Meet Sonja
Creative, Adventurous, Friendly
We've travelled the world as a family and love adventure and sharing our home with people from around the world. I'm a foodie and love cooking all types of cuisines.
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
Cycling, Swimming, Skiing, Cooking, Gardening
Hosting guests since
1998
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We offer a safe, positive and stable environment for learning and living. Language spoken is English.
We have one large room on the main level -very clean, quiet and private. The pricing includes all meals, utilities, laundry and high speed internet. The room features a double bed, bedding, desk, closet, dresser, lamp, towels, & shared bathroom.
We are within walking distance to parks, libraries, community & shopping centres, groceries (including ethnic grocery shops) and excellent restaurants. There is easy access to the trendy Main Street area, Queen Elizabeth Park, beaches, skiing, theatres etc... Only 1 bus to UBC, downtown, Metrotown. The Main Street bus is only 69 meters away and we're a short walk to the Canada Line (Langara & Oakridge stations).
We've hosted students and working professionals from all over the world since 1998. We are a family of 4 with 2 children in university as well as a very friendly dog. We also love to travel and spent a year backpacking throughout the world together.
Airport pickups can be arranged for a $25 fee.
I look forward to hearing from you.
My Pets
Dog
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
We are within walking distance to parks, libraries, community & shopping centres, groceries (including ethnic grocery shops) and excellent restaurants. There is easy access to the trendy Main Street area, Queen Elizabeth Park, beaches, skiing, theatres etc... Only 1 bus to UBC, downtown, Metrotown. The Main Street bus is only 69 meters away and we're a short walk to the Canada Line (Langara & Oakridge stations).
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Airport
- 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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
We respect each others privacy and space and expect our guests to do the same. You're room is private and the children and Marley, our dog, are only allowed in with your permission. Overnight guests are not permitted.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
1 Review
December 2018
Sonja es increíble, la mejor anfitriona del mundo que puedas encontrar. Cocina delicioso, todos los días te sorprenderá con una cena diferente, se preocupa mucho por cada persona que vive en su casa. Te hace sentir como parte de su familia ¡la mejor! Tiene sentimientos increíbles es sin duda la persona más humana en el mundo. La habitación que rente y los espacios comunes son idénticos a las fotografías y la casa está súper bonita.
Ella y su familia son muy limpios siempre se preocupan por la limpieza en casa.
Marley es una hermosa perrita que te acompañará mientras comes o ves la tele ¡es divina!
La casa está ubicada es una zona muy accesible cerca de downtown y centros comerciales o tiendas para comprar lo que necesites. A unos pasos está la parada de autobús 3 que te lleva a downtown o al aeropuerto eso hace que el lugar sea Perfecto.
Cualquier cosa que necesites Sonja siempre te va apoyar.
Muchas gracias por esta increíble experiencia Sonja :)Host reply
Karen, it was an absolute pleasure getting to know you and having you stay with us. I'm so grateful for your kind words. We are honoured to hear that you felt welcomed and comfortable in our home. You are always welcome here. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and hopefully that will lead you back to Vancouver in the future! Cheers.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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When can I share my contact details?
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