Meet Estela
Open minded, Friendly, Responsible
I am person that you will get along easily, learning different culture and open minded.
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Volleyball, Cooking, Dancing
Hosting guests since
2004
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
My Family have been hosting international student from different countries for more than 10 years. We are a family that you can easily get along with us, because we treat you as a part of the family. Our house is close to the bus stop and skytrain station, 10 minutes going to downtown. We close to many restaurant and superstore in our neighboorhood.
My Pets
Cat
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
our house is located close to the skytrain and a very quiet and safe neighborhood, we are close to downtown, 10 minutes by skytrain. 1 minutes walk to bus stop and 5 minutes walk to skytrain. There are a lots of restaurant and store in our neighborhood. The area is full of trendy cafes, restaurant and stores. and close to trout lake park. Accessable of any public transportation.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- 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 Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
House Rules
by negotiation. Keep clean kitchen and washroom, Respect privacy, and space. Throw your garbage and be cooperate to house rule. Do not touch others belonging.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
31 Reviews
November 2023
Staying at Estela's house has been the best way to start my life in Canada. She is a very nice, respectful, and welcoming person. I enjoyed my stay at her house.
September 2023
Estela and her family are very kind and easy-going people, they don't shut you out but know how to give you your personal space so you don't feel invaded. They were always very thoughtful and knew how to solve every problem that arose. Estela is also a very interesting person and easy to talk to on a wide range of subjects, she was also often bringing us bread from her work, which is really lovely. This house is home to (adorable) cats, so it's important to note this if you have an allergy. I loved my stay and hope to come back here again if I ever return to Vancouver!
September 2023
The host cancelled the booking 66 days before the arrival date.
July 2023
Estela was an awesome host. She is a travsllee and has a warm heart. She and her family were always willing me to help me anything I needed.
She was attentive but at the same time she gave me the space to have my experience.
Super recommended.June 2023
Estela é uma pessoa com muita empatia, excelente anfitriã. Fui acolhida por ela,filha e família com muita cordialidade. Recomendo e destaco os seguintes pontos:respeito a privacidade, liberdade de horário,segurança, ótima ducha, cozinha acessível em qualquer horário, aquecimento,luminosidade, ventilação e muito importante - a estação de trem Nanaimo próxima de casa. Eu demorava exatos 15 minutos desde que saia de casa até a Escola de Inglês que ficava no centro da cidade. Excelente custo benefício pela localização. É um local simples e acolhedor, mas de pessoas que trabalham/tem compromissos fora de casa. Atentem-se que é perfeito para pessoas mais descoladas e independentes. Eu pretendo retornar numa próxima estada
May 2023
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
May 2023
Estela is a great host. Always Kind , nice and will always help you when you need it. Very good place to stay. I recommend it!
February 2020
I only stayed for 2 nights as there was no central heating in my room, only in the kitchen. I guess this may work for some people but was not sufficient for me. I slept with my big ski outdoors jacket on, as the room was freezing cold at night.
November 2019
I enjoyed staying at Estela's house, she was polite and gave me the space that I needed. The place is well located close to the Nanaimo Train Station and at 30 minutes from downtown. Thanks Estela.
Host reply
Hi Juan Thank you so much for your good comments. I enjoyed your stay with us .you friendly and organized person. Easily to get along with you and comfortable to talk too. Thank you.
November 2019
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
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