Meet Janice
Outgoing, Creative, Cultured
We have been a host family since 1989
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Tennis, Cycling, Running, Swimming, Basketball
Hosting guests since
1989
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I have a lovely Family Home located in Ottawa with easy access to public transit to downtown and Kanata. Shopping mall, pubs and restaurants are a short 1 minute walk. The neighborhood is very safe and full of parks, trails for biking or hiking, tennis courts and playgrounds.
My family have been Hosts since 1989 and we really enjoy meeting new people and sharing what we love most about our Culture with others. I am a teacher and I teach Arts, Languages (English/Mandarin/French), and Culture. My partner works for the government and knows the best places to visit. My children are grown with one young one still at home and attending Grade 8. We are a fun loving, sharing and caring family. We love to travel, play, the outdoors, movies and food.
Our home is comfortable and our attitude is flexible and friendly.
If you have a car, street parking is plenty and safe. If you use public transit, the bus stop is directly behind the home about a half minute walk. Bus to downtown is between 10 to 20 minutes with a bus every 5 minutes during business hours Monday to Friday.
Our home has a bathroom, kitchen, sitting room, dining room, living room. There are two bathrooms, and laundry: washer is available. There is a nice small patio out back to relax during the Summer and located behind the home is a Parkway system for rollerblading, biking and hiking.
This room is suitable for a young and mature, independent, friendly, clean and tidy student or professional.
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is located in a quiet and secure neighbourhood of the City. It is across from Pinecrest Mall, home to North America's largest IKEA. It is accessible by public transit and has private parking space. There are parks nearby and terrific restaurants, cafes and a micro brewery. Algonquin College is very close by as well.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- 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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Lactose Intolerant
House Rules
Please take off your shoes and leave at entry.
Clean after yourself and put things away if you use them.
Common sense and courtesy goes a long way and much appreciated.
Do come and hang out with us and ask us if you have any questions.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
1 Review
May 2022
Janice was a friendly and sweet host who clearly showed that she cared about my experience in Ottawa. However, there are some flaws with this place that should be addressed before I can give this place a better rating. For example, during my four months there, no hot water came out of the kitchen sink and the water pressure was so low that barely any water came out at maximum settings. Therefore, it was difficult to properly clean my dishes and it was also incredibly annoying because no one in the household showed modicum of effort in fixing the kitchen sink during my time there. Also, Janice's daughter stayed full-time at the place and it was frustrating at times sharing a living place with her. For example, when she cooked food, she often left the dishes she used uncleaned at the sink overnight or even two nights. The most outrageous example of this laziness was shown when she went on a trip to Toronto for four days. She didn't do her dishes when she left for Toronto, and I was eventually forced to do her dishes before she returned because of the smell. Although, Janice is a pleasant person who will go beyond the means to help you, if you want to find better value for your money, there are better options.
Host reply
We are sorry that the water pressure in the sink tap bothered Yun to such a degree. We have had such great and positive experiences hosting, it is unfortunate that Yun was dissatisfied with his experience of having to wash someone's dishes. We had a good experience hosting Yun and getting to know him over the 4 months he stayed. We most certainly enjoyed taking him shopping and sharing meals and great conversations with him. We give him our best regards and best wishes for all his endeavors.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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