Meet Phil And Mehrshid
Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting
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
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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 $10.00 per load.
Additional Info
There guidelines on room doors
House Facilities
- 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.
Wifi charges, for 1 device only.
For 1 week or less $15.00
For upto 2 weeks $20.00
For upto 3 weeks $30.00
For upto 4 weeks $40.00
Payment Method: guests might be required to pay a 25% down payment in advance of your arrival and the balance upon arrival at the hosts home. Bank details will be informed after confirming the booking on line.
Cancellation Policy: we ask our guests to give us at least 7 days notice for any cancellation. Any cancellation later than this will not be refunded.
Clothes washing: when a guest arrives for more than 7 nights clothes will be washed once a week, 1 load only, at no charge.
If the guest arrives for less than 7 nights there will be a charge of $10.00 per load.
Smoking is not allowed.
71 Reviews
January 2023
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thank you David, for your review. I hope you are doing well.
January 2023
It was a lovely stay at Phil and Mehrshid 's home. They are so kind and friendly. And I'm grateful for joining the Christmas dinner. It was special memory!
Although I haven't talked much, still felt warm and memorable.
Thank you Phil and Mehrshid so much :)Host reply
Thank you Grace for your review. We enjoyed your company and presence in our home. I hope you are comfortable and happy in your new home. Come and visit us sometime.
December 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thank you Edosa. Hope you are doing well.
November 2022
It was an absolute pleasure staying at their place. Phil and Mehrshid are very kind, humble and amazing hosts. They treat their guests as a family member and never make you feel away from home. Went there as a guest but returned as a family. Thanks a lot Phil and Mehrshid for everything.!!
Host reply
Thank you Nabeel for your kind words. The feelings are mutual. I hope you are doing well in your new home.
October 2022
Hi Phil, I couldn't say a proper goodbye so here it is now - thanks for making me feel at home. Your sightseeing advice really helped me to get through the 2 days in Vancouver, and so did your umbrella! Your place is a lovely nest and I'll see you again during my next Vancouver visit.
Host reply
Thank you for your review Aditya. Your stay was short but sweet. You are most welcome in our home anytime. I hope you are back home and safe.
October 2022
Phil is an excellent host and his house has the best conditions for a nice stay in North Vancouver, as well as having an excellent location for all people who like hiking and ecotourism like me. And even though I don't speak English very well, Phil went out of his way to make me feel great, and if I return to Vancouver in the future, I won't hesitate to stay at his place again.
Host reply
Thank you Rolando for your review. We enjoyed your short stay and you are welcome in our home anytime.
October 2022
My stay with Phil and Mehrshid was very enjoyable and comfortable. They are nice, understanding grounded, and travel/hosting-wise; willing to converse and offer advice on local travel, sightseeing, society and other subjects. They provided a nice upper floor bedroom in a beautiful home with a beautiful mountain view from windows. The location itself is scenic and close to nature with regular bus service linking quickly to transit hubs in North Vancouver (Lonsdale Quay) as well as Vancouver Central (Waterfront Station) and then one can go anywhere. Due to my busy sunrise to sunset travel plan, I had only few occasions to talk with them but those were pleasant and full of helpful information for which I sincerely thank them. I would recommend them to any traveler without hesitation.
Host reply
Thank you Daley for your review. We enjoyed your company . I hope you enjoyed your stay in Banff and also the train journey back to Toronto. Come and see us again.
October 2022
Clean home and friendly hosts. Great location and right on the bus route.
Host reply
Thank you Carl for your review. You are welcome in our home anytime
September 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thank you Yoko. I hope you had a good trip back home. Come and visit us when you are back this way.
September 2022
Phil and Mehrshid are wonderful and kind hosts. Their home is nice and clean, with fascinating furniture.
I am an international student at UBC. Phil kindly assisted me in finding a permanent residence near UBC, as Phil's place was so far away. I highly recommend Phil and Mershid homestay as the place to begin your adventure if you have any plans to move to Vancouver or just visit.Host reply
Thank you Ara for your kind words and review. We enjoyed your visit and hope you are comfortable in your new home and doing well. You are welcome in our home anytime.
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.