Meet Laura-Lee
Open minded, Helpful, Responsible
I know what it's like to move in with strangers and get used to a new city; I have more than 15 years experience hosting students from many different cultures; I have ESL teaching experience.
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
Fitness, gym, Computer games, Gardening, Reading, Playing a musical instrument
Hosting guests since
2005
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We would love to welcome you to our home where you can enjoy wild strawberries from the front yard in June and Asian pears from the backyard in October and other items from the gardem in between. We have been hosting people from all over the world for over 15 years and have a lot of experience helping people get to know Ottawa and to get the most out of their stay. We a family of three (mom, dad, 19 year old son) plus two funny, friendly young cats. We have experience living and travelling abroad ourselves and have benefited from the kindness of families in other countries. Your room is on the 2nd floor with a large window overlooking the back deck. The room measures 3.05 X 2.9 meters (10 X 9.5 feet) and has six electrical outlets - paired up in three locations and a high speed internet cable connector. We also have high-speed WiFi. Right now, the room has two single bunk beds from our last pair of guests but if you prefer a larger double bed, we can accommodate you. The room also includes a desk, a table, and several sets of shelves. You will have access to the common areas in the rest of the house - kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry, two bathrooms, back deck, exercise area, etc. Our household is completely non-smoking. We live in a quiet neighborhood walking distance to shops, restaurants and parks. We have a bike you can use to get around the neighborhood to shops, restaurants, parks and the famous Trans-Canada Trail. It is 30 minutes by bus to Algonquin College from the Hazeldean Mall. It is a five minute drive to the mall and we would be happy to get you to the bus and pick you up as needed. There is also bus service near our house to downtown (UOttawa). To be eligible for this homestay, you must not be allergic to cats. Note that the $750/month fee listed is for single occupancy including meals. It is $1000/month for double occupancy. To find out more, ask questions and get to know us, send us a message to get the conversation going.
My Pets
2 Cats
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Gym at home
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is in the West end of the city in a safe, quiet neighborhood walking distance to transit, shops and restaurants. Major transit hubs are a five minute drive and we are happy to give you a lift to these locations (Hazeldean Mall and Eagleson Station). There are also several parks and hiking trails nearby.
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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Half Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Lactose Intolerant
- Halal
House Rules
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
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.