Experienced and well grounded famil
Overview
We live in a very clean, friendly and safe neighbourhood in North Vancouver close to Grouse Mountain and other ski resorts,walking trails, biking routes, Capilano Bridge, Lynn Canyon Park and bridge,etc. at the same time about 10 minutes away from downtown Vancouver by car and about 30 minutes by bus. There are 2 bus stops to downtown Vancouver just outside the house. Parking is on the street outside the home and also parking in driveway for 1 car. There are shopping malls, stores, fitness centre, restaurants etc, all within easy reach of our home. Our family has been hosting international students and guests, and families, from all over the world for the past 37 years. We enjoy people , their language, ways of life and food. We help people with their paperwork, bank work, bus passes, ID requirements, jobs etc. My wife and I are also always available for any questions, help and problems that a guest might have. All our guests can and do use the microwave, toaster and kettle and all these appliances are in the kitchen. My wife also helps the guests in their cooking needs on the stove 2 to 3 times a week and also teaches them to cook wonderful meals in the microwave. We have been doing this for 37 years and have a lot of experience in this matter. We have guests who eat upto three times a day and some none at all. You will not go hungry. When you book your Homestay dates and pay for your homestay , if you do have to cut short your Homestay for any reason, no portion of the balance of your Homestay fee will be refunded.
House Rules
WELCOME TO CANADA AND YOUR HOMESTAY FAMILY. Enjoy your stay. This is a PRIVATE/FAMILY HOME for our guests to enjoy, so normal house rules apply. No smokers, drug users, alcohol, noisy or party going people. Also respect and consideration for host family, fellow students/guests and Canadian values. NO FRIENDS, male or female, of guests are allowed in the house or the room. When requesting our Homestay and For safety and security reasons all guests must give their full details, like ages, male or female, if there are accompanying guests, their details, purpose of their visit ie. Work, holiday or study. WIFI CHARGES, for 1 device only. 1 to 4 days $4.00 per day. For 1 week $15.00, 2 weeks $22.00, 3 weeks $30.00, 4 weeks $40.00. Payment Method_ _ guests might be required to pay a 25% down payment in advance of your arrival and the balance upon arrival at the hosts home. Bank details will be informed after confirming the booking on line. Cancellation Policy_ _ we ask our guests to give us at least 7 days notice for any cancellation. Any cancellation less than 7 days will not be refunded. Clothes washing __ when a guest arrives for more than 7 nights, clothes will be washed once a week, 1 load only, at no charge. For less than 7 nights there will be a charge of 10.00 / load. HOSTING __We have been hosting guests/students from all over the world for the past 37 years because we enjoy different cultures, languages and ways of life. For the safety and security of our home and for the well being and comfort of all the guests in our home, these are some guidelines. 1. Breakfast is allowed between 8:30and 9:30 am 2. Dinner is allowed from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. LUNCH is allowed between 1pm and 2:00 pm. So as NOT TO DISTURB any guests who go to school or work early in the morning, 3. No showers are allowed after 10:00 pm 4. No talking on the phone is allowed after 10:30 pm and till 7:30 am. A guest can always go outside the home on the driveway, or on the patio and make a phone call. 5. All cooked foods are to be eaten in the kitchen . Only snacks like chips, cookies are allowed to be eaten in the room. 6. For the convenience of all the guests please keep bathroom times to only 15 or 20 minutes. Please KEEP BATHROOM CLEAN. 7. No smoking, drinking of alcohol or use of drugs is allowed in the house. STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 8. Because of a fire hazard, NO SMALL APPLIANCES are allowed to be used in any guest room, eg. electric kettles, heaters, stoves and toasters, bed warmers. 9. On departure day (check out day) guests must leave the Homestay before 11:00 am. 10. For guests who go out for the evening and come back late there is a key provided.
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
This room is north facing on the same level ie. basement (north facing) with wifi , desk and lamp and closet. This room IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE PRESENT TIME, till further notice. Thank you.
South facing large double room for 1 person, or for a couple, with wifi,desk and lamp. Great view of garden and lots of light. There is room for a third person but at an extra charge of $35.00/night.
This room is west facing, with two desks and two single beds. This room is available for 1 or 2 guests. There is room for a third person for an extra $35.00 per night (sleeping bag ).
Room on top floor of house facing mountains, with desk, lamp and deluxe. For Single Person only. Faces north and view of gardens with lots of light, has a queen size bed and is a big, comfortable room.
This is a large double bedroom for 1 person or for a couple. It is south facing with a great view of the garden. It has a small fridge and a desk with lamp. It can also accommodate another person with a sleeping bag at an extra cost of $35.00 per night.
This room is strictly for people who have nowhere else to go, or if people extend their stay for a week or 2. It is small but cozy and a full view of the mountains.