About
STAY A WHILE.
Thoughtfully furnished homes in Hertfordshire for weekends away, work trips, relocations and longer stays, looked after by a local host who actually picks up the phone.
Meet your host
Hi, I'm Ilana.
I spent ten years working in corporate marketing, mostly behind the scenes making sure the details were right. Then I bought a run down house in St Albans, spent a year renovating it, and realised that turning a space into somewhere people love being is something that brings me joy.
Hosted by Oak is what came next. I set up each home the way I'd want it when I'm travelling or on a work trip – a proper bed, somewhere to work or to have a meal, a kitchen you can actually cook in, and everything where you'd expect it to be. Every home is professionally cleaned between stays, and if something isn't right, you message me and I sort it.
What you can expect
What you can count on.
Thoughtful design
Comfy, calm and properly stocked, so it feels like home from the moment you walk in.
Professional cleaning
Hotel standard cleans and fresh linen every stay, with mid stay cleans available on longer bookings.
Fast replies
Message me and you'll hear back from a real person, quickly – not a call centre.