Meet Janie
Sociable, Open minded, Listener
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
Computer games, Cooking, Gardening, Reading, Watching movies
Hosting guests since
2014
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We offer a secure family environment, conducive to meetings, quiet and warm. I have a 20 year old daughter who recently left home and a 1 year old boy. We have welcomed students and interns from abroad since 2014, whose contacts we appreciate and with whom we like to exchange our cultures and realities.
We would like to rent to an autonomous and independent person. We particularly appreciate people curious about Quebec culture and sensitive to the environment.
The room for rent is in a spacious 2-story apartment. We have a small furnished courtyard and a terrace. We also have a small urban henhouse with three pullets which provide us with fresh eggs every day (or almost!). We also have a cute little ram rabbit who lives freely in the house. She will do her business, like a cat, in her litter box.
On the 1st floor are the open concept living spaces (fully equipped kitchen, dining room and living room) and a closed bedroom. The upstairs room is currently occupied by a French student who has just completed her doctorate. Unfortunately for us, she will soon be leaving us to go work outside of Montreal. Since my daughter has moved to an apartment, her room has become available and we will arrange it to accommodate another student. The room will be fully furnished with a single bed, a chest of drawers, a small sofa, a desk and a wardrobe. We can include bedding if you wish.
Our apartment is close to all services, including delicatessens, organic stores, bakeries, supermarkets and a public market. Stops for 2 bus lines to the city center and metro stations are around the corner. The closest metro station is Viau station (accessible by bus or about a 10-minute walk). There are also Bixi stations (shared bicycles) nearby. We are ideally located if you work or study at UQAM (university), Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, Cégep Maisonneuve or downtown.
When I was younger, I lived with a host family during a stay in England. I enjoyed the experience and I find that it is a great opportunity, for my children and me, to remain open to the world and to get to know new cultures and meet new people.
My Pets
Rabbit
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our apartment is located in a quiet neighborhood near downtown Montreal, Hochelaga-Maisinneuve, and many tourist attractions. Ex: Botanical Garden, Biodome, Insectarium, Olympic Stadium, Quartier des spectacles, etc. Downtown and McGill, UQAM and Concordia universities are easily accessible by public transportation from our home e.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- 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
There is no smoking in the house. You can smoke in the backyard or on the front balcony. No pets are accepted in the house. Long distance calls are at your expense. Please do not adjust the settings of the heating by yourself. Just ask me and I'll be happy to lower or raise the heating to suit your needs. Feel free to use the kitchen, but I would be grateful to your dishes and clean after use. Thank you not to invite unknown-es in our house. Thank you for telling me in advance if you want to invite a friend-e-e. Please enjoy your stay and treat our home as if it were your own.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
2 Reviews
February 2018
J'ai vraiment apprécié mon séjour, Janie et les enfants sont adorables ! Un très bel accueil !!
December 2017
This guest awarded the host 3 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
September 2017
The host cancelled the booking 40 days before the arrival date.
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?
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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.