Meet Fara
Helpful, Friendly, Responsible
I love meeting new people and do my best to make my guests’ stay as enjoyable as possible, by being helpful, kind and communicating to my guests.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Stamp collecting, Diet and nutrition, Chess, Playing cards, Reading
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within two hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our family immigrated to Canada in 1999 and we have been hosting international students since 2001.
Our home is very close to bus stops 240 Downtown ( 2 minutes walking distance ), 255 Capilano University ( 3 minutes walking distance ), 229, 230 Lonsdale Quay and 232 Grouse Mountain ( 8 minutes walking distance ), Lions Gate Hospital ( 4 minutes walking distance ), North Vancouver City Library ( 11 minutes walking distance ) and all the grocery stores, supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, gyms, banks, medical clinics and laboratories on Lonsdale ( 8 minutes walking distance to Lonsdale and 15th Street ).
We renovated the entire house about 7 years ago.
The upstairs where the bedrooms are located has a private setting with washroom, laundry and kitchen ( Cooking on the stove and oven is NOT allowed. Guests are allowed to use the fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster.), dining and living room.
So just come with your suitcase to enjoy, relax and have fun while you stay with us in beautiful North Vancouver.
My Pets
Parrot
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Pets
- Pets Indoor
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Non Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located in a quiet area but walking distance to all amenities; hospital, medical clinics, grocery stores big and small, boutiques,banks, restaurants, coffee shops, library, gyms and bus stops that can take you directly to the heart of downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain, Seabus, Dundarave and Capilano University.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- 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
-Please take off your shoes when you step inside the house.
-Keep clean after yourselves.
-You can prepare your meals in the kitchen but use of the oven and stove in the kitchen is not permitted.
-Please follow the BC guidelines for recycling.
-No fury friends.
-No drugs. No partying, drinking and smoking inside the house.
-Do not invite friends for sleepover. They are welcome to visit you but notify us ahead of time, please.
-Be considerate and respectful of other guests.
-Checkin is at 1 pm and checkout is at 11am. Guests are welcomed to drop off or leave their luggage at the house to wait for checkin time or after checkout till they are leaving to the airport for a few hours.
-Please know that booking fee is paid to Homestay.com and NOT to the host.
-Short stays ( up to two months) are asked to pay their non-refundable stay fee on the first day of arrival in cash and long term stays; over two months, are required to pay the first and last month of their non refundable stay fee on the first day of arrival and in cash and the remainder is on a monthly basis and at the beginning of each month and in cash.
The short term stay fee is non refundable and the long term stays are required to give a full month notice.
The rules are just there to make your stay safe, comfortable and memorable.
Thank you for taking the time to read them.
Smoking is not allowed.
15 Reviews
May 2023
I stayed with Fara and Family for a week. It was a great stay. Fara was super accommodating, I had a few questions and she got in touch with me straightaway with answers. The neighbourhood is beautiful and quiet. I enjoyed the walks around the area and watching the sunsets at the harbour nearby overlooking the city, lots of cafes and shops around the area too which I found very convenient. Bus 240 takes you straight to downtown in 25 minutes so overall, very easy to commute. The room, bathrooms and guests area were always very clean and comfortable. Thank you Fara and Family, hopefully I’ll see you again!
Host reply
Thank you for your kind review.
We are so happy you could enjoy your stay with us.
We will be happy to see you again in future as well, and wish you all the very best wherever you are.May 2023
I stayed with Fara for 7 months and I couldn't wish for any better experience. The room as well as the washroom and the kitchen were spacious and clean. Fara is a very kind and considerate person. I felt like I was part of the family at any point. Staying here made me feel like I found a home in Canada and made a friend for life.
Host reply
Thank You, Bibs. Very sweet and kind of you.
We wish you all the very best and hope to see you again.
Enjoy your trip and have a safe flight back home.
May 2023
The host cancelled the booking 32 days before the arrival date.
April 2023
I enjoyed three months stay at Fara's place. Feels like home. It is like a home away from home. Fara is so kind and looks after the welfare of her guests. I would recommend her place to friends who want to stay in Canada.
Host reply
Hi Ram,
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we wish you all the very best.April 2023
In a new country, out of home, it's normal to feel lost. But I was fortunate enough to stay at Fara's home. She checked on me regularly whether I'm doing OK, need anything etc. She showed me how and where to go. Even her mom was super friendly. loved it...
Host reply
Thank you, Aminul for your kind words. Stay in touch and let me know how things go for you. Wish you all the best.
November 2022
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
October 2022
The most comfortable house ever. Fara was so kind and accommodating. She was very lovely and helpful with everything. I was new to the country and she showed me the public transport and shops around. She gave me a lot of advice. Really loved it there
Host reply
It was a pleasure to have you and I wish you all the very best. Take Care & Good Luck
October 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay with Fara and her family was made to feel at home in the sense I felt I was home away from home wonderful area with shops restaurants and good transport links to Downtown and the sea area of Dundarave which I could not stay away from could not go wrong loved every minute of it
Host reply
Thank you, Samuel. It was a pleasure to have you and we hope to see you again.
September 2022
Fara is a great host. She is thoughtful and considerate. Gives space but was always available if I had any questions. Thank you!
Host reply
Thank you so much Celia. I shall miss our little chats. Hope to see you again, soon.
September 2022
Really great experience, amazing family, beautiful place and comfortable
Host reply
Thank you Patrick. We wish you all the very best and hope to see you again.
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