Friendly Family Home, Coquitlam BC

Hi there! Welcome to Canada and to our home! We are a family of five - mom, dad, two daughters, and grandma. Our primary language spoken at home is English but dad is also fluent in Spanish. We have years of experience hosting international students as well as au pairs from many different countries. Our home is located in Coquitlam, BC, in the greater Vancouver area. We are in a suburban neighbourhood close to parks, schools, a lake, and many recreational facilities! You will be within walking distance to the bus stop, library, track field, and a sports complex with swimming, skating and a gym. The grocery store is nearby too. In our home, you will have your own private bedroom on the main floor (furnished with a double bed, dresser, desk, bookshelf, and TV). The room has its own entrance, a small patio, and private ensuite bathroom. The kitchen, living room, dining room, and laundry room will be shared with us. There is also a fenced backyard where you are welcome to lounge if you want to relax in the sun or BBQ in the summer! A fun fact about our family is that we are animal lovers! We have 2 adorable fur babies - our dogs. They are both very friendly and sweet-natured. Since we do have kids and doggies, we can’t promise a totally quiet household. Sometimes the kids are noisy when they play and sometimes the dogs bark. But we CAN promise a welcoming, friendly family during your time with us! We are laid back, easygoing, and happy to help with anything you need during your stay. (Please note: 50% deposit is due when booking agreement is made.) Room(s): 1. Single Room (Private Bedroom) with Ensuite bathroom This room is on the main floor with its own entrance door, small patio, full ensuite bathroom, and cable TV. The room is furnished with a double bed, night table, dresser, closet, and bookshelf. Capacity: 1 Rates: 275.00 Weekly / 1100.00 Monthly House Rules: Our Homestay Rules and Guidelines EMERGENCIES: If you are ever lost or don’t know what to do when you are away from home, please contact us for help. If there is an emergency or you are in danger, please call 911 on your phone to notify the police, ambulance or fire department. Tell them your location and the situation. COMMUNICATION: Communication is the key. We want to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Please talk to us if you have any questions or concerns. We will do the same if needed. KEYS: You will have your own house key. Never lend this key to anyone else. Please take care of the key and return it to us when your stay is finished. Please keep our home secure by locking the door when you leave the house, and take your key with you. MEALS: We will provide breakfast for you every morning. You may help yourself to breakfast items in the kitchen such as toast, eggs, cereal, fruit, yogurt, etc. Please tell us what food you prefer for breakfast so we can buy these items for you. Also please let us know if you have any food allergies. You will be responsible for your own lunch, dinner, and snacks. Feel free to use the kitchen to prepare your meals but please make sure that you leave the kitchen clean and tidy when you are finished. Remember to put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher. LAUNDRY: You will have a laundry basket in your room. Together we will discuss which day(s) will be your laundry days to use the washer and dryer. You will be responsible for washing your own towels and bed sheets. SHOES: Please remove your shoes when you enter the house. Do not wear outside shoes inside the home. House slippers are okay. YOUR ROOM: Your room is your private space. We will always knock before entering. If there is anything you need in your room to make you more comfortable, please let us know. Please keep your bedroom clean and tidy. Please do not leave towels, clothes, or garbage on the floor. We will provide cleaning supplies and a vacuum so that you can clean your bedroom as needed. Please do not store food in your room. You can eat in your room but do not keep any leftover food in the room and put your used dishes in the dishwasher. Please take your garbage out when it is full. Put your garbage bag into the big black garbage bin outside. YOUR BATHROOM: You have your own private bathroom (ensuite with sink, toilet, and bathtub/shower). We provide soap, toilet paper, and towels for you to use. All other toiletries and hairdryer are your responsibility. Please keep your bathroom clean and tidy. We will provide cleaning supplies so that you can clean your bathroom as needed. Please do not flush anything down the toilet except for toilet paper. Don’t use too much toilet paper as it may block the toilet and cause it to overflow. OUR FAMILY AREAS: You are welcome to make yourself at home in the common areas on the main floor of the house. This includes the living room, kitchen, and dining room. You can also spend time in the backyard anytime. Please do not come into our bedrooms on the upper floor. If we are in our bedrooms and you need to speak to us, please knock before entering. Please respect quiet time after 8:30pm as our children will be sleeping. No loud noise after 8:30pm. VISITORS/FRIENDS: Please do not bring strangers into our home. No visitors or overnight guests. This is for the safety of everyone in our home, especially our children. GOING OUT: When leaving the house, please ensure that you turn off lights, fans, laptops, etc. in your room. Remember to take your key with you when you go out. If you go out with friends, you must find your own way home either by public transport or taxi. Please phone us if you need help at any time. And remember to call 911 if there is an emergency. TRANSPORTATION: You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from school and other places you want to go. You can purchase a monthly transit pass for the bus and skytrain.   We will show you where the nearest bus stop is and how to use the bus and skytrain.   Bus routes and information can be found at https://www.translink.ca/.   SMOKING, DRINKING, DRUGS: It is illegal to buy cigarettes and alcohol in British Columbia if you are under the age of 19. Smoking is NOT allowed in the home. This includes vapes and electronic cigarettes. If you smoke, you must smoke off the property. Drinking alcohol is NOT allowed in the home. Marijuana and illegal drugs are NOT allowed in the home. OTHER: We have 2 children. Please always treat them with kindness and respect. They often spend time in the main living room and you are welcome to join them if you’d like. We have 3 dogs who are very friendly. Please be kind, gentle, and respectful with them at all times. ALWAYS CLOSE THE BACK GATE if you come in/out of the back yard. The dogs will run away if the gate is left open! If you are feeling sick and need to see a doctor, let us know and we will advise you where the nearest medical center is. We will help you get there if needed. If you accidentally break or damage anything in the house, please let us know right away. Please Note: We require you to provide a criminal record check prior to your arrival. This is a safety precaution since we have young children in the home. Please talk to us if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help. We hope you enjoy your stay with us! We look forward to getting to know you better! Amenities: TV, Patio, Barbecue, Internet Access, Smoke Alarm, Laundry, Garden Local Amenities: Gym, Swimming, Library, Shopping Centre, Sports Arena, Local Bus Stop, Park, Bowling, Cinema, Restaurant