Meet Ritchie
Listener, Laid Back, Friendly
Much more for less
On a typical day...
I'm a night owl.
When I host guests...
I’m basically a tour guide. I like to do most things with them and show them around.
Family Hobbies
Chess, Dancing, Sports
Hosting guests since
2018
Response Rate
93%
Response Time
Within two hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Low cost ( 3 maximum people ). 3rd mattress cod
Minimum 2-day stay , max. 1 year One free frozen dinner per day until it is gone. Most booked in Canada
Number 1 for booking in Canada
Just say to people: Helping Ritchie. Rent control which lowers your rent $40 night ,couple $60 and children free (12 And under) seniors 50 and over , student and seniors discount, slow reply discount too.
No stove, but have a burner and microwave oven
I am fully vaccinated for the covid and booster
The washroom shared but a lock on the door (private bedroom)
Dust mites pillow protection
Walking distance to transportation ( 2 minutes express Don Mills bus to the subway ) Other buses 5 mins or less to Subway.
Minute walk to Shopping and groceries
Animal-friendly too.
NO, ELEVATOR-walk up 2 floors , 1st floor is basement
One foam twin mattress & one regular twin mattress bed in one large bedroom
Toaster oven, microwave oven, and slow cooker
Fridge and free bottled water, kettle, 2coffee maker, dishes, cutlery, dishes, cups, cutlery and toaster oven and rice cooker
Final rinse equipment ( wash by hand 1st) and dryer equipment in the apartment-no coins needed
Exercise equipment and barbells.(ask)
And much more
SINGLE DISABLED CHRISTIAN BACHELOR 78 YEAR-OLD MALE
Speaks English, but can translate languages on google
Graduated from George Brown College in "Hospitality, tourism, and leisure"
Biography:
I read, watch computer movies and sometimes exercise on zoom and I go out for a coffee and donut and shop or order out
the food at the East York Town Centre. I am a disabled bachelor, walk slowly with a
cane. Talk some but not clearly since my 2 strokes
I lost about 30 # since
my strokes but gained some weight back. I was born in Toronto and 100%
Japanese- but cannot speak Japanse-too hard to learn. I go to the racetrack to
watch horses run and sometimes bet my $2. I love animals.
I tried stand-up comedy before my
stroke. I listen to the Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard, Dua Lipa, BTS K pop, Rascals.and k pop and Roy
Miya and Jazz music. In the future, I would like to play the piano one day and draw people.
At Pape station take any bus north to Cosburn (You will see McDonald's restaurant on the right. walk North on Pape, one block to Gamble Ave. (East of Pape)
Bonus:
Free coffee
Free fast wifi
Small fridge in bedroom
Walking distance to CIBC bank
Fast bus to subway
Smoke detector
Free hairdyer
1 Free frozen food and free dinner when I go to the Mandarin restaurant and u help take the walker upstairs.Fare is same regular fair on TTC.
We will travel on Wheeltans You will pay for your ride
Work experience: Loss prevention Security, worked at
Raddison Hotel and a Concierge at 300 Bloor east
(Yonge and Bloor) a Condo
Check out at 11 am, check-in 1 pm
House Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
East of Pape Avenue with a small park and lots of stores.Walking distance to most stores. There is a church. Quiet area.
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
No loud parties, no sleep-over of a 3rd unknown party, and no drugs, 2-weeks to maximum 12 months No mail after rental
No credit. After accommodation mail returned to sender No negotiation to lower the price Don't allow free storage after finishing rental $20storage fee for a month after rental if you want to store No visitors after 12am
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
41 Reviews
December 2023
Ritchie is very honourable and noble person and does his best to meet the needs of the guests.I got a lot of guidance from him in doing my affairs.I am very happy that I chose Ritchie for my stay.
November 2023
Ritchie is great guy! He is very friendly and understanding. I extended my stay and really enjoying it. The place is quiet and it helps me to take online courses that I need for my employment. The neighborhood is also great place to do lots of activities without spending extra on transport. Highly recommended!
November 2023
Ritchie is the kindest most accommodating host we have ever stayed with. I cannot recommend enough staying with Ritchie in Toronto. Spending time listening to his stories and having a chat was a lot of fun. It's definitely the people you meet whilst travelling that make it special and we will never forget Ritchie. Thanks so much for having us. Kerry and Damien
Host reply
Super nice couple. Helped me up the stairs and helped clean the rooms Easy to talk to.
November 2023
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
September 2023
Really friendly person
September 2023
Ritchie was very understanding of my situation and super easy to talk to! Thank you!
September 2023
Good transit close by. Great price , quiet street.
August 2023
Perfect and peaceful
July 2023
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
July 2023
peaceful place
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