Meet Linda
Creative, Helpful, Friendly
When you stay with us you are not only a guest but become part of a family experience ..We have a large extended family and love our guests to feel like they are in a “home away from home” !
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Basketball, Cooking, Diet and nutrition, Gardening, Reading
Hosting guests since
1997
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hello! My name is Linda and my husband Don and I are a retired couple who love to meet new people from all over the world!
I've previously taught English to students from Korea, Japan and China , Germany and Switzerland .
In the past we have had homestay's from Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Korea and China and we are excited at the thought of having you join us also!
Now that all of our kids are grown up with kids of their own, we have an empty basement that is waiting for the right guests.
We have 2 bedrooms available downstairs and you will have access to the full kitchen and side entrance to the basement.
You will also have access to the separate basement laundry room .
We are very quiet and respectful of your privacy but we are also always around for conversation.
Our home is the perfect access to local
amenities , Orchard Park Mall , Costco , Mission Park Greenway , and UBC and the College . We are also on a bus route for easy access to transportation!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to see our space.
We look forward to meeting you .
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is very close to the things you will need. The bus stop is a 30 second walk from our home and it has many options. We are a 2 minute drive from shopping centers like Costco and Orchard Park Mall. We are a 10 minute drive from UBCO or the Okanagan College. We are also located right across the street from a beautiful walking path called teh Mission Creek Greenway which goes from our house all the way down to Lake Okanagan.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
1) No smoking
2) No loud noises after 10pm
3) No cooking after 9:00 pm
4) Everyone is responsible to clean and tidy up after themselves especially in the common areas Living room , Kitchen , bathroom and laundry room .
Your bedroom is your personal space .
5) any additional visitors to the property must be pre approved by homeowner .
We use “natural” clean products for housekeeping and laundry to contribute to a more health supportive home away from
home !
Any guests must be pre approved in consideration of shared living spaces .
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
5 Reviews
May 2022
Great hosts! Good to have a tv & use of kitchen, coffee maker & laundry. Steep stairs down to basement suite
Host reply
Thanks for staying with us Robert and we are glad you had everything you needed for your stay. Thanks for your note on the steep stair well . We do mention that to our guests before booking and hopefully the photos show that as well. Enjoy the rest of your time in Kelowna.
November 2019
Lovely place and friendly hospitality
November 2019
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
October 2019
A wonderful home and amazing people. Both Linda and Don are super helpful and very kind. A great choice altogether!
Host reply
Thanks so much Austin. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay with us! It was not only great having you as a guest but you made the homestay experience very easy and pleasant! Do come again..we'd love to have you..maybe we will get to try your scalloped potatoes next time !!!
October 2019
My son stayed with Linda and Don for 7 weeks while he attended a course at the local college.
He said he was made to feel at home and was happy with the location.
He hopes to be able to stay with them again next year during his course.
I found Linda a delight to deal with as this was my first time booking with homestay and my sons first time away from home.Host reply
Thanks so much Serita. It was great getting to know Sawyer and also having him as a homestay. We would love to host him again!
Interesting how our other homestay only lives 10 mins from Sawyer and that they were both attending the same college here..it was a great fit! Thanks for trusting us and happy to hear both of your experiences were positive! Perhaps we can meet you someday!
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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When can I share my contact details?
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