About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Tourism is on the go for 2022. Welcome to my homestay.
Restrictions now is lessen, but we still have to do some precautions.
Everyone's safety is #1.
***Our home is your home while you are here....
Family home in a 3 bedroom apartment that overlooks the CN Tower in Toronto.
**About 6-7 minute walk to the subway, 2 minutes walk to bus stop,
**3 minutes (4 bus stops) to reach Eglinton W. subway station
**30 minutes to downtown Toronto.
Very close to Malls and small eateries, convenient to almost everything.
**Supermarket is just beside the building. They sells hot meals to go.
**Access to use my kitchen to cook.
**Coffee or tea is provided (self serve).
Guests can access:
**FREE unlimited internet
**Public metered parking
HOST:
I am a retired banker and I have 2 children ages 30 and 31. My son lives with me to help me out and my daughter moved in temporarily this July 2024.
My family joined the homestay program in 2004.
Our guests/students comes from different countries.
I have 2 bed rooms that are available for students/guests:
***1st room has a queen bed, good for single or couple.
***2nd room has 2 single beds ( 1 or 2 people). 1 guest is accepted, room is private.
**Host must know the approximate age of guests.
**Age limit: not over 55 years old, for peace of mind.
**Children: 7 years old and up.
**Profile photo is required when making booking inquiries.
Please note:
Family of 3 - 4 is accepted as long as the 2 rooms are available but children must be at the age of 7 not less. Regular rate will be applied.
Please disregard the additional note for small children. (Unable to delete that information anywhere).
Please be considerate.
Cancellation of reservation must be 30 days notification in advance before the arrival date, to be able to accommodate new bookings.
Last minute cancellation is not acceptable.
Please send itinerary or time of arrival, prior to a week.
Thank you for your consideration.
Your Host
Additional Info
50% additional charge may apply for infant/baby/toddler under 5 years old.
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is 30-35 minutes to downtown Toronto. Lawrence Square (small Mall) is 15 mins walk and there's Yorkdale Mall, 3 subway stops from the closest subway from my home. We have a Urban Fresh sobey's grocery store beside my building.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- 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
Please note:
**Maintain the cleanliness of the rooms and kitchen after use.
**Respect everyone in the home.
**Friends are not allowed unless you have permission.
**No drinking alcohol, drugs and smoking.
**Open communication is very important to avoid misunderstanding.
Cancellations for advance bookings/Booking updates:
***Guests who wants to cancel reservations:
** must notify host, 1-2 months before arrival, (long term bookings -3 months or more months) to be able to accept new bookings.
**last minute cancellation is not acceptable.
**You may be required to pay 50% cost for unreasonable last minute cancellation.
**It is your obligation to notify host if there's changes of plans.
***Remaining balance must be paid upon arrival***
***Minimum booking is at least 1 week and maximum is up to a year.
***PLEASE NOTE:
Check in - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Check out - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
***This rules applies when there is a guest departing and a new incoming guest..... on the same day***
***Guest should consider the time of arrival in Toronto to avoid overlapping of time for check ins and check outs****
All guests that are coming from Brazil should consider the time of arrival in Toronto when selecting flights. Check-in should be at least from 10 AM not earlier.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
89 Reviews
January 2025
Thank you so much for everthing!
I was really lucky to be with your family.
Everyone is so kind and gave me a lot of supports emotionally, practically.
I really felt like I'm at home.
My first step in Toronto could be better thanks to you.Host reply
December 2024
Extremely pleasant, good communicator and always there when you need help - that's Imelda.
Clean and cozy rooms, great drinking water and welcoming people for sure.
All in all, a great place to stay!Host reply
October 2024
Mon séjour chez Imelda s'est très bien passé. Elle est super gentille et bienveillante. Toujours disponible pour aider. Le lieu est très plaisant et sécurisé.
Imelda et sa famille sont vraiment des gens bien.
Merci beaucoup Imelda pour tout. Si je retourne à Toronto, je resterai chez vous à nouveau. Soyez bénie.Host reply
October 2024
She and her family were very friendly and wonderful. The room was clean and well-maintained, making our stay very confortable.
They were also very felxible and responded to our requests right away, which was a big help.
Additionally, they taught us a lot about Toronto, sharing valuable tips how to SURVIVE this city, which was incredibly helpful.
We highly recommend staying at this house for anyone coming to Toronto.Host reply
October 2024
Rating:
I recently spent 10 fantastic days at Imelda’s homestay in Toronto, and I can’t recommend it enough! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home.
Accommodation: Imelda’s place is cozy, clean, and spacious, making it a perfect retreat after a day of exploring the city. I had full access to the kitchen and laundry facilities, which made my stay even more convenient. Cooking my own meals and doing laundry helped me feel right at home.
Hospitality: Imelda truly goes above and beyond for her guests. Not only was she warm and welcoming, but she also helped me find another home for my sibling through her extensive network. Her local insights and recommendations were invaluable, and it was clear that she genuinely cares about her guests’ experiences.
Location: The location is fantastic! Within walking distance, there are plenty of grocery stores and restaurants, making it easy to stock up on essentials or enjoy a meal out. Plus, the proximity to TTC stations made getting around the city a breeze.
Conclusion: Overall, my stay with Imelda was a wonderful experience. Her hospitality, combined with the comfortable accommodations and convenient location, made my time in Toronto truly enjoyable. If you’re looking for a homey place to stay in the city, I highly recommend booking with Imelda!
Host reply
August 2024
Imelda is a very gracious host. Upon my arrival I was greeted very warmly by her and her love onces. They treat you like family in every sense of the word, friendly, helpful, always ensuring all is well, a home away from home.
I recommend her homestay.
Host reply
August 2024
The experience in Imelda house was just perfect ! Really nice host , we felt at home.
Host reply
August 2024
Imelda gave us a really warm welcome at our arrival after a really exhausting day.
We stayed for 7 nights and no matter what we needed imelda helped us out!
She shared her apartment with us and was a really kind host!
Thank you Imelda!Host reply
July 2024
My stay in Toronto couldn’t be better!!
Imelda is a really nice person, since my first day she provided everything that I needed and always remained willing to help me with whatever I need. She and her children gave me tips about what to do in the city, and it was really helpful.About the place, it’s a really nice neighborhood, calm and with many things nearby, supermarket, pharmacy, stores, and the most important for me, subway station.
I’d recommend it to anyone!
Thank you ImelHost reply
June 2024
I'm very grateful to Imelda, Kevin, and Christine for their kindness and help during my three-month-long stay at their home. This was my first time travelling abroad and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have stayed with them. I am especially grateful to Kevin and Imelda, with whom I spoke the most. They are both admirably strong, thoughtful, and caring individuals, and I think I learned a lot simply by talking to them and living with them. So to the prospective guest, I would like to say that Imelda's place could very well be your next favorite homestay! On a different note, I would also like to emphasize that I had no trouble with living conditions during my stay. In particular, the kitchen and washroom spaces were clean and hygienic.
Host reply
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.