know ASAP if your plans have changed!
Our hosts have graciously opened their homes to you, which in this town of New York is a huge deal. Space and privacy are important to us here! Please respect your hosts' home by doing the following:
- Bringing a card, a small gift, or other treat to share with them (It should not be expensive, just something to show that you are grateful for their help).
- Respecting the space (doing dishes, cleaning up after yourself).
- Respecting quiet time: party time is party time and sleep time is sleep time. Don't get them confused! :-)
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
You are expected to provide your own towel, toiletries, food, etc (unless otherwise negotiated with your host). You will be informed whether you will be expected to bring your own bedding after housing assignments go out.
WHAT WILL MY SLEEPING SPACE BE LIKE?
That depends on who you are placed with! Sleeping spaces range from space on the floor where you are expected to bring your own bedding, floor space with an airbed provided to you, a couch, or sometimes even a guest room with a real bed! It all depends on how many hosts we get to volunteer their homes, and what their accommodations are like. (Please notify your Housing Goddess with any specific concerns.)
HOW WILL I GET TO/FROM THE CLASSES AND DANCES?
Generally, a "house" will travel together, because it's easier - and more fun! - that way. You are in no way obligated to stick with the other people you are staying with, but it's probably wise. You will most likely end up navigating public transit to get places. Check out this page that Flouer put together about how to get around NYC!
WILL I GET A KEY?
Maybe! Some hosts do have extra keys for guests to come and go as they please; others will expect you to work around their schedule. Make sure you speak with your host to work this out BEFORE the weekend begins - we don't want you to end up locked out or stranded!
WHAT ABOUT FOOD?
Guests are generally responsible for their own meals. Ask your host or other locals for ideas on where the most delicious, cheap food is! Remember - don't eat your hosts food without permission!
GIFT POLICY:
It is customary to plan on giving your host a thank-you gift of some sort. It's not mandatory, but is a really nice way of saying thank you - and keeping our hosts happy helps ensure that we have hosts for you again next year! It does not need to be anything fancy or expensive. It can be a card, some candy/chocolates, something you've drawn for them, a home-cooked meal, or anything else you can think of.