Meet Karla
On a typical day...
I'm an early bird.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Baseball, Fitness, gym, Computer games, Diet and nutrition, Gardening
Hosting guests since
2013
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I have a large 5 bedroom, 2 bath home to share. My adult son has accommodations in the basement. We have 2 bedrooms and a full 4 PC bath (SHARED between the 2 bedrooms) on the main floor and 3 large bedrooms and 4 PC bath on the upper floor. Rooms are furnished with bed, a dresser, nightstand,lamp, desk & chair, linen and bedding, soap & toilet paper and all the necessities to make your stay comfortable. High speed wifi and FIBE tv on the main floor for common use. Laundry service is available. The house has central heat and air conditioning. Outdoor space available. Our home is a three minute walk to public transit and a short walk to shopping and sports fields. Smoking is permitted Outside.
Each guest is expected to clean up after themselves and respect other occupants.
PLEASE...no strong perfumes / colognes due to allergies.
We have a dog that is kept secure in my sons suite downstairs when others are at home.
SMOKING IS ONLY PERMITTED OUTSIDE.
Feel free to contact me for any further information via the Homestay.com messaging system.
Additional Info
Parking is available in the rear church parking lot
Check out time is 10AM.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Located in a quiet, safe neighbourhood in east Toronto. Out the back gate and a 1 minute walk to public transportation.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- 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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
House Rules
PLEASE:
Keep noise to a minimum. Loud voices / TV / music is not necessary.
Lock the door when entering and leaving the house.
Clean up bathroom and kitchen after use
Enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home.
Bottom line: Be respectful of others
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
16 Reviews
November 2022
Carla is a lovely person, she helped me a lot during my stay, and she picked me up at the airport at 4AM, gave me a bunch of winter clothes and gave me a lot of tips. I loved talking with her and with the other housemates. The room that I stayed in is big, there is a window which allows a good amount of natural light, with enough space to study and feel comfortable. Her house is in a good location, in a calm neighborhood, near Walmart, NoFrills, cinema, malls, and other services. Going to downtown is also easy there are bus stops near where you can reach the subway station. I had a good time! Thank you so much, Carla, wish the best to you and your family! See you next time!
July 2022
It was a wonderful experience.she is so caring and generous .i always choose to stay there in future visits.Thank you Karla.God bless you
December 2020
House smelled bad (mix of unwashed dog, mustiness, old cigarettes, and other things I’ve never smelled in my life), I had to buy air freshener and two odour absorbers, my room was freezing, I couldn’t cook because the kitchen wasn’t clean enough, I lived on take out and ate in my car. I didn’t feel comfortable with so many men in the house, too many rules and reprimands from the host about lights, locks, and shining the washroom taps. The two weeks I stayed there seemed like a lifetime and I moved out two days before my stay actually ended.
May 2020
I spent 5 months is Karla’s house. She was kind to me and extremely helpful. Thank you, Karla! There are Walmart and No Frills supermarkets nearby if you want some groceries. The bus stop is only 5 min walk. I like this district - it's safe and very green in the spring.
August 2019
I spent a really good time as Karla's house. I found a family here. Karla is very welcoming, kind and friendly. Everything is done to make your stay pleasant and comfortable. I wish you all the best and thank you again Karla!! I hope we'll keep in touch.
June 2019
Karla is a great host, very friendly and helpful, easy to have a conversation with. The location is easily accessible to downtown by public transit. I would highly recommend Karla's residence to anyone considering visiting Toronto.
March 2019
My stay at Karla's house has been amazing. Karla helped me a lot, right from picking me up at the airport to helping me find the best route to wherever I want to go in Toronto and even in day to day life she helps and guides me in the best way. In our conversations I get to learn a lot of things about Canada and the culture here. She cooks delicious meals, cakes and desserts and I feel like I'm eating at my own home. My experience has been so good that I didn't feel homesick even for a single day. Thank you Karla.
February 2019
Having a great time staying with Karla. She is a lovely host, very kind, helpful and a great cook. Nice neighbourhood with easy access to public transport.
January 2019
Karla is an amazing host. Very helpful, systematic and generous.....Karla took care of things that I had overlooked....Thanks Karla..
January 2018
Karla is very kind-hearted and a good chef. Having a wonderful experience of living in her house.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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