Meaning of the word "home is home, be it ever so homely" in English

What does "home is home, be it ever so homely" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

home is home, be it ever so homely

US /hoʊm ɪz hoʊm, bi ɪt ˈɛvər soʊ ˈhoʊmli/
UK /həʊm ɪz həʊm, biː ɪt ˈɛvə səʊ ˈhəʊmli/
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Idiom

used to say that one's own home is the best place to be, even if it is very simple or plain

Example:
After traveling for months, I realized that home is home, be it ever so homely.
The cottage was small and old, but home is home, be it ever so homely.