This is my across-the-street neighbor! I’ll get more pictures of my homestay but this is what sold me on the place. Between the church, San Francisco, that is still in use and all the associated ruins, it takes up two blocks surrounded by old walls and blooming bougainvillea, and so the street is quiet and lovely.
A few words about homestays. It can be a wonderful unforgettable way to experience a place however you can also end up in a virtual dorm situation. Or you can join a family. I like to join a family. (I do travel solo and it is easy and a joy for me to join in.) If the school takes you to a place that doesn’t feel good for you, you can ask to be taken to another. It’s your time and your money and the school and the homestay want you to be satisfied so don’t be shy.
Also bear in mind that wherever you stay your hosts are willing to take strangers into their home for very little remuneration. They simply don’t have what you have and you need to have reasonable expectations.