Meet Helen
Outgoing, Sociable, Adventurous
Our home is centrally located, in a safe and friendly neighbourhood. Our home is kept clean and we are helpful and accommodating. We are very social and always approachable. Open Communication.
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, Chess, Music, gigs, festivals, Flower arranging, Board games
Hosting guests since
2018
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our family has a lovely home and lots of experience dealing with and helping international students who decide to come to Canada to improve their English or further their education.
Our home is accessible to many amenities that Toronto has to offer you such as enjoying our beautiful parks, malls, restaurants, bicycle trails, tennis courts, swimming pools, churches, gyms, libraries, schools and many more.
Our neighbourhood is very safe with public transportation only a 3 minute walk away. Our major intersection is Pharmacy and Lawrence. Pharmacy Avenue is a 3 minute walk. And Lawrence is a 5 minute walk. Our home is 1 block North of Lawrence Avenue East. The closest subway stations are Victoria Park station and Warden station. You will be able to familiarize yourself with our TTC service very easily. Our home is 30 minutes away from the airport and only 30 minutes away from downtown Toronto.
We are an outgoing, kind, and friendly family welcoming students into our home and treating them as members of our own family.
We are a family of 5, my husband Dimitri and myself, Helen, have 3 children. Son aged 35 who has completed his studies in International Business; Son aged 33 completed his Masters at Queens University in Occupational Therapy; Son, aged 25, currently studying History and aspires to become a History Teacher and Social Worker. All 3 have ventured on their own. My loving parents live 2 houses away and my mother frequently comes by for visits. We have since had to say goodbye to our beloved best friend “Achilles” our 16 year old Siberian Husky. A total teddy bear and very loving. Will forever be remembered.
Your accommodations will provide you with security and comfort….BUT ABOVE ALL….. the feeling of belonging to a family. You will become part of the family like a real homestay should be.
We speak English and Greek fluently. We are friendly active people who love to travel, meet new people and learn about other cultures. We are both working professionals and are really looking forward to sharing our culture with you.
We have a beautiful rooms in our home. We are looking to host a serious, respectful, friendly student (female) an Undergrad or Masters Student, aged between 19-26. Our home is bright, spacious and clean. In your room, you will have a queen size bed, mirror, bed, desk, lamp, and ample place to put your clothing. The room is well lit and has a window for natural light. You will have unlimited wi-fi; water and electricity included; shared access to our homes amenities; kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. You will only need to stay focused on your studies while staying at our home.
My Pets
Dog
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
We are an outgoing, kind, and friendly family welcoming students into our home treating them as members of our own family.
We are a family of 5, my husband Dimitri and myself, Helen, have 3 children. Son aged 35 of which has graduated International Business; Son aged 33 graduated Queens in Occupational Therapy from Queens; Son aged 25, studying History wishing to be a teacher. All 3 have ventured on their own. My loving parents live 2 doors down and my mother frequently comes by for visits. We have since had to say goodbye to our beloved best friend “Achilles” our 16 year old Siberian Husky. A total teddy bear and very loving. Will always be remembered.
Your accommodations will provide you with security and comfort….BUT ABOVE ALL….. the feeling of belonging to a family. You will become part of the family like a real homestay should be.
We speak Canadian English and Greek fluently. We are friendly active people who love to travel and meet new people and learn about other cultures. Both of us are working professionals and are really looking forward to share our culture with you.
We have a beautiful rooms to offer you in our home. We are looking to host a serious, respectful, friendly student (female) an Undergrad or Masters Student, aged between 19-26. Our home is bright, spacious and clean. In your room, you will have a window, queen size bed, mirror, bed, desk, lamp, and ample place to put your clothing. You will have unlimited wi-fi. Water and electricity included. You will have full shared access to our homes amenities; kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Sports arena
- Health club
- 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
House Rules
House Rules:
• Keep your room tidy
• Clean up after yourself, especially in the shared spaces
• Be mindful of energy conservation and recycling
• Keep your showers minimal (not long)
• We do the laundry on weekend (A hamper is provided in your room). Laundry taken down on Friday night or if full earlier; a basket will be provided for you in basement for your clothing. I would be happy to accommodate any washing earlier in the week. We have no problem with you doing your own laundry if you wish.
• If you are planning on not coming home (running late at school) it would be appreciated if you would let us know ahead of time; so that we can plan our day/week according to your schedule. With the same respect if you plan on being out with friends you meet at school we would like you to let us know where you will be going, in case of emergency, and when you plan on being home. A simple phone call would be appreciated or let us know in advance if you aware of your plans.
If you choose to have a friend come over we would love to meet them. As such we would like to be home during these visits.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
12 Reviews
October 2023
Staying at Helen mom & Dimitri dad's homestay is an unforgettable memory and experience in my life. If you want to stay at homestay, no need to worry! They will do their best to help you at anytime. Detailed information, information about sightseeing , I was able to live comfortably during my stay, with meals always made with love, cleaning and laundry with love, information about language schools, public transportation information, etc. It was also safe and quiet, so it was great for taking walks. All the other students staying homesay were friendly and kind. I met a precious friend there that I would like to continue a lifelong relationship with. You can feel the comfortable atmosphere and the house is cozy and warm. The room is also neat. It was my greatest luck to stay with Helen mom and Dimitri dad's homestay. They Always said good things to me. I was able to get the advice, encouragement, and feel the warmth of the family. I promised myself that I would definitely visit this homestay again! if you want to stay here, you can have the best experience. I will never forget the stories I shared with Helen mom and Dimitri dad. It helped me gain self-esteem and confidence. They also taught me about life. I am happy to be a part of their journey through life. Thank you for everything! Thank you for making me feel like a member of the family. Not say goodbye, just see you again! -Sending love from Korea,ahreum-
September 2023
Had an amazing stay with Helen. She has a lovely home and was so sweet and welcoming to me for my short stay. The room was cozy and better than I could imagine, and the neighbourhood is clean and quiet. Would love to stay at her place again if I ever visit toronto again!
Host reply
It was lovely to meet you Shivangi if only but a short stay it was a pleasure to have met such a respectful and pleasant young lady. Had you stayed longer I am certain we would have had many more long night talks. We would welcome you back anytime you are in our beautiful City. Cheers!
August 2023
Even though we only stayed with Helen for 3 nights, we felt right at home. She gave us a very warm welcome and took us directly in her colorful world. The room was very cozy, tidy and very well equipped with recommendations for what to do in the area. Helen is a person with a lot of positive energy that she loves to share with her guests. We really enjoyed the movie night and the late night talks with her. We felt very comfortable with Helen and her husband and would come back anytime.
May 2023
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
January 2023
My room was very cozy and warm! The house was always clean, including the kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Laundry was done for me once a week and my room was cleaned up for me weekly as well.
They are such a wonderful family with a welcoming and friendly presence. I had three other roomies, all girls from other countries at the time. I loved that I got to make new friendships! We would sometimes have movie nights together or go out and explore the city, which was lots of fun. Great homestay if you enjoy stimulating conversation as well as privacy.
One thing to keep in mind is that you cannot use the stove so you can either purchase your meals outside or they offer you three meals a day for an additional cost. If you choose this option, breakfast includes cereal, toast, bagels, coffee, juice, and milk. For lunch, you get a sandwich and for dinner, you get a variety of options depending on the day, such as soups, kinds of pasta, chicken, veggies, and salads.
The nearest TTC is a short 7 min walk from the house; the neighborhood is friendly and safe. Walmart, which is located on Eglinton Ave, is only a 20 min bus ride from here. On that same street, you'll find a Cineplex, Michael's, Costco, Metro, Dollarama, Staples, Winners, and the Shopping Centre. You can also find plenty of small restaurants within walking distance of the house. Downtown Toronto is about an hour away using the TTC or a 20-25 min uber ride.
Excellent location and family! Thank you so much for a lovely stay :)
November 2022
Lovely and generous people. Thank you very much.
October 2022
It is the best homestay!! It is a great place to enjoy your stay in Toronto, it is close to the buses and it is a very safe and quiet place. Helen's family from day one tried to make my stay the best and made me feel part of the family; they are a respectful family and full of love to give, you will never feel alone. I highly recommend it!
Host reply
Thank you to Luisa for making it so easy to enjoy your company. Your infectious smile and bubbly personality speaks volume. It was a pleasure hosting you and we would be happy to have you back anytime. We wish you much love, happiness and success in your future endeavors. I am certain that you will achieve the goals you set in life as you exhume much confidence. This is not goodbye but see you later. Cheers, Helen
September 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
May 2022
I have to thank Helen for her welcome, for picking me up from the airport and helping me in any way she could during my stay, where she lives is a very quiet and central place, everything was very clean and smelling good, downtown is 45 minutes away by bus and then subway, for me it helped me a lot in what is adaptation like my first days in Canada
May 2022
The host cancelled the booking 12 days before the arrival date.
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