Bobby's Homestay - Friendly

Homestay in Winnipeg, Canada

Homestay in Winnipeg, Canada
One room available (May 1, 2024)
C$950/month with breakfast and dinner


You can buy your own lunch in school, or if you want to cook:
• you can use the stove inside the house during the winter months, and the stove outside the house during the summer
• we have two refrigerators and one big freezer. The second refrigerator can be used by the homestay student for their own groceries.
• frying pan, rice cooker and other kitchen utensils will be provided (you have to buy your own cooking oil and other cooking ingredients).



The rent includes :
• hot and cold water .
• electricity (central heating and central air conditioning)
• Pillows, pillow-cases, bed sheets, blankets and comforters are provided free. Queen-size bed.
• free use of washer and dryer once a week (washing detergents, laundry basket and clothes hangers are free)
• high-speed (lightning speed -- 250 MBps) wireless internet connection
• free use of deck where you can invite friends for barbeque
• free use of guitar and piano

The nearest bus stop from the house is less than 5-minutes walk. One short bus ride (about 30 minutes) going to Red River College or University of Winnipeg or Heartland International School in downtown, or just a 10-minute bus ride to Red River College main campus at Notre Dame Avenue.
• ideal location, near shopping malls, groceries, parks
• We don't have young children anymore, and we don't have animal pets, so the house is always clean and tidy.
• there are two full bathrooms (so no problem in waiting to use bathroom). Your room is carpeted wall-to-wall, has a big window, built-in closet and cabinet for your clothes, computer study desk with lamp and computer chair.
• if you smoke, you can only smoke outside the house

We help students get settled in Canada:
• assistance in getting bus passes
• assistance in opening a bank account
• assistance in getting a cellphone
• help in their school assignments
• student can come with us going to the mall or groceries to buy his/her personal items

We require:
• a one month rent deposit (this is the damage deposit which will be returned to you when you move out if there is no damage to property)
• the monthly rent to be paid in advance on the first day of each month.
• one month notice if the student wants to move out
• be considerate in not wasting consumables (e.g., toiler paper), electricity, water, etc. Just because it's free for you doesn't mean you can abuse it
• and we expect students to be clean all the time and that they clean their own rooms regularly.

Your Host: Bobby

• No children live in the homestay
• Host does not smoke
• This host welcomes the following guests:
  • ESL/foreign exchange students
  • college or university students
  • adults (mid-twenties and older)
  • couples
  • families with children
  • new immigrants
  • business travellers
  • travel nurses

Services & Amenities

• Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Wi-Fi (wireless Internet)
• Smoking is allowed outside only (yard or balcony)
• Self service laundry included in fee (use of machine and detergent)

Occupancy

• 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 1-5 guests
• 6 month minimum stay
• 1 month of notice required to move out