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
100%
Response Time
Within a few 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 the bedrooms ( Spare Room is on the main floor where my family lives. ) are located has a private setting with washroom, laundry and kitchen ( Cooking on the stove and oven is NOT allowed. Guests are allowed to use the fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster.), dining and living room.
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 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.
31 Reviews
October 2023
I highly recommend Fara as your host! My recent stay with her was an absolutely delightful experience. Her house is located conveniently in Central Lonsdale. Fara kept her home clean, and we had everything needed for a comfortable stay. What truly sets Fara apart is her willingness to go the extra mile! She is thoughtful and considerate - a true gem as a host who goes above and beyond to make your stay exceptional! I'm truly grateful for the wonderful homestay experience with Fara.
Host reply
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that you had a comfortable and good experience staying with us and hope to see you again.
We wish you all the best.October 2023
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September 2023
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Host reply
Thank you, Sonia.
August 2023
Easy going and helpful
August 2023
Mein Aufenthalt bei Fara war sehr schön. Fara ist eine warmherzige freundliche Frau. Sie gab mir gute Tips und Unterstützung.
Die Schlafräume sind ausreichend groß. Für drei Zimmer gibt es zwei Badezimmer, jeweils mit Dusche und WC. Bei gemischter Belegung werden die Badezimmer separiert, eines für die Frauen eines für die Männer. In der großen Wohnküche ist viel Platz um sich Essen zuzubereiten oder einfach zu entspannen. Zur Verfügung stehen eine Mikrowelle, Kochendwassergerät, Kaffeekapselmaschine großer Kühlschrank und Gefrierschrank. Geschirr und Besteck ist vorhanden.
Die City ist gut mit dem Bus zu erreichen. Ich war bei Fara zweimal mehrere Tage. Ich konnte von hier aus gut meine Reise durch West Kanada vorbereiten und anschließend noch Vancouver erkunden.
Ich hatte einen schönen Aufenthalt bei Fara. Vielen Dank FaraMy stay at Fara was very nice. Fara is a warm-hearted kind woman. She gave me good tips and support.
The bedrooms are large enough. For three rooms there are two bathrooms, each with shower and toilet. In mixed occupancy, the bathrooms are separated, one for the women and one for the men. In the large kitchen there is plenty of space to prepare food or just relax. At your disposal are a microwave, boiling water, coffee machine, large fridge and freezer. Crockery and cutlery is available.
The city is easy to reach by bus. I was with Fara twice for several days. From here I was able to prepare my trip through Western Canada and then explore Vancouver.
I had a nice stay with Fara. Thank you very much FaraHost reply
Thank you, Hubert for your detailed and kind review in both German and English.
I am so happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and I am still feeling so sad that I didn’t see you when you were leaving.
Thank you and I really hope to see you again.August 2023
Fara and her family are absolutely amazing! Kind and helpful.
Nice rooms and lots of space. Located in a lovely area
Loved staying thereHost reply
Thank you, Diemut; for your sweet review.
It was a pleasure to have you.
Hope to meet you, again.August 2023
Farah was so generous with her person and providing information about where to go and what to see. She is very kinds and attentive. Loved her house and the location on north Vancouver.
Host reply
Thank you, Richard for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay here and we hope to see you again.
July 2023
Todo increíble, la habitación muy limpia al igual que toda la casa!
Fara es una gran mujer, me ayudó en todo lo que necesité, 100% recomendable!Host reply
Muchas gracias, por su amable evaluación.
Le deseamos todo lo mejor.
I don’t know Spanish, so I used the google translator.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We wish you all the very best.July 2023
Very welcoming hostess. Very clean and nice place to stay in
Host reply
Thank you Dumitru. We hope you will visit again.
Don’t work too hard:)July 2023
Fara is a great host with a big heart.
Host reply
Thank you Antje. You are very kind. Hope to see you again.
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