About the Homestay

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This is our family home. Our children are grown and gone and we love to have young people visit and stay with us. We have 4 bedrooms and rent 2 at a time, leaving us with an extra room for our grandchildren that occasionally visit us. We are young retired professionals who like to travel so there will be times where you will be on your own in the home sometimes with one other renter. Small friendly dog in residence. Home cleaned by a professional on a bi-weekly basis. Have been renting for many years and can provide references. Internet is included, laundry facilities in the home. All bedding and towels provided. Bring own toiletries. All meals can be provided for $500/ month or $17/day. We really prefer to rent for University terms, Sept to end of Dec, and Jan to end of April but can take shorter terms outside of those times. Please contact us for availability, calendar on web site is not always accurate.

Located close to US Embassy -- ideal for those waiting for an American visa renewal.

My Pets

Dog

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

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 60 nights

Maximum stay is for 180 nights

Check-in date must be before 28 Sep 2024

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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Single Room
From $43 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Small furnished room, desk, dresser, bed all linens as well as towels. Wifi included.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • TV
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Carpet / Moquette
 1 guest
Monthly price
$1,300
Double Room
From $49 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Nice sunny room with a double bed. Larger space ideal for a single guest that wants more room. Wifi included.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
 1 guest
Monthly price
$1,475
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About the Area

Semi detached 4 bedroom home, easy walking distance to all downtown locations.

Set in one of the most popular areas in the city, the Byward Market. Close to restaurants, bars and all the major attractions. We are walking distance to uOttawa and one bus to Carleton and Algonquin College.

Very close to the US Embassy -- ideal for those waiting for a visa renewal.

Local Area Facilities
  • Tennis
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Sports arena
  • Health club
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • Train station

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
  • Full Board
Diet Type available on request
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Coeliac
  • Diabetic
  • Lactose Intolerant
  • Nut Allergies

House Rules

Just be respectful. This is a family home, and we treat all our guests like family. Remember -- the dog lives here too!

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

3 Reviews

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    January 2018

    Maree and Geoff were amazing hosts! I enjoyed a lot my 4 month experience in their house in Ottawa. The house was clean and nice to live with a lovely garden.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Maree in ,

    You were a wonderful guest Lea, and we miss you already :-(

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    Belgium

    5 hearts
    July 2017

    Geoff and Maree are amazing hosts, my stay in Canada has definitely been an incredible experience thanks to them. I had so many enjoyable conversations with both of them as well as a ton of advices to get around the city, they made everything they could to make sure I enjoyed my time and so did Wally the dog :) The house has everything you need, very cozy and well located. When it comes to cuisine, Geoff is at the top of his game, no doubt.
    I'm so glad I met them that I wouldn't even bother searching another place coming back to Ottawa!

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    August 2015

    I had a wonderful experience staying at Maree and Geoff's place !
    Really sociable people that will make everything to make you confortable, as if you were at your own place ! They will always make sure you're aware of what's happening in the city to not miss any event or activity. It was my first time experiencing homestaying - first time coming to Canada too - and I can tell it was one of the best experience in my life.
    By the way, Geoff cooks like a chef and Wally is a friendly and very funny dog.
    I really recommend them if you would like to stay in Ottawa !

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How do I book?

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When do I pay?

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