Friendly atmosphere - Host Students
Overview
Calgary is such a vibrant city full of friendly hospitable people and our family is no different. We hope that you choose to stay with us during your studies or explore and discover Calgary Alberta Canada. We are a mixed culture family (European/Asian) with 2 fun loving children both over the age of 18 who since have moved out so we are empty nesters. We also have a loving, fun and adorable dog (Buster) who's a 11 year old hypo allergenic Maltese. We have been hosting International Students from Montreal/Asia/Europe since 2012 and they've been a great addition to our family and we've come to love them as our own. Light breakfast is included. Use of kitchen schedule will be discussed. We primarily host (Students) but we're open for vacationers (short 3 months minimum or long stays 10 -12 months maximum ), working professionals or on working holidays etc... We love hosting and hope we'll hear from you. We are conveniently located in a quiet, accessible and safe neighborhood in Scenic Acres NW. Only a few minutes walk to the bus stop, C train station, library and shops, restaurants, gym, doctor and dental offices. Very close proximity to Canada Olympic Park (COP), University of Calgary, SAIT and Junior/Senior High Schools. Family oriented, warm, friendly and most specially caring. We provide cozy living environment and we treat our students/guests with respect, care and always willing to help out in any way we can. We would be honored to share our home and family unit and make lasting friendship. Please see pictures attached, although we have recently repainted the interior with grey tones for a more neutral color. We don't host couples. Due to our previous situation we require proof of at least 2 Covid vaccination record as we are also fully vaccinated for both parties peace of mind and safety. Payment - the deposit of 25% of the full fee is required once booking has been completed collected in advance on behalf of the host to secure the room and protect against no show! PayPal is the best platform for payment and email address will be provided once booking is confirmed ! You then pay your host the balance due on arrival or up to 2 business days after your scheduled arrival date. We accept e-transfer, PayPal or cash. Rules will be discussed upon arrival. CLEANLINESS and RESPECT is outmost importance. *** Please take note that I unfortunately experience migraines triggered by strong food smells. Therefore, I kindly request my guests to be considerate of this condition and inquire with me before cooking anything that could potentially affect it. Cooking is allowed 1-2/week as the kitchen gets busy! We ask that each guests cook their meals good for 3 days at a time to avoid traffic in the kitchen. Thank you in advance for understanding!! Serious inquiries only. Thank you.
House Rules
• The kitchen area is to be kept clean at all times. That includes washing your dishes, wiping down counters and ensuring all things are put back in their proper places • Absolutely no smoking and/or drug use is permitted in the house. If this occurs it is grounds for immediate departure from the home • No eating in bedrooms and no food in bedrooms .Space will be provided in the kitchen cupboards to those who wish to have their own groceries. You are responsible in keeping your room clean/tidy. • One shower/bath per day maximum 10 minutes. • Washrooms are to be cleaned once per week and a schedule should be determined between those using each washroom • No guests allowed. • Front Door must be double locked at all times. • Please ensure lights are turned off after you. Also, only turn on lights when it’s dark out and lights off after 10 pm. • Use of the washing machine (once/wk and no less than 10 items or not over a full load. Empty the dryer lint tray. • The only footwear that should be worn past the front entrance way is slippers, socks or of course bare feet. • Notification needed if you are returning home after 9 PM as a safety precaution. Note: Check in time anytime after 12 noon and Check out time is no earlier than 11 am. Smoking is not allowed. Payment Method: Please note that we require our guests to pay 25% of the booking total to us in advance of the booking to hold your room (on top of the 15% service fee paid to Homestay.com) Cancellation Policy: We ask our guests to give us at least 7 days’ notice for any cancellation. Any cancellation later than this will not be refunded.” We use PayPal or e transfer as your payment method as it is the most straightforward and safest method of payments.
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