About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Tourism is on the go for 2022. Welcome to my homestay.
Restrictions now is lessen, but we still have to do some precautions.
Everyone's safety is #1.
***Our home is your home while you are here....
Family home in a 3 bedroom apartment that overlooks the CN Tower in Toronto.
**About 6-7 minute walk to the subway, 2 minutes walk to bus stop,
**3 minutes (4 bus stops) to reach Eglinton W. subway station
**30 minutes to downtown Toronto.
Very close to Malls and small eateries, convenient to almost everything.
**Supermarket is just beside the building. They sells hot meals to go.
**Access to use my kitchen to cook.
**Coffee or tea is provided (self serve).
Guests can access:
**FREE unlimited internet
**Public metered parking
HOST:
I am a retired banker and I have 2 children ages 29 and 30. My son lives with me to help me out and my daughter lives on her own but comes to visit once in a while.
My family joined the homestay program in 2004.
Our guests/students comes from different countries.
I have 2 bed rooms that are available for students/guests:
***1st room has a queen bed, good for single or couple.
***2nd room has 2 single beds ( 1 or 2 people). 1 guest is accepted, room is private.
**Host must know the approximate age of guests.
**Age limit: not over 55 years old, for peace of mind.
**Profile photo is required when making booking inquiries.
Please note:
Family of 3 - 4 is accepted as long as the 2 rooms are available but children must be at the age of 7 not less. Regular rate will be applied.
Please disregard the additional note for small children. (Unable to delete that information anywhere).
Additional Info
50% additional charge may apply for infant/baby/toddler under 5 years old.
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is 30-35 minutes to downtown Toronto. Lawrence Square (small Mall) is 15 mins walk and there's Yorkdale Mall, 3 subway stops from the closest subway from my home. We have a Urban Fresh sobey's grocery store beside my building.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- 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
Please note:
**Maintain the cleanliness of the rooms and kitchen after use.
**Respect everyone in the home.
**Friends are not allowed unless you have permission.
**No drinking alcohol, drugs and smoking.
**Open communication is very important to avoid misunderstanding.
Cancellations for advance bookings/Booking updates:
***Guests who wants to cancel reservations, must notify host, 4 weeks before arrival, to be able to accept new guest.
***Remaining balance must be paid upon arrival***
***Minimum booking is at least 1 week and maximum is up to a year. Confirmed short term bookings should notify host if there are changes.
***PLEASE NOTE:
Check in - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Check out - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
***This rules applies when there is a guest departing and a new incoming guest..... on the same day***
***Guest should consider the time of arrival in Toronto to avoid overlapping of time for check ins and check outs****
All guests that are coming from Brazil should consider the time of arrival in Toronto when selecting flights. Check-in should be at least from 10 AM.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
80 Reviews
June 2024
I'm very grateful to Imelda, Kevin, and Christine for their kindness and help during my three-month-long stay at their home. This was my first time travelling abroad and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have stayed with them. I am especially grateful to Kevin and Imelda, with whom I spoke the most. They are both admirably strong, thoughtful, and caring individuals, and I think I learned a lot simply by talking to them and living with them. So to the prospective guest, I would like to say that Imelda's place could very well be your next favorite homestay! On a different note, I would also like to emphasize that I had no trouble with living conditions during my stay. In particular, the kitchen and washroom spaces were clean and hygienic.
Host reply
June 2024
I stayed with Imelda and Kevin for a very comfortable three months. The apartment has all the essential utilities and is close to all the stores and bus/subway lines you'll ever need. It's also close to Cedarvale Park, which was great to visit during the spring. But beyond and above everything else, the fact that our hosts were so accommodating made the trip far better than any expectations (special thanks to Kevin for being the most helpful person ever!) I'll surely revisit them if I ever come back to Toronto.
Host reply
February 2024
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January 2024
I had an absolutely amazing stay at this apartment with the owner, an incredibly welcoming lady, and her delightful young son, Kevien. From day one, they treated me like family, generously sharing their kitchen belongings and even baking a delicious banana cake for me, showcasing her exceptional culinary skills. The owner extended her kindness by inviting me to her daughter's house, emphasizing a sense of inclusion. I was fortunate to experience the warmth and generosity of the owner from the moment I stepped through their door, they went above and beyond to make me feel like part of their family. Kevien, a fantastic and helpful young man,a remarkable young man, was an indispensable source of assistance, always ready to lend a helping hand with anything I needed, he assisted me in various tasks without hesitation. I truly felt like a part of their family from the very beginning. I'm grateful for their hospitality; it felt like a home away from home. Their kindness and willingness to make my stay memorable exceeded all expectations.
In my travels, I can confidently say that they are the epitome of the best hosts one could ever encounter. They are genuinely the best people I've ever met. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend their home to anyone looking for a truly special experience in Toronto.
Host reply
January 2024
I had a wonderful stay with Imelda. The location is really convenient and everything was as described. Thank you Imelda for the good hospitality and being so caring. I really enjoyed my stay and would love to come again. Really recommend to stay with Imelda and have a hearty welcome and cosy holiday.
Host reply
December 2023
Imelda has wonderful character, discipline with strong business back ground. Her home and her sun, Kevin, has too much energy and good things which will impress you at the beginning.
While living at her home I have learned too many things about Philippine hospitality culture, life skills and business. She told many stories about Canada, her family member and her traveling experience, business and too many things which inspired me . I mostly recommend staying at her home to whom wants to explore more about culture, religious and business with high level of hospitality.
Note: Specially for families who likes their children learn more about discipline and life skills.Host reply
December 2023
Imelda and her son Kevin were incredible hosts that both helped me figuring things out within both their home and Toronto. I enjoyed my stay very much and recommend it to anyone wanting to stay close to Toronto!
Host reply
November 2023
I was staying at Imelda's home for 1 week in October . Everything was great , she is very nice, kind , friendly and her son too. The room was clean and tidy and very comfortable .
There is a great super market next building , where you can buy something to eat and a pharmacy . The place is not far from the subway station. I really recommend this homestay.
And I hope will visit them again in the future .Host reply
November 2023
Imelda nous accueille comme une personne de votre famille vous accueillerait. Elle est très soucieuse de nos bien-être et confort. Vous pouvez la solliciter si nécessaire, sans aucun souci.
Son logement est véritablement un cocon où j'ai pu rencontrer ses grands enfants qui sont tout aussi gentils et cordiaux que leur mère, Imelda.Chambre confortable avec le nécessaire, pas de bruit.
Commodités : salle de bains, cuisine, salon accessibles librement.La localisation géographique m'a permis de circuler librement, en toute sécurité, pour réaliser mes activités (hors ou dans Toronto).
Lorsque je reviendrai à Toronto, je passerai inévitablement chez Imelda. Merci et à bientôt, ma chère hôte.
Host reply
October 2023
My three-month stay with Imelda was truly remarkable and filled with heartwarming moments. Imelda's kindness and friendliness created an atmosphere of utmost comfort throughout my stay. Her children, Kevin and Kristine, are the epitome of warmth and hospitality, and I'm grateful for their friendly presence.
Imelda is more than a gracious host; she's become a second mother to me. Our morning coffee were enriched by her captivating stories, creating a warm and homey ambiance. We also watched the thrilling air show together, visited Niagara Falls, and had delightful dinner with her lovely friend.
I wholeheartedly recommend anyone visiting Toronto to consider staying at her lovely home. It's not merely about the accommodation; it's about the people you stay with, which can truly make or break your entire experience. Plus, her house is impeccably clean, and the rooms are very comfortable, adding to the overall enjoyment of your stay.Host reply
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) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
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.