Meet Fara
Helpful, Friendly, Responsible
I love meeting new people and do my best to make my guests’ stay as enjoyable as possible, by being helpful, kind and communicating to my guests.
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
Stamp collecting, Diet and nutrition, Chess, Playing cards, Reading
Response Rate
97%
Response Time
Within two hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our family immigrated to Canada in 1999 and we have been hosting international students since 2001.
Our home is very close to bus stops 240 Downtown ( 2 minutes walking distance ), 255 Capilano University ( 3 minutes walking distance ), 229, 230 Lonsdale Quay and 232 Grouse Mountain ( 8 minutes walking distance ), Lions Gate Hospital ( 4 minutes walking distance ), North Vancouver City Library ( 11 minutes walking distance ) and all the grocery stores, supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, gyms, banks, medical clinics and laboratories on Lonsdale ( 8 minutes walking distance to Lonsdale and 15th Street ).
We renovated the entire house in 2015.
The upstairs where 3 bedrooms ( Spare Room is on the main floor where my family lives. ) are located has a private setting with dining, living rooms, 2 full washrooms (shared only by guests), laundry and kitchen ( Cooking on the stove and in oven is NOT allowed). Guests are allowed to use the fridge, microwave, air fryer, coffee maker and toaster.
So just come with your suitcase to enjoy, relax and have fun while you stay with us in beautiful North Vancouver.
My Pets
Parrot
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located in a quiet area but walking distance to all amenities; hospital, medical clinics, grocery stores big and small, boutiques,banks, restaurants, coffee shops, library, gyms and bus stops that can take you directly to the heart of downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain, Seabus, Dundarave and Capilano University.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
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
-Please take off your shoes when you step inside the house.
-Keep clean after yourselves.
-You can prepare your meals in the kitchen but use of the oven and stove in the kitchen is not permitted. There are fridge, toaster, microwave, electrical kettle, air fryer and Nespresso machine, plates and cutleries for guests to use.
-Laundry is one load once a week. To avoid any allergic reaction if you have sensitive skin, buy your own detergent. Any additional loads will cost $10 per load.
-Please follow the BC guidelines for recycling.
-No fury friends.
-No drugs. No partying, drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking inside the house.
-Do not invite friends for sleepover. They are welcome to visit you but notify us ahead of time, please.
-Be considerate and respectful of other guests.
-Checkin is at 1 pm and checkout is at 11am. Guests are welcomed to drop off or leave their luggage at the house to wait for checkin time or after checkout till they are leaving to the airport for a few hours.
-Please know that booking fee is paid to Homestay.com and NOT to the host.
-SHORT STAYS ( up to two months) are asked to pay their non-refundable stay fee ON THE FIRST DAY OF ARRIVAL AND IN CASH. LONG TERM STAYS; over two months, are required to pay THE FIRST & LAST MONTH OF THEIR NON REFUNDABLE STAY FEE ON THE FIRST DAY OF ARRIVAL, IN CASH AND THE REMAINDER IS ON A MONTHLY BASIS AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH, IN CASH.
The short term stay fee is NON REFUNDABLE and the long term stays are required to give a full month notice to cancel the booking.
-The rate will increase in June and decrease in October.
The rules are just there to make your stay safe, comfortable and memorable.
Thank you for taking the time to read them.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
48 Reviews
March 2025
It was very nice at Fara's place. Everyone was friendly and helpful, if there was a problem. I can recommend the accommodation!
January 2025
Fara is a very kind, welcoming host. I liked my room and the peaceful household. I enjoyed the friendly chats with Fara. Thank you for everything!
December 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay! Very quiet accommodations, and had everything I needed. Fara and family were very welcoming and a joy to talk to. The location is perfect as well. I look forward to staying the next time I am in town!
Host reply
Thank you, Lauren for very kind message. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were such an easy guest and it was a pleasure to have you.
Hope to meet you next time you are in town.October 2024
Fara is a wonderful host who is very respectful and kind. She made sure my experience was comfortable and professional
September 2024
I enjoyed my stay very much with Fara and her family. I had everything I needed, both in the home and in the community. Everything I needed was very close. I felt very comfortable there and enjoyed the many pleasant interactions that we had. I highly recommend staying with them and I look forward to the opportunity again when I am in North Vancouver.
August 2024
Fara est très sympathique et à l’écoute de ses invités. Elle a la conversation facile et donne de bons conseils. L’emplacement de sa maison était, pour moi, idéale.
Host reply
Merci beaucoup ! Je suis ravie que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. Je vous souhaite le meilleur.
June 2024
Fara was amazing, very hospitable and kind. The house was clean and had all the necessary amenities. Most of the time, the house was quiet, allowing for a comfortable rest. Whenever I needed anything, I would call, and she would bring it for me.
Host reply
Thank you Bahar for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to host you and we wish you all the very best.
June 2024
Fara is an amazing hostess and she did everything to make me feel right at home! I can only recommend her. Thank you so much
Host reply
Thank you, Pedro for your kind review.
We wish you all the best and good luck.
Hope to see you again.June 2024
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
May 2024
Very kind.
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