
호미즈들의
이야기.
실제 입주자의 경험담과 편집하지 않은 구글 리뷰를 한자리에.
입주자가 직접 들려주는 이야기


“안녕하세요, 저는 세브린이에요. 서울에서 1년 계약직 기회가 생겼는데, 회사에서 숙소를 제공해준다고 해도 그냥 호텔 같은 공간에서 1년을 보내고 싶지 않았어요. 진짜 서울 사람처럼 살아보고 싶었거든요.”“안녕하세요, 저는 세브린이에요. 서울에서 1년짜리 계약직 자리가 생겼는데, 회사 측에서 숙소를 알아봐 준다고 했어요. 그런데 솔직히, 그 선택지가 딱 '1년짜리 호텔 생활'처럼 느껴졌거든요. 저는 그게 싫었어요. 진짜 동네에 녹아들고 싶었고, 서울 사람들이 실제로 사는 방식으로 살아보고 싶었어요. 인스타그램을 뒤지다가 Shared Homies를 발견했고, 스티브에게 바로 연락했어요. 그리고 지금, 서울 생활이 정말 좋아요. 제가 사는 동네는 다문화 감성이 있으면서도 굉장히 한국적인 곳이에요. 동네 골목 소상공인 사장님들이랑 스몰토크 하는 게 일상이 됐고, 등산 모임에서 친구도 많이 생겼어요. 드로잉 클럽에도 들어갔다가 생애 첫 그룹 전시회까지 열었고요. 스티브는 꼼꼼하고 진심 어린 집주인이에요. 속 좋고 믿을 수 있는 사람이에요. 100% 추천합니다.”

“해외에서도 방을 찾을 수 있고, 보증금도 부담 없고, 이사 당일에도 도움을 받을 수 있어요. 집 문제가 생기면 연락했을 때 바로 답장이 와요. 외국인 셰어하우스를 고민 중이라면 여기가 맞아요.”“서울에서 집을 구할 때, 솔직히 제일 무서웠던 게 보증금이었어요. 외국에서는 한두 달치 월세만 맡기면 되는데, 여기는 몇 천만 원을 한 번에 내야 한다고 하잖아요. 그게 너무 부담돼서 셰어하우스를 알아보기 시작했고, Shared Homies를 찾았어요. 제일 좋았던 건 한국에 오기 전에 이미 방을 확정할 수 있었다는 거예요. 해외에서 검색하고, 문의하고, 계약까지 다 됐어요. 인천공항에 내려서 방황하지 않아도 됐고요. 보증금도 일반 부동산 매물에 비하면 훨씬 낮아서, 처음 서울 정착하는 입장에서 현실적으로 맞는 선택이었어요. 이사 당일에도 혼자 알아서 하는 게 아니라 실제로 도움을 받았어요. 집에 문제가 생겼을 때도, 연락하면 빠르게 답장이 왔고 그냥 넘어가는 일 없이 처리가 됐어요. 하우스 매니저 Stephen이 있는데, 처음엔 그냥 관리자겠거니 했는데 지금은 완전히 우리 멤버예요. 친절하고 편하게 대해줘서 집 얘기, 동네 얘기, 이것저것 다 물어볼 수 있어요. 방은 각자 개인 공간이 있고, 거실은 함께 쓰는 구조예요. 플랫메이트들이랑 공용 공간에서 보내는 시간이 생각보다 훨씬 좋아요. 외국인 친화 셰어하우스 찾고 있다면, 진짜 추천해요 ❤️”

“서울에 처음 왔을 때 걱정이 많았는데, Shared Homies 덕분에 생각보다 훨씬 수월하게 자리를 잡을 수 있었어요. 룸메이트들이 진짜 가족 같아졌고, 동네도 정말 마음에 들어요.”“처음 서울에 왔을 때 가장 무서웠던 게 두 가지예요. 높은 보증금이랑, 한국어가 부족해서 좋은 방을 못 구하면 어쩌나 하는 걱정이요. 그 두 가지를 한꺼번에 해결해 줬다는 게 솔직히 제일 컸어요. 계약 과정에서 언어 때문에 불이익을 받거나, 부동산에서 갑자기 매물이 사라지는 경험 없이 방을 구할 수 있었거든요. 같이 사는 룸메이트들이 어느 순간 가족처럼 느껴졌고, 지금은 동네 자체도 정말 좋아요.”

“서울에서 보낸 시간을 돌아보면, 가장 기억에 남는 순간들은 전부 제가 살던 그 공간에서 생겼어요. 가족이 아닌 사람과 함께 사는 건 처음이었는데, 운이 좋게도 생각하는 방식도, 생활 방식도 잘 맞는 룸메이트 두 분을 만났어요...”“서울에서 보낸 시간을 돌아보면, 가장 기억에 남는 순간들은 전부 제가 살던 그 공간에서 생겼어요. 가족 말고 다른 사람과 함께 사는 건 처음이었는데, 생각하는 방식도 생활 패턴도 잘 맞는 룸메이트 두 분을 만난 게 정말 운이 좋았어요. 외국인 셰어하우스가 처음이라 솔직히 걱정을 좀 했거든요. 그리고 서울에 오기 전부터 막연하게 상상했던 '내가 살고 싶은 공간'이랑 거의 딱 맞았어요. 동네 위치도 생각보다 훨씬 편했고, 집 자체도 기대 이상이었어요. 그걸 직접 느끼고 나서부터는 서울 생활이 한결 수월해졌어요. 가능하다면 지금 당장 그 방으로 다시 돌아가고 싶어요!! 또 한 가지 정말 안심이 됐던 건, 문의를 드릴 때마다 집주인 측에서 항상 빠르게 답변을 주셨다는 거예요. 외국인 셰어하우스 특성상 계약이나 생활 관련해서 모르는 게 생기기 마련인데, 그때마다 든든하게 도움을 받을 수 있었어요. 망설임 없이 추천할 수 있는 곳이에요. 자리가 난다면 저도 다시 들어가고 싶을 정도예요!! 정말 감사했어요 😆”

“이태원이랑 강남 두 곳 다 써봤는데, 방이 생각보다 훨씬 넓고 깔끔했어요. 매니저분이 연락이 정말 잘 됐고, 뭘 물어봐도 친절하게 답해줬어요. 서울 어디든 나가기 편한 위치에, 전체적으로 기대 이상이었어요.”

“이탈리아에서 서울로 왔을 때, 아는 사람이 한 명도 없었어요. 근데 Shared Homies 덕분에 정말 좋은 사람들을 만났어요. 방은 풀옵션에 아늑하고, 운영팀은 집 밖에서도 항상 챙겨줘서 가족 같은 느낌이었어요. 낯선 도시에서 내 편이 생긴 느낌이랄까요. 커뮤니티가 필요한 분들께 진심으로 추천해요!”

“서울에서 집 구하는 게 이렇게 편할 수 있다는 걸 Shared Homies 덕분에 처음 알았어요. 입국 전에 Steve 운영자와 직접 통화로 상담했는데, 다른 셰어하우스 업체들이랑은 확실히 다른 느낌이었어요.”“서울에서 집 구하는 게 이렇게 편할 수 있다는 걸 Shared Homies 덕분에 처음 알았어요. 입국 전에 Steve 운영자와 직접 통화로 상담했는데, 다른 외국인 셰어하우스 업체들이랑은 확실히 다른 느낌이었어요. 카카오톡 채널 하나 달랑 남겨두고 연락 안 되는 곳이 많은데, Steve는 실제로 전화를 받고, 매물도 같이 짚어가며 설명해줬어요. 막상 서울에 도착한 뒤에도 연락하면 빠르게 답장이 왔고, 뭔가 문제가 생기면 한 시간 안에 집까지 직접 왔어요. 방은 풀옵션이라 침구, 수건까지 다 갖춰져 있어서 짐 싸들고 오면 바로 생활할 수 있었고요. 보증금도 서울 일반 매물 기준으로는 부담 없는 수준이에요. 한국어가 아직 서툴러도 Steve가 영어로 편하게 소통해줘서, 부동산 계약서 앞에서 식은땀 흘릴 일이 없었어요.”
“I spent 4 months in this apartment in Seoul for my studies and it was wonderful ! I shared it with 2 roommates who were very nice ! The apartment was very comfortable and there was plenty of space !The owner was also very helpful, I recommend ! Thank you very much, I had a wonderful stay !”
“Shared homies is an easy way to find a house in Korea and meet people there. Steve was really available and helped us every time we needed it. The rent may be a bit high, but the deposit being low makes it convenient. Since the house I stayed in was pretty old, the isolation wasn't the best so it was really hot in summer and really cold in winter, but Steve did his best to fix the problems encountered. I had a great experience overall!”
“My best friend and I chose Shared Homies because we wanted to live together during our stay in Korea without going through traditional apartment rentals that usually require a minimum 1-year contract. We were staying for 11 months, so the flexibility was perfect. The rent is a bit high compared to some other options, but the deposit is really low, which helped us a lot as students. Our stay was overall very pleasant. We had two different roommates during the year and got along with both of them really well. One thing we really appreciated was being able to meet them through FaceTime beforehand to see if we were a good match! That made a big difference. Steve, who manages the rentals, was always very available and willing to help. Since the apartment we stayed in was quite old, we had some common issues (it was cold in the winter, hot in the summer) but Steve always did his best to make things more comfortable for us. One issue with our door took a bit of time to fix, as we had to go through a few steps, but in the end it was resolved and the handle is like new! The flexibility of the contract dates was also a big plus… we were even able to extend our stay without any problems when our plans changed. Living in a shared house also allowed us to meet new people and feel less alone, especially at the beginning of our stay in Korea. Would definitely recommend it to anyone coming to Korea for a few months and looking for a friendly, flexible, and community-oriented living experience! PS: Thanks for the Ice-creams~”
“My experience with Shared Homies was honestly amazing. I was there for 5 months, the logistics and settling in was very smooth which was a big relief because it was my first time in South Korea ! The house was warm and welcoming and I was always looking forward to coming home after a long day of work aha. Definitely recommend :)”
“Really cool apartment very well located in Seoul. Steve is always quick to anwser to help us when needed. I totally recommend!!”
“I stayed at SharedHomies apartment for six months and really enjoyed my stay! The apartment is very comfortable and warm, with spacious shared areas that are perfect for living with roommates. The rooms are also spacious, making it easy to have your own space, with plenty of furniture. Steve, the owner, was always attentive if we needed anything, and he made sure to connect people already living there with new roommates, which created a safe atmosphere and helped build a good match between everyone. The neighborhood is also very convenient, with lots of cafés, marts, convenience stores, subway and bus options, and restaurants. It’s a calm and safe area, perfect for living in Korea. I really felt at home there, so I would definitely recommend it for both short and long stays, and I would definitely come back!”
“I stayed at a Shared Homies apartment for 6 months and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better living experience in Korea. From the very beginning, communication was incredibly smooth and well-organized. Steve, is absolutely amazing, he genuinely cares about creating a positive and respectful atmosphere in his properties. Before I even moved in, he made sure to connect me with the other future roommates, so we could get to know each other, set expectations, and feel comfortable. I really appreciated how selective he was about who he accepts, which ensures a good match between housemates. It made me feel safe and welcome from day one. The apartment itself is spacious, clean, and very comfortable. There’s plenty of room for everyone, and the common areas are perfect for both privacy and socializing. Everything you could possibly need is nearby, convenience stores, restaurants, cafés, transport. Whether you're new to Korea or have been here a while, it's a great place to feel at home. Living here made my experience in Korea even more special. I made great friends, had lots of meaningful conversations, and truly felt part of a little community. If you’re looking for a cozy, well-managed, and welcoming home in Seoul, Shared Homies is 100% the way to go”
“Amazing modern place we got to stay at. Great value for money as we were visiting for 3 weeks. Thought we were able to find something modern with Steven and luckily enjoyed it a lot. We looked around Seoul and it was hard to find anything modern + decent sized for a good price so we felt fortunate about this one! Very clean & responsive too! Would use again next time we visit as well.”
“I stayed almost one year in the apartment, it was clean and equipped, the location was good, everything we needed was close to the apartment (supermarket, subway station, bus stop,...), the owner is really nice and available if we needed something. I recommend ! 😁”
“The house was great and Steve is very nice and helpful! I spent a wonderful year.”
“I lived in a shared homies property for about 7 months and it was great! Steve was an amazing landlord and always super responsive and quick to act on the few minor issues while I had while living in Seoul. totally recommend staying at one of their properties!”
“i stayed here for several months and it was honestly really great. the rent was affordable. the location was close to the university i attended and it was right in the middle of Seoul, which made many outings a breeze. if there were any issues, they would be solved within the week which also meant it was very easy to communicate. Steve was also accommodating when i wanted to extend my lease. thank you so much for making my stay in Korea memorable :)”
“I stayed in a house near Itaewon and thanks to this agency, and the experience turned out to be extremely positive. The house was cozy and well-maintained, located in a lively area that makes it easy to explore every corner of the city. Steve was always available and friendly, quickly addressing any need to make the stay even more comfortable. Communication with Steve was simple and transparent. I highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a long term accommodation in Seoul.”
“Amazing housing experience in Seoul! I had a fantastic stay at my apt in HBC The apartment was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything I needed for a seamless experience. The location was convenient, with easy access to public transportation, shops, and restaurants, making it perfect for exploring the city. The landlord, Steve is incredibly professional and very reactive —he quickly addressed any questions or needs I had during my stay. It truly felt like a home away from home, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in Seoul!! The main communication is in english, making it easier for foreigners to ask any questions. The process is highly reliable, they ensure all the tenants to get to know each other for collective approval before moving to the housing, and everything is proceeded very clear with indications when you arrive in seoul! Highly recommend this housing option for anyone visiting or moving to the city!”
“Place was very Comfortable and owner is very supportive Highly recommend”
“I rented an apartment from SharedHomies during my semester abroad in Seoul, and I am very happy about my decision. From the application process to handing the keys, everything went smoothly and without any issues. Throughout my stay, Steve was incredibly friendly, helpful, reliable and always quick to respond to any questions or problems I had. The apartment itself was also clean and well-maintained, which made me feel comfortable. I would definitely choose SharedHomies again in the future. Since it’s also a great opportunity to meet new people and make some new friendships. Highly recommend! Thank you, Steve!”
“I had a really nice and convenient experience with Shared-Homies! The apartment was decorated nicely and had every appliance that one would need, it was also very good located. Besides that, Steve always answers really fast and takes quick action for any problem that might come up in the apartment. I can easily recommend it 😊 if i come back to Korea, i’ll probably use this service again!!”
“Very friendly and quick to reply! Thanks for making my experience special. Highly recommend 💯”
“It was a good stay at the apartment and very comfortable place to live in. If you need any assistance regarding the apartment you can easily reach out to Steve and he’ll gladly help you out!”
“Booked this place for a colleague of mine visiting Korea for a month. The location is great and very convenient to use public transports. The neighbourhood is quiet but has all you need... Convenience Stores, fitness, restaurants, etc... Steve is a great host and very responsive to any request. The reservation process was flawless and very convenient.. Couple of messages, payment, and it was done... Same for the refund of the deposit at the end of the stay. To conclude, highly impressed with the service and recommend it without reservation!”