About the Homestay

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  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

Good location for international students studying at University of Alberta or NAIT.
I lived and taught in S. Korea for 3 years. I have been an ESL and special needs teacher in Edmonton for more than 20 years. I currently tutor English and other subjects.
I have taken in long term/short-term international students as well as many others.
Quiet female only home.

My Pets

2 Others

House Facilities
  • Laundry
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke alarm

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 2 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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Room 1
From $21 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

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

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Smaller room with twin bed and west facing window. Wi/Fi access.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$25
Weekly Price
$175
Monthly price
$650
Bedroom 2
From $22 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Bunk Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Medium room on second floor with bunk beds, double on bottom and twin on top. West facing window. Wi/Fi access.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$28
$40
Weekly Price
$175
$225
Monthly price
$675
$1,000
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About the Area

My townhouse is located on the north side of the city. Buses are located across the street with good connections to NAIT and the UofA. You would have your own room. Very close to St. Albert and Anthony Henday to go around the city. Fitness gym (LA Fitness), swimming/gym (YMCA), nearby shopping strip.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Shopping Centre
  • Health club
  • Restaurant
  • 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

I host female guests of any age. Prefer students, travelers, an office or medical worker, or a professional person who needs a safe, clean, quiet, comfortable.
**No illegal drugs **
Castledowns area.
Smoking allowed outside ONLY.
No pets allowed; we do have a ferret in the home. He is very friendly and extremely quiet. All doors must stay closed, including bathroom doors.
You have your own room with a key as well as a main door key for your access. Take care of keys, $50 returnable deposit for keys.
Shared full-sized bathroom: Shower and tub.

Shared kitchen: you will have space in the cabinet and refrigerator/freezer for your food items. Clean your dishes and clear counters when you are finished in the kitchen.

No guests are to invite strangers in my home.

Grocery store, pizza, hair/nail salon, movie theatre, pharmacy, doctor’s office, gas station and strip malls close to home. Very close to the Anthony Henday and St. Albert. Bus stops at the front of complex and near the grocery store as well.

Please respect my home as you would your own/or your parents’ home.

Check in time is 2 pm and check out is noon.
Please take your trash out upon check out.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

5 Reviews

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    Canada
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    My stay was great! Alaura is pleasant, friendly and very helpful. I enjoyed it very much and would stay with her again.

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    Canada
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    October 2023

    This was thee BEST home away from home experience Ive ever had in all my “air bnb” stays iv had! Alaura is incredibly thoughtful, kind and so caring! I immediately felt like im at grans house! The house is super clean and the kitchen has everything you need. I came at a time when i needed to have a place to stay urgently as my previous homestay was really bad! I was so sad to leave i must admit. Thank you so much Alaura may you continue to be blessed and divinely protected. You are such a gem

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Alaura in ,

    Thank you so much. We enjoyed having you stay with us. May the future bring much happiness.

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    Thailand
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    June 2023

    Alaura and the family has been very sweet to me during my stay

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    Tunisia
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    January 2023

    Alaura is nice, friendly and caring person. She always gave her hand when I had some trouble. She gave me some advice for the university. Her daughter are so kind made my stay so pleasant, definitively I would love to repeat the experience Great and clean house to live in, Thank you so much. It was a good start to lead a life in Edmonton.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Alaura in ,

    It was a pleasure to host Amira. Friendly and enthusiastic, but also very respectful of our place. Would recommend to any host. Amira, please contact us directly if you ever need a place in the area.

  • Alm5wu0wnchef1 hg 8wvbdfsz0w oe6alexw1bo 5 r5g=s96 c

    United States
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    January 2023

    If you are an introvert or quiet person who needs a homestay, Alaura's home is a fantastic option for you. The house itself has anything you might want and Alaura will happily help you track down anything else you might need. They were kind enough to share some delicious homemade food and some great travel stories with me. Enjoy your stay, mine was awesome!

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Alaura in ,

    Loved having you here. You were very respectful of the people and the home. Enjoyed having you. You are welcome back anytime.

How do I book?

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When do I pay?

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