Garden Paradise
Overview
In this homestay, you don't just get a room... you will virtually have the whole apartment all to yourself! I will check in with you when you will be here and when you will be out, and will go elsewhere to leave you your space when you are in. I live in a 650-square-foot apartment in a beautiful and exciting area of Vancouver called "Mount Pleasant". I am on the ground floor, south facing, looking into the most beautiful garden -- I call it the Garden of Eden. My place is quiet and super bright, and inside it's like a silent retreat. There is a huge, shared back lawn at the back of my building, with tall trees providing cooling shade. When you go out the front doors of the building, however, you are one block from a hustling, bustling bee hive of fun activity. One block west and south is a huge, vibrant park which takes up several city blocks. One block east is Main Street with dozens of delicious, character restaurants and cafes to choose from. There is a Save-on-Foods grocery store, post office and dollar store in a mini-mall on the north-west corner of Main Street, also one block away. This is the hub of Vancouver, where you are 10 to 20 minutes from downtown, Kitsilano, Commercial Drive --all the happening areas -- and right in this happening area, "Mount Pleasant", a beautiful walking neighbourhood full of gorgeous, character homes. I am a certified English and French teacher, currently teaching on-line, and a yoga teacher (currently not teaching). We are intelligent and warm, and enjoy travelling, camping, healthy eating, keeping in shape, and enjoying life with friends and family. There is street parking on the street (14th Avenue near Main, or Quebec Street). The place is tastefully decorated with live-wood furniture, and a modern white couch, which can convert into another queen-sized bed to sleep two additional people. There is a shared fridge in the kitchen and in the bedroom. There is a patio which greets the morning sun and a plethora of birds. I require a minimum of two days. No smoking or pets, though I do have a cat and will ask you to feed her in the morning if I am not home in the apartment myself. Guests must be quiet and respectful of my neighbours, no loud partying. It is a very quiet building. Cash payment is due on arrival.
House Rules
No smoking, drinking, drugs or pets. Quiet time from 11 pm to 7 am. Limited fridge space, but there is an additional fridge in the bedroom. Lock all doors when leaving. Keep areas clean, as you would your own home. No visitors without the host's consent. Quiet entry and exit. Welcome to use the TV and to relax on the patio. Please leave key on the kitchen counter when leaving, and arrive at pre-arranged check-in time.
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
The master bedroom is cool and quiet, with extra fridge and TV. The mattress is brand new, with a feather duvet. Modern pullout couch can provide an extra queen-sized space for two more people.