Meet Kirsten
Creative, Friendly, Responsible
We are Vancouver natives, but we are also very experienced sharing life with people from other cultures.
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
Football, Cycling, Skiing, Bird watching, Cooking
Hosting guests since
1999
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are a professional couple with three adult children (moved out) and a very loving dog. We have hosted homestay students since 2000 and enjoy sharing our culture and learning from others. Our 1929 character home is in a quiet, safe neighbourhood that is close to transit, downtown, Hastings Park and the beach. We enjoy gardening, cycling, cooking, volunteering and traveling. We are native English speakers, but we can get by in French and Spanish if needed. We are an LGBTQ-friendly Christian family who are family-centred, peaceful, and considerate. We welcome guests who are thoughtful and open to others.
During COVID-19, we are only accepting guests who have been double vaccinated or who have quarantined and had their first shot.
We do not accept guests who are minors (under age 19).
Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Non Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is located in a quiet, safe neighbourhood in the northeast corner of Vancouver. We are a 5-minute walk to major transit lines and a 20-minute bus ride (or bike ride) to downtown, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Capilano University, BCIT or the mountains. It is a 5-minute walk to a free, world-class running track and outdoor sports facilities. We are a 15 min. walk to the beach or forested trails.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Beach
- Library
- Amusement Park
- Horse Stables
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- 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
House Rules
Only paying guests are allowed in our home. No smoking or drugs of any kind are allowed on the property. We do not drink more than a glass or two of wine; we expect you to use the same moderation. We will keep the shared spaces and house clean. We expect you to clean your own room and tidy up after yourself. If you stay more than three weeks, I may check your room monthly for general cleanliness if it's a concern. Our home is quiet from 10 pm to 7 am. We have had two vaccines and the booster. We accept guests who have had two vaccines. We do not host minors, guests under age 19.
Smoking is not allowed.
6 Reviews
May 2022
Kirsten and Dan are amazing people! I really loved to stay in their house. Kirsten helped me a lot in my first day in Vancouver.
February 2022
I consider myself lucky enough that I have had the possibility to stay with Kirsten and Dan. They are all a lovely family, really hostile and I have enjoyed staying there.Kirsten is the best cooker ever. It was a really good beginning to be settled in Vancouver and learn more about Canadian culture. I highly recommend!
Host reply
Thanks, Eljona! We really enjoyed having you with us and are grateful you are still living close by!
September 2021
Great house to live in. Kirsten is nice, friendly and caring person. She always gave her hand when I had some trouble. Thank you so much. It was a good start to lead a life in Vancouver.
May 2021
Kirsten and her family were very kind and helped me feel comfortable during my stay at their home. The location is convenient (a bus stop + many stores within walking distance) and the neighborhood is beautiful. Highly recommend!
September 2020
J'ai vécu 6 mois chez Kirsten et Dan où j'ai passé un très bon séjour.
La famille de Kirsten est accueillante et le chien adorable.
La maison est propre et fonctionnelle.
Un arrêt de bus, permettant l'accès au centre ville ou à un supermarché, est à 5mn à pied de la maison. Le quartier est sûr.
Je recommande vivement pour un premier séjour à Vancouver.I really enjoyed my stay with Kirsten's family ! I recommend her house !
August 2019
Kirsten and her family made me feel very welcome and at home. They where very helpful and gave advice on all the places to go. Their home is in a great location and has a beautiful view. Kirsten is also a fantastic cook. I really enjoyed my stay with them.
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.