Meet Rob
Sociable, Helpful, Friendly
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Learning foreign languages, Board games
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hello, I'm Rob, and together with my wife Sheri, a professional engineer, we invite you to experience our warm hospitality in the heart of Toronto. We're a small, sociable family fluent in both English and Farsi, and we love meeting new people. Whether you're looking for engaging conversations or a quiet retreat to study, our home is the perfect place for you.
Our house is located in a peaceful and safe neighborhood, offering easy access to parks, shopping centers like Yorkdale Mall and Costco, as well as convenient public transportation options including bus stops just a 2-minute walk away and bike share stations nearby.
Your comfort and safety are our top priorities. That's why our house is equipped with fire extinguishers, smoke, and CO alarms.
Basement apartment features:
You will reside in a newly renovated furnished basement studio unit with a separate entrance, private bathroom and kitchen.The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need. While we don't provide meals, feel free to use the kitchen and its supplies responsibly. Additionally, a cleaner visit once a month to ensure common areas are kept tidy. Washer and dryer are available only on the weekends.
Booking Policies:
• Guests must notify the host of cancellations at least 4 weeks before arrival to accept new guests.
• The remaining balance must be paid in cash upfront upon arrival.
• Minimum booking is 1 week, with a maximum stay of up to 3 months.
• Notify us of any changes to confirmed short-term bookings.
• Check-in is at 5:00 pm, and check-out is at 1:00 pm.
• No smoking, no pets
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is nestled in a peaceful and safe neighborhood, offering easy access to parks, shopping centers like Yorkdale Mall and Costco, as well as convenient public transportation options including bus stops just a 2-minute walk away and bike share stations nearby.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
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:
1. Only one guest is allowed in the bachelor suite, with an age limit between 18 and 55, for peace of mind.
2. A profile photo is required when making booking inquiries.
3. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi with a high-speed fiber 1.5 GB internet package.
4. Free laundry is available for your use on weekends,
5. One quick shower allowed per day.
House Policies:
• No pets allowed.
• No drinking alcohol, using drugs, or smoking on the premises.
• Doors must be locked when leaving the premises, and lights and appliances should be turned off when not in use.
• Occupants are responsible for keeping rooms clean and tidy
• Respect for everyone in the home is expected.
• Friends are not allowed without prior permission.
• Open communication is vital to avoid misunderstandings.
• Please keep the bathroom and kitchen tidy
• Noise levels down after 10 pm.
• If provided a key to the front door (for basement access), it's your responsibility; do not share these keys.
• We're here to assist you 24/7; please speak to us about any worries or problems.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) and a 25% deposit using a choice of payments: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal. The deposit is collected in advance on behalf of the host to protect against no show or late cancellations (within 7 days of arrival). You then pay your host the balance due on arrival. The 25% deposit payment is made to the host 2 business days after your scheduled arrival date. This deposit payment will only be refunded if you cancel the booking at least 7 full days prior to arrival.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.