Meet Ritchie
Listener, Laid Back, Friendly
Much more for less
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m basically a tour guide. I like to do most things with them and show them around.
Family Hobbies
Chess, Dancing, Sports
Hosting guests since
2018
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Extraordinarily low cost ( 2 + 1 air mattress = 3 people max. ) Minimum 2-day stay Owner does like not like Homestay Just say helping Ritchie or say nothing. He is a big man who visits the apartment sometimes.
Lived here for over 50 years in this apartment because of rent control which lowers your rent Great value at a low price of $20 night or 500-month 2nd person $10 or 100 month and children free
No stove, but have a burner
( 6 months booked, December month free or any month )
Senior and student discount 25% discount
I am fully vaccinated for the covid virus + booster
And extra gifts:
The washroom shared but a lock on the door and lock on the bedroom door (private bedroom)
Dust mites pillow protection
Walking distance to transportation ( 2 minutes express Don Mills bus to the subway ) Other buses 5 mins or less to Subway.
Walk 1 block to Shopping and groceries
Animal-friendly too.
NO, ELEVATOR-walk up 3 floors to the apt (exercise )
One foam twin mattress & one regular twin mattress bed in one large bedroom
Toaster oven, microwave oven, and slow cooker
Fridge, kettle, 2coffee maker, dishes, cutlery, and pot cooking, dishes, cups, and cutlery
Final rinse equipment ( wash by hand 1st) and dryer equipment in the apartment-no coins needed
Exercise equipment and barbells.
And much more
SINGLE DISABLED CHRISTIAN BACHELOR 75-YEAR-OLD MALE
Speaks English, but can translate languages on google
Graduated from George Brown College in "Hospitality, tourism, and leisure"
Biography:
I read, watch computer movies Netflix or Youtube sometimes, and exercise on zoom rehab. I go out for a coffee and donut and shop or order out
the food at the East York Town Centre. I am a disabled bachelor, walk slowly with a
cane. Talk some but not clearly since my 2 strokes in 2015. I receive Meals On
Wheels some days and eat out on other days and eat at home sometimes
I lost about 30 # since
my strokes but gained some weight back. I was born in Toronto and 100%
Japanese- but cannot speak Japanse-too hard to learn. I go to the racetrack to
watch horses run and sometimes bet my $2. I love animals.
I tried stand-up comedy before my
stroke. I listen to the Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard, Dua Lipa, BTS K pop, and Roy
Miya and Jazz music. In the future, I would like to play the piano one day and draw people.
At Pape station take any bus north to Cosburn (You will see McDonald's restaurant on the right. walk North on Pape, one block to Gamble Ave. (East of Pape)
Bonus:
Free fast Wifi with the wifi printer-
Bedroom doorknob cleaned & toilet & toilet handle
Bedroom covers cleaned
Free Washcloths changed every day
Free Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste,
hairdryer. and female wrapped napkins
Equipment to help the disabled in the washroom.
Work experience: Loss prevention Security, worked at
Raddison Hotel and a Concierge at 300 Bloor east
(Yonge and Bloor) a Condo
Check out at 11 am, check-in 1 pm
House Facilities
- Non Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
East of Pape Avenue with a small park and lots of stores.Walking distance to most stores. There is a church. Quiet area.
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
No loud parties, no sleep-over of a 3rd unknown party, and no drugs, 2-weeks to maximum 12 months
No credit. After accommodation mail returned to sender No negotiation to lower the price
Smoking is not allowed.
17 Reviews
September 2021
He is awesome! Room is good and area is very convenient to get to downtown.
Host reply
Very helpful!
September 2021
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
June 2021
Very kind and helpful host. I felt like home living with Ritchie. Thank you :)
February 2021
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
February 2021
Good host, very down to earth and kind. Would stay again
January 2021
I have an good stay in Richie home , I stay warm and safe. I super recommend.
Host reply
Left the place neat and clean Hope she stays again at my apartment
January 2021
Stay in home of Richie is good calm and safe I recommend for another guests. Good place and localized .
September 2019
This was our second stay with Ritchie. He is a great host who made us feel at home. The apartment has good public transport links and is great value. We will definitely try to go back.
September 2019
The accommodation is as described and comfortable. The location is in midtown Toronto with good bus and subway links. There are plenty of local convenience stores, fast food outlets, cafes and a supermarket in easy walking distance.
Ritchie is a kind and generous host with a warm personality and lovely sense of humour. He has lived in the area for a long time and is a mine of information and stories. We have enjoyed our time with him and will look forward to staying again in the future.August 2019
Ritchie is one of the nicest, most humble and polite people you will ever meet
He made our stay memorable and pleasant and it felt like we were at home , not on holiday
My daughter did not want to come home and wanted to stay with Ritchie, he is that nice
It was my pleasure and good fortune that we found this lovely person on Homestay
Wishing you all the best for the future and maybe one day we will be back
If we ever return it will be to stay with you
Domo arigato
TariqHost reply
A pleasure to meet you all-fun! Hope to meet again.
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