Meet Phil And Mehrshid
Outgoing, Trusting, Friendly
35 years of hosting international students and guests from all over the world, many of whom have become our good friends.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Football, Tennis, Swimming, Fitness, gym, Cooking
Hosting guests since
1986
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
 | This homestay has been visited by West Coast Homestay. |
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We live in a very clean, friendly and safe neighbourhood in North Vancouver close to Grouse Mountain and other ski resorts,walking trails, biking routes, Capilano Bridge, Lynn Canyon Park and bridge,etc. at the same time about 10 minutes away from downtown Vancouver by car and about 30 minutes by bus. There are 2 bus stops to downtown Vancouver just outside the house. Parking is on the street outside the home and also parking in driveway for 1 car.
If a guest stays for 7 days or more then laundry (once a week) is provided free. If the guest stay is less than a week then laundry is provided at a small charge.
Additional Info
There guidelines on room doors
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Non Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
in the district of North Vancouver, close to ski resorts, walking trails, bike routes, but also about 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver. There are 2 bus stops outside our home to downtown Vancouver.
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
Rules are normal family rules. No smokers, drug users, alcohol, noisy or party going people. Also respect and consideration for host family, fellow students, fellow guests and Canadian values. No friends , male or female, of guests allowed in the house or the room.
Smoking is not allowed.
47 Reviews
December 2021
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thank you Leila. I hope your are doing well in your new home and enjoying yourself.
September 2021
This house has a very favorable location; it is close to many attractions that Vancouver has to offer. The host was very welcoming and approachable. The reason for the poor rating is the cleanliness of the room we were in.
The room was located in the basement, where the air was saturated with the smell of sweat and mold - probably because of the old carpet the rugs. The bedsheets and pillows had hair and stains on them. We understand that you get what you pay for, but at the very least you expect the place you are staying in to be clean!
My husband and I couldn’t stand laying on the bed and breathing the heavy air all night long, so after an hour or so we left to find some other place to spend the night.Host reply
This guest and her husband were only here for 1 night and arrived very late at night. They said that they had just married so why stay in a Homestay instead of a hotel. They changed their mind of staying many times and we accommodated their wishes. We’ve been hosting for 35 years and have never had these complaints. I’m glad they stayed for one night only and not any longer. We have guests and students in our home who come to stay for 1 week to 1 month and who have and who have extended their stay with us for 1 year to more than 2 1/2 years and are very happy. The rooms are cleaned, dusted and vacuumed once a week and so too the bathroom and sanitized.
September 2021
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Merci Morteza va Mohamedreza
December 2020
I felt like I was staying with my own family. It was great to spend time with them there.
Host reply
Thank you Daniel. We enjoyed your company too. We hope to see you soon.
August 2020
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thank you Kaur, I hope you’re doing well in LA. Take care.
March 2020
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thank you Ryubi. I hope everything went well on your return trip home. Give our regards to Aiko. Come back and see us soon.
November 2019
It has been a year since I have been able to post this, but these folks are lovely. They are kind and generous and I felt safe the entire time. It might be a while before I can visit Vancouver again, but when I do I will stop by and say "Hi". Both of them extended hospitality to me when they had no obligation to do so. Thank you for my wonderful visit. I hope you are both well.
Host reply
Thank you for your wonderful review and your kind words. I hope you are keeping well. You are welcome in our home anytime. Take care.
September 2019
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
September 2019
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thank you Daria and Darko. We enjoyed your company and it was a pleasure having you both. See you again sometime. Safe and happy journeys.
August 2019
It was really great staying with Phil & his family. Hospitality was extra ordinary, nice.
We never felt we were away from our home.
....as per my son......., PHIL uncle is great ..to talk & stay with.Thank you Morshed & Phil ,
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