About the Homestay

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International Home:
Check in time is 3:00pm and check out time is 11am local time.
It’s a friendly big Red house on a safe, convenience , central residential East Vancouver Kensington / Cedar Cottage area. Bus stop near by, 1 minute walk from a bus stop to downtown, UCW, Langara college, shopping malls. 2-7 mins walk to buses that take you to UBC, BCIT, UCW, Langara College, and big shopping mall,. 5-7 mins walk to Groceries , Supermarket, Banks, Library, Service Canada, Parks, restaurants, convenience store , 7-11, Swimming pool Elementary school, and Community Center .
There are 3 different suite in this big red house. You will be sharing the same house with me, landlord and her adult son. I love to eat good food. People call me the Foody Queen. My favourite food is Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Italian, Caribbean and Persian,
I’m retired and my main job now is to look after this International home to make everyone coming from abroad to feel as comfortable as possible away from home .
Take note: Please have your fee/rent ready when you arrived . You have to pay me a half month rent deposit if you’re staying more than 3 months. It will be returned to you when you move out upon nothing is broken or property is not damaged. That’s the rental rules in Canada.
From the past 10 years, I’ve had wonderful International people from France, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Indonesia, Dubai, Iran, Japan, Korea, Jamaica, Vietnam, Nepal, USA, Russia , India, Turkey, Palestine ,and 2 Ghana students just arrived . It’s a great experience to know and learn from different cultures and food.
My rules in my comfy home is to clean after yourself! You’re living in a sharing environment so if you cook, clean all your dirty dishes and kitchen counter and stove right away. IIf you used the bathroom, clean right away so the next person can use a clean bathroom too! Take your garbage out when it’s full. Also keep the noise down after 10pm . Simple,..,Use the common sense.
** Please bring your own personal cleaning supplies : Example; shampoo, soaps, laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaning supplies etc.. There’s a cheap dollar store near by.
Thanks everyone ! Quinn

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 30 nights

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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2nd Basement Room
From $40 CAD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a comfortable double bed in a 3 bedroom basement suite sharing kitchen and bathroom with other international student and working holiday visa.

Facilities
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,200 CAD
$1,600 CAD
1st Room in 2bedroom Suite
From $42 CAD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,275 CAD
$1,500 CAD
Master Room in Basement
From $45 CAD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a very comfortable master room with a Queen mattress, in a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom basement suite. House located on a safe central convenient location. We have beautiful front and back yard.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,350 CAD
$1,650 CAD
Cozy room with private bathroom
From $43 CAD per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
 1 guest
Monthly price
$1,295 CAD
1st Room in 3bedroom basement
From $40 CAD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,225 CAD
$1,600 CAD
Beautiful large master bedroom
From $45 CAD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Spacious comfortable Queen bed with desk and beautiful mirror dresser on second floor suitable for single occupancy or couple.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,350 CAD
$1,650 CAD
Master Room
From $46 CAD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Very bright spacious master bedroom with private ensuite bathroom with a queen size bed, desk, night table, dresser and a really big closet with 2 big mirror doors

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,400 CAD
$1,650 CAD
Bright Main Floor
From $41 CAD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Bright, large room with comfortable double bed with a huge closet with 2 big mirror doors on ground floor suitable for single person or couple

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Monthly price
$1,250 CAD
$1,600 CAD
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About the Area

Our house is located on a residential area and very convenient with Supermarket, restaurants, banks, library, park and community centre are near by. Bus stop is just around the corner with one bus to downtown and to UBC

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • 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

Always clean after yourself and be respectful.
Smoking is not allowed indoors.
Please keep our home secure and lock doors and windows when leaving the house.
Feel free to use the kitchen but please clean up after yourself.
No pets are allowed inside.
Please do not bring strangers into our home. If you would like to invite a friend over, ask first.
Please respect our home but feel comfortable. Treat it as your own house for the duration of your stay.
Please keep quiet after 10 pm.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

6 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    July 2024

    I came to Vancouver from Germany for a few months, I had a nice stay with Quinn and Quinn as a landlord is also very friendly and nice and answers all questions that arise. The accommodation is close to a bus station and it is not so far for shopping. That's why it's quite easy to get to the city center, which is very pleasant

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Quinn in ,

    Thank you so much Sebastian! I really enjoyed your stay because you’re very friendly and we had many wonderful conversations about travelling and your beautiful country Germany

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    Ghana
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    June 2024

    What made this homestay truly special was the care and attention from the host. She went above and beyond to make sure I had a great stay, from recommending local attractions to helping me with transportation.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Quinn in ,

    Thank you so much Jonas for your honest review! I’m happy to have you in my house! You’re a very responsible, respectful tenant and a great help whenever I need your helping hands

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    India
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    April 2024

    One of the best Stay in Vancouver. Everything is closer to this place and Landlady is so humble and utensils and hygiene is up to the mark. Thanks Quinn

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    Palestinian Territory
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    April 2024

    Staying with quinn such an amazing experience. She is very helpful ,kind, sweet person.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Quinn in ,

    Thank you Mohammad for your honest review and same with me, I really enjoyed your stay! You’re the most friendly, helpful and respectful person

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    India
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    Living with a landlord like Quinn us really awesome and the room I used was well maintained. House is remains quite, gave a peace of mind to do my work. Landlord is gentle, ready to teach rules, friendly, and easy going. I would recommend my friends to stay here.

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    Belgium
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    Quinn was really communicative and always ready to help. The room is cozy, and the house is close to several bus stops which take you right into the city!

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