About the Homestay

Suburban Shabby chic
  • Welcomes
  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

We are looking for long term stays of 3, 6 months to 1 year but feel free to start with a week. Our condo corporation would like you to sign a one year lease to deter Airbnb type rentals. However we do not have any penalty if you decide to leave early.

Non smokers only please.

We’re a friendly retired professional couple with a friendly grey cat, Smoky, and three clean dry bedrooms, all with comfortable beds and a window. There's one large queen master bedroom with a small full ensuite, and 2 medium size single bedrooms all on the main floor, and one slightly smaller single. The home is a Bungalow Townhouse in Hunt Club area of Ottawa, 8 minutes drive from the airport, bus stops right here.

This is our home (we live here) and it will be your home while you are here. Please respect our property and other guests.

We recycle and we make it easy for you to recycle. Wifi and air conditioning. Nice garden patio. Use of kitchen. Full bathroom shared with one other renter. Private ensuite bathroom in the Master bedroom. I speak a little Spanish and French.

We are a family Homestay and therefore you are responsible for keeping your room, bathroom and hallway, laundry room, fridge and kitchen areas clean. The home is professionally cleaned every two weeks on Saturdays.

Parking, if needed, can be an issue. You can park on Uplands for free at night but there is a 3 hour limit during the day and in the winter if there is a snow storm you have to find a place to put your car. You can leave it in the Walmart parking lot at South Keys. You can also apply to the city for a parking permit. A bus stop is right in front of our complex.

We can not take animals long term, we have a cat who owns the place. Pets for short term may work.

My Pets

Cat

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Computer
  • Laundry
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke alarm
  • Air Conditioning

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 3 nights

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Main floor West Bedroom
From $30 CAD per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Main floor Bedroom with single bed, closet, desk, night table and dresser. There’s hardwood floors with a carpet that can be removed if desired. Shared bathroom with one other person. Shower but no bathtub.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$32 CAD
Weekly Price
$210 CAD
Monthly price
$900 CAD
Main Floor Master Bedroom Queen bed Small Ensuite Bathroom
From $37 CAD per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$40 CAD
Weekly Price
$265 CAD
Monthly price
$1,150 CAD
Main Floor East
From $30 CAD per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$32 CAD
Weekly Price
$210 CAD
Monthly price
$900 CAD
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About the Area

Our townhouse is on a grassy right of way so it’s private, in the south end of Ottawa near Hunt Club and Uplands. There’s a small shopping centre within walking distance, and South Keys is a five minute drive away, where you can get the OTrain and busses. There’s a bus stop right on the road at our complex and if you are driving there’s easy access to downtown on the airpor parkway and Bronson Ave. There’s a beach on the river at Mooneys Bay and hospital and train station 15 minutes away.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Beach
  • Shopping Centre
  • Bus Stop
  • Train station
  • 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

Non Smokers only.

Respect for the home, its values and norms is of utmost importance for both guests and family members. We do not discriminate against colour, gender, religious affiliation, and beliefs. Any disrespect shall lead to the party politely asked to leave. Please use headphones for any loud music you want to listen to. No guests, no parties, no drugs, no smoking, no vaping, no drunken behaviour. No cooking in the bedrooms due to safety regulations. Be tidy and clean and leave each room as you found it.

Resources such as electricity and gas are costly. We request our guests to be conscious of this and turn out lights when you leave a room.

Finally, we welcome you into our family and know that much can be learned, there’s fun to be had, and we want you to teach us about yourself too.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

24 Reviews

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    Morocco
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    May 2025

    Very nice and well entertained space, Sandy is very kind and helpful, Smoky the cat is absolutely adorable

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Sandy in ,

    Thanks Nada for your kind words. All the best in your endevours

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    Benin
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    April 2025

    Maison très charmante et propre, dans un très bon cadre de vie à proximité de l'aéroport d'Ottawa, la chambre est espacée et bien meublée, Sandy et John sont très gentil et portent assistance pour tout besoin. Je reviendrai très certainement avec grand plaisir.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Sandy in ,

    Merci beaucoup Ezechiel pour les mots très gentils. A tout à l’heure.

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    Lebanon
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    February 2025

    I had an excellent stay at Sandy’s place! She and her husband are incredibly kind and generous hosts, always making sure I was comfortable. The room was clean, quiet, and perfect for a restful stay. They were also very flexible, which made everything even more convenient. Highly recommend!

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Sandy in ,

    Thank you Remy for your kind words. We’ll miss you.

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    Canada
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    November 2024

    hi everyone I just saw email & note from Sandy ( thanks ) yes my stay at Sandy & John's home was safe and new experience with Canadian & International people I had after long time Thanks giving dinner with hosts , guests & other people house is located in peaceful area & you are in short time downtown Ottawa grocery store is 5 minutes away & bus is just steps away ( I love the cat... Smoky loves to chill out..but I had to go life takes you to destinations you never expected...

    To all - happy upcoming holidays

    Addy

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Sandy in ,

    Thanks addy and best of luck!

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    Canada

    5 hearts
    September 2024

    I reserved a homestay with Sandy for a young male friend, age 30. I did visit my friend at Sandy's home. Sandy and her husband John's home is perfectly lovely, comfortable and artistic. The backyard patio and outdoor seating is perfect and my friend made good use of the bbq. There is a large grassy area behind Sandy's patio/yard which gives one the feeling of being in the country. The home is conveniently situated and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Sandy and her husband John were always gracious and kind. The room is comfortable, clean and well set up. I could not have asked for a better stay for my young friend. It was a true pleasure to meet and talk with Sandy and her husband John.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Sandy in ,

    Thank you Pat for your generous description of our Homestay told in a way so that others can image it

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    Nigeria
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    August 2024

    I know I was in for a good stay when my host offered to pick me up from the airport. This first impression is such that's going to last very long. She also dropped me at the airport at the end of my stay (both free of charge).

    These couple are so lovely, nice, and very accommodating. I'd recommend this place over and over again. Thank you Sandy n John

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    Kenya
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    August 2024

    This is an experienced host and you will enjoy your stay here.There is fresh home baked snacks most days and the home is clean .The host is very friendly and takes the time to know her guests.You will feel welcome here.

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    Turkey
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    August 2024

    Sandy and her husband John are very humble and kind people. I am so glad that I had a chance to stay with them. Their house is very clean, neighborhood is really beautiful. Sandy is a really helpful person also!! Thanks for having me.

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    Canada
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    July 2024

    This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Ukraine
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    July 2024

    I highly recommend it! Very hospitable family!

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Sandy in ,

    Thanks Roman. Best of luck in all your endevours.

How do I book?

Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.

When do I pay?

Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.

When can I share my contact details?

Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.

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