Friendly Family Home, Coquitlam BC
Overview
Hi there! Welcome to Canada and to our home! We are a family of five - mom, dad, two daughters, and grandma. Our primary language spoken at home is English but dad is also fluent in Spanish. We have years of experience hosting international students as well as au pairs from many different countries. Our home is located in Coquitlam, BC, in the greater Vancouver area. We are in a suburban neighbourhood close to parks, schools, a lake, and many recreational facilities! You will be within walking distance to the bus stop, library, track field, and a sports complex with swimming, skating and a gym. The grocery store is nearby too. In our home, you will have your own private bedroom on the main floor (furnished with a double bed, dresser, desk, bookshelf, and TV). The room has its own entrance, a small patio, and private ensuite bathroom. The kitchen, living room, dining room, and laundry room will be shared with us. There is also a fenced backyard where you are welcome to lounge if you want to relax in the sun or BBQ in the summer! A fun fact about our family is that we are animal lovers! We have 2 adorable fur babies - our dogs. They are both very friendly and sweet-natured. Since we do have kids and doggies, we can’t promise a totally quiet household. Sometimes the kids are noisy when they play and sometimes the dogs bark. But we CAN promise a welcoming, friendly family during your time with us! We are laid back, easygoing, and happy to help with anything you need during your stay. (Please note: 50% deposit is due when booking agreement is made.)
House Rules
Our Homestay Rules and Guidelines EMERGENCIES: If you are ever lost or don’t know what to do when you are away from home, please contact us for help. If there is an emergency or you are in danger, please call 911 on your phone to notify the police, ambulance or fire department. Tell them your location and the situation. COMMUNICATION: Communication is key. We want to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Please talk to us if you have any questions or concerns. We will do the same if needed. KEYS: You will have your own house key. Never lend this key to anyone else. Please take care of the key and return it to us when your stay is finished. Please keep our home secure by locking the door when you leave the house. MEALS: We will provide breakfast for you every morning. You may help yourself to breakfast items in the kitchen such as toast, eggs, cereal, fruit, yogurt, etc. Please tell us what food you prefer for breakfast so we can buy these items for you. Also please let us know if you have any food allergies. You will be responsible for your own lunch, dinner, and snacks. Feel free to use the kitchen to prepare your meals but please leave the kitchen clean and tidy when you are finished. LAUNDRY: You will have a laundry basket in your room. Together we will discuss which day(s) will be your laundry days to use the washer and dryer. You will be responsible for washing your own towels and bed sheets. YOUR ROOM: Your room is your private space. We will always knock before entering. If there is anything you need in your room to make you more comfortable, please let us know. Please keep your bedroom clean and tidy. Please take your garbage out when it is full. YOUR BATHROOM: You have your own private bathroom. We provide soap, toilet paper, Kleenex tissues, and towels for you to use. All other toiletries and hairdryer are your responsibility. Please keep your bathroom clean and tidy. OUR FAMILY AREAS: You are welcome to make yourself at home in the common areas on the main floor of the house. This includes the living room, kitchen, and dining room., as well as the backyard. Please respect quiet time after 8:30pm as our children will be sleeping. No loud noise after 8:30pm. VISITORS/FRIENDS: Please do not bring strangers into our home. No unknown visitors or overnight guests. This is for the safety of our children. TRANSPORTATION: You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from school and other places you’d like to go. You can purchase a monthly transit pass for the bus and skytrain. We will show you where the nearest bus stop is and how to use the bus and skytrain. Bus routes and information can be found at https://www.translink.ca/. SMOKING, DRINKING, DRUGS: Smoking is not allowed inside the house. This includes vapes and electronic cigarettes. If you smoke, please do so outside. Drinking alcohol is NOT allowed. Marijuana and illegal drugs are NOT allowed. OTHER: We have 2 children. Please treat them with kindness and respect. They often spend time in the main living room and you are of course welcome to join them if you’d like. We have 2 dogs who are very friendly. Please be kind and gentle with them. We sometimes doggy-sit for other families as well. ALWAYS CLOSE THE BACK GATE if you come in/out of the back yard. The dogs will run away if the gate is left open! If you are feeling sick and need to see a doctor, let us know and we will advise you where the nearest medical center is. We will help you get there if needed. If you accidentally break or damage anything in the house, please let us know right away. Please talk to us if you have any questions or concerns. We will do the same if needed. Ultimately we want to make you as comfortable as possible and give you the very best experience :) We hope you enjoy your stay with us! We look forward to getting to know you better!
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
This room is on the main floor with its own entrance door, small patio, full ensuite bathroom, and cable TV. The room is furnished with a double bed, night table, dresser, desk, closet, and bookshelf.