Meet Wil
Sociable, Conscientious, Trusting
I'm pretty easy going so I hope my guests just relax and not feel they are confined. Nothing top secret here so all up for use just with a simple ask. I'm happy to help and just as easy to chill and t
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, Running, Extreme sports, Camping, Hiking
Hosting guests since
2016
Response Rate
83%
Response Time
Within two hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hello and welcome to my listing. Please share some information about yourself in your profile or in an introduction. I have shared my own personal summary here for you so that we both know about each other better when completing a booking. Thank you.
Really great proximity to the various venues without needing a car. Buses and commuter train nearby and going on foot a super viable option. Here you will get the top floor with a large bedroom and full bathroom. Kitchen use for making up a breakfast or grabbing a coffee is no problem. It's a small kitchen so while casual daytime use is no problem at all, dinner isn't plausible but I will let you know if I will be out and then go right ahead!
The room has an antique desk for laptop work and a small workstation just in the hallway. I've got stationary and office knick knacks if you need as well. I have a laundry and don't mind at all you doing laundry the day before you go. In your room is a TV with Roku, a guitar and amp. a number of books and even comics if you like short reads!
A generally quiet spot at night but its a city so the day has bustle but totally bearable. I have a nifty little living room and feel free to join me for a movie or I may join you if you are around to chill. Of course, a TV is in your own room with Roku.
There is a lower half bath which we all can use. The upper bath has the only tub/shower so I will use it only 2 or 3 times a week and only when guests are away, that's the only time. The top floor is your private domain.
Normal quiet time for me is Monday to Thursday 11:00pm to 7:00am ish and Fri to Sun 12:00am to 8:00am. You can come and go as you please anytime outside of this but I enjoy music, guitar and movies in my evenings.
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Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
It's a character home, yellow and mellow I say. Close walk to downtown, the craft breweries abound and an easy walk fro the airport train station. I have a lock box outside and will send you the code when you book along with address confirmation and anything you need to know as you arrive here.
Seawall walk is super close, water taxi's scoot around, a great feeling area!
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- 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
Come and go as you please but 12:00 midnight is the time for quiet walking and gentle talking. If everybody is up, then no issue but if you need to sleep, feel free to let me know and I too will do quiter things. Very casual here so please do relax and don't sweat the small stuff with your stay here!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
5 Reviews
September 2023
Wil is an amazing and very generous Host. He was very kind and helpful when my purse was stolen visiting a family member in vancouver. It contained my phone, ID all my cash. And he literally got the ball rolling to help me get home to Ontario . He was able to make contact finally with my husband via his phone and computer.. family sent me a spare phone and ID for the Plane home. It was adventure to say the least. WIL IS A GENTLEMAN AND HAS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AS DESCRIBED...VERY COMFORTABLE AND HANDY TO EVERYTHING!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE THE BIG PORCH YOU HAVE OUT FRONT..SO HOMEY.. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES. to bad can't do 10 hearts and more.
Host reply
Well, I am flattered by the kind review. It was a stressful event and many of us have lost wallets and know the feeling. "Do unto others" isn't a tough line to live by. I feel bad that Dyana came all the way here and had her time spoiled by that very bad person who lifted her purse in an instant. Glad you got back home safe, certainly, you left with a story of vancouver that is hard to forget! Thanks again for choosing my place and your nice review of it despite your harrowing visit!
September 2023
We had a good stay with Wil as we were looking for housing. We came from Spain with jetlag and he was flexible with us. Good thing that we love music, because he has music on all day. The place is in a quiet area but at the same time with a lot of breweries around.
June 2023
I have just spent a very enjoyable week at Wil's home. His place is cozy, comfortable, welcoming and clean. I was greeted warmly and I felt right at home in the Guitar Loft with fresh BC air coming in through the skylight, and a very comfortable bed with fresh linens. The room is spacious and inviting and the bathroom across the hall with a skylight was just right. If there was anything I needed, it was easy to find, e.g. an extra blanket or towels or Wil would gladly assist when asked. I appreciated the tourist tips Wil gave me. The location was perfect with some highlights within walking distance as well as the SkyTrain and water taxis a short walk away. I couldn't ask for more.
Host reply
Pat was a pleasure to host and I would recommend her to any other hosts anytime! Always on the go, Pat certainly turned over many stones exploring the Greater Vancouver area. Always pleasant, quiet and sociable, Pats stay here was good for me as well as I was reminded about the many local spots oftenn overlooked with time. Super nice person with lots of interesting background.
May 2023
We were sleeping in what we think was the host’s bedroom (there were no others) and in his bed.
While the sheets were clean the was a muskiness which was strong and made us very uncomfortable. The house in general and the kitchen in particular were messy; the host frequently left his items in the sink and on the counters. He had swept the kitchen floor before we arrived but left the dirt on the floor for our entire 7-day stay.
The handle in the shower came loose and we could not turn off the gushing water. We called him twice but he did not answer. I finally found a knife and screwdriver to tighten the handle (it was good that I knew what do do!). When he returned home and I told him about this he did not say “Sorry for the trouble” or “Thanks for taking care of it” ! He said only “Do you want me to take a look at it?” DUH !
He then told me the handle had broken twice before ! Um, fix the valve, dummy !
The handle broke the next day so we could no longer use the shower or tub.
Oh yeah: the bathroom rug was DIRTY. One of the 2 towels he provided was ripped.
Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, the play was fine.
Host reply
The world is a kaleidoscope of opinions, thanks goodness! My previous guest review had them enjoying their stay. It is true, my home has 2 bedrooms so yes, guests will sleep in beds that I own. I did thank you Don? I had mentioned I had replaced a broken handle once, not this one sir, I mentioned it was new and stronger I believed.The shower handle is still their and working fine, it DID NOT break so why say this? For many people in the world, the cup is always half empty. I was glad to host you nonetheless, perhaps $350 a night hotels are your forte as your standards seem quite high even though you did eat a lot of ramen in bed twice a day when the use of a clean kitchen was always an option? Be well, life can only get better if you look on the bright side!
March 2023
Wil was sooo nice! The bed and the bathroom was totally clean and all prepped. He gave me lots of informations about Vancouver, the transportation in van and he had some good recommendations about the bars and restaurants and the hiking trails arround Vancouver as well! Thank you Wil vor having me and see you next time!
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