Meet Phil And Mehrshid
Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting
38 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 have a very open house. My house is your house.
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, Mountain climbing, Fitness, gym
Hosting guests since
1986
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
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. There are shopping malls, stores, fitness centre, restaurants etc, all within easy reach of our home.
Our family has been hosting international students and guests, and families, from all over the world for the past 38 years. We enjoy people , their language, ways of life and food. We help people with their paperwork, bank work, bus passes, ID requirements, jobs etc. My wife and I are also always available for any questions, help and problems that a guest might have.
All our guests can and do use the microwave, toaster and kettle and all these appliances are in the kitchen. My wife also helps the guests in their cooking needs on the stove 2 to 3 times a week and also teaches them to cook wonderful meals in the microwave. We have been doing this for 38 years and have a lot of experience in this matter. We have guests who eat upto three times a day and some none at all. You will not go hungry.
When you book your Homestay dates and pay for your homestay , if you do have to cut short your Homestay for any reason, no portion of the balance of your Homestay fee will be refunded.
All guests must try and get to our home by 11:00pm, only on their arrival date/night. Please inform us about flight delays.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
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.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- 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
WELCOME TO CANADA AND YOUR HOMESTAY FAMILY. Enjoy your stay. This is a PRIVATE/FAMILY HOME for our guests to enjoy, so normal house rules apply. No smokers, drug users, alcohol, noisy or party going people. Also respect and consideration for host family, fellow students/guests and Canadian values. NO FRIENDS, male or female, of guests are allowed in the house or the room. When requesting our Homestay and For safety and security reasons all guests must give their full details, like ages, male or female, if there are accompanying guests, their details, purpose of their visit ie. Work, holiday or study.
WIFI CHARGES, for 1 device only. 1 to 4 days $4.00 per day. For 1 week $15.00, 2 weeks $22.00, 3 weeks $30.00, 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 less than 7 days 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. For less than 7 nights there will be a charge of 10.00 / load.
HOSTING __We have been hosting guests/students from all over the world for the past 38 years because we enjoy different cultures, languages and ways of life.
For the safety and security of our home and for the well being and comfort of all the guests in our home, these are some guidelines.
1. Breakfast is allowed between 8:30and 9:30 am
2. Dinner is allowed from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. LUNCH is allowed between 1pm and 1:30 pm.
So as NOT TO DISTURB any guests who go to school or work early in the morning,
3. No showers are allowed after 10:00 pm
4. No talking on the phone is allowed after 10:30 pm and till 7:30 am. A guest can always go outside the home on the driveway, or on the patio and make a phone call.
5. All cooked foods are to be eaten in the kitchen . Only snacks like chips, cookies are allowed to be eaten in the room.
6. For the convenience of all the guests please keep bathroom times to only 15 or 20 minutes. Please KEEP BATHROOM CLEAN.
7. No smoking, drinking of alcohol or use of drugs is allowed in the house. STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
8. Because of a fire hazard, NO SMALL APPLIANCES are allowed to be used in any guest room, eg. electric kettles, heaters, stoves and toasters, bed warmers.
9. On departure day (check out day) guests must leave the Homestay before 11:00 am.
10. For guests who go out for the evening and come back late there is a key provided.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
94 Reviews
January 2025
Phil and Mehrshid will make sure to take really good care of their guests. I visited Vancouver for the first time in my life, and I was looking for something affordable, convenient, and an adventure. I didn't really feel like I'm a guset in the house after the first night; it was more of visiting my family that I had been away from for almost two years. If I ever visit Vancouver again, which I'm pretty sure I will, I won't doubt myself about where to say. I could tell that I got a family in BC. There are no words to say how grateful I am. love yall, (: mom and dad
Fadel,
Host reply
Thank you for your wonderful review. Good to know you enjoyed the experience. We enjoyed having you with us.
January 2025
It was good made me feel very welcomed in there home they were happy to chat if you wanted and let you be if wanted to be private this is my first experience in a homestay and and I settled in well and would definitely do it again
Host reply
Thank you David for your review. I hope you had a comfortable journey back and home and then on your bike. We enjoyed your visit and company. Come and see us again.
December 2024
The host cancelled the booking 2 days before the arrival date.
October 2024
Phil and Mehrshid are wonderful hosts. They are kind, welcoming and super informative. This is a fantastic homestay that anyone would be lucky to book :)
Host reply
Thank you Niamh for your review. We enjoyed your visit even though it was short and sweet. I hope you are have a good time in Whistler. You are welcome in our home anytime.
September 2024
Phil is very kind and friendly. The house and room are big and comfortable. I recommend his homestay if you plan to stay in Vancouver area.
Host reply
Thank you Ayaka for your kind review. We enjoyed your visit with your husband.
September 2024
J'ai passé 3 super nuits chez Phil et Mehrshid, ils sont très gentils, accueillants et pleins de bons conseils ! Ce sont vraiment de belles personnes, lorsque je reviendrais à Vancouver, je retournerais chez eux avec grand plaisir ! Merci encore ! :)
Host reply
Merci pour the nice review. We enjoyed you stay with us and your nice nature. We hope to see you again soon. Have a wonderful stay in Montreal.
September 2024
It was a pleasure to stay at Phil's and Mershid's place.
Host reply
Thank you for your review Jacob. I hope you had a wonderful train journey.
August 2024
Phil was a very nice host, always willing to help and give useful tips.
The room was big and clean, and location was great.
Will definitely recommend staying at there house.Host reply
Thank you for your review Hanna. I hope you and Anthony are doing well and enjoying your journey through BC . Take care and come see us again.
August 2024
Thank you Phil & Mershid for your kind & wonderful hospitality. I really enjoyed meeting & spending time with you and the other guests at your beautiful and spacious home. Mershid & Phil's place is in a fabulous North Van location, close to shops and highlights including incredible Grouse Mt. Your hosts are full of helpful tips and transport information to make the most of your stay in this great city. Just go!
Host reply
Thank you Belinda for your good review. We enjoyed your stay with us. You are welcome in our home anytime.
August 2024
I recently stayed in a homestay with Phil and Mehrshid and couldn't be happier with the experience, they went above and above to help me in settling into Canada, making my first stay incredibly comfortable and friendly. Their friendliness and willingness to help were clear from the start. Phil was kind enough to show me about Vancouver, they were also great conversationalists. Whether we were talking about local sites or just life in general, I felt at ease and engaged. Their wonderful welcome made my stay memorable.
It truly was a home away from home!!Host reply
Nollyn, thank you for your wonderful review. We enjoyed your company also and hope so in future too. 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.