home away from home
noun phraseUK /ˌhəʊm əˈweɪ frəm ˈhəʊm/
US /ˌhoʊm əˈweɪ frəm ˈhoʊm/
A place that feels as warm and safe as your own house.
Grandma's cottage is a real home away from home for us.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A place where you feel relaxed and accepted, even if it is not where you live.
The little café on the corner became a home away from home for the students.
3. A temporary place that gives you the same comfort as your real home.
During the long trip, the hotel felt like a home away from home.
4. A place you visit often and know very well.
The library is my home away from home on rainy days.