Homestay

We are very happy to have you come live in our home while you are studying in Vancouver. Our wish is that you feel very welcome and a part of our family. We are here to help you learn our customs and language. We would like to tell you a little about us. Our names are Allan and Lily Montana. We have been married 29 years and moved to this wonderful home in December, 2022. We have two children, Lindsee (27) and Hans (16). We also have a new addition, a 6 weeks old puppy named Pucok. We have been a Host Family for about 19 years and have enjoyed so many young people from all over the world – maybe even as many as 90 to 100 students. In 2005, we started hosting students and continues it throughout the years. We have upgraded and moved three times and we always brought our students along with us. Lily and I are both Registered Nurses, she work in Medical and Surgical Unit at Royal Columbian Hospital, while I works in Mental Health and Substance Use under Vancouver Coastal Health. Lindsee is also in Health Care, she is self employed as a Registered Massage Therapist. We would like to share with you about the most important thing in our lives. We are religious and goes to church 2x a week. We also hold offices in our congregation. Bible Studies and propagations are sometimes held in the house. Once again, we are happy to welcome you to Vancouver, BC. We consider it our privilege to have you here and to assist you in every way that we can. WELCOME!!!! Room(s): 1. Double Room (Basement Bedroom 1) with Shared bathroom Capacity: 2 Rates: Weekly / 980.00 Monthly 2. Single Room (Basement Bedroom 2) with Private bathroom Capacity: 1 Rates: Weekly / 980.00 Monthly 3. Double Room (Laneway Bedroom 1) with Private bathroom Capacity: 2 Rates: Weekly / 980.00 Monthly 4. Single Room (Laneway Bedroom 2) with Shared bathroom Capacity: 1 Rates: Weekly / 980.00 Monthly House Rules: Welcome to Montana Family House Rules: Breakfast: - Continental breakfast is serve in the morning like hot/cold cereals, toasted bread or sandwich and instant noodles. The meal is available any time in the morning. Lunch: - For students with 3 meals, lunch is available in the fridge with your name on it. It if happens that you don’t need lunch for the next days, kindly inform me by text or call. Dinner: - Dinner is ready around 6:00 to 7:00 PM. PLEASE let me know if you are not able to make it. COOKING is not allowed for safety reason. FRIDGE –. To store food, please use the fridge in the basement or lanehouse. Label your food to avoid confusion and do not eat food in the fridge that does not belong to you. Laundry - ONCE a week laundry (Friday,Saturday or Sunday). Please hang it yourself to dry. (NO DRYER). KEYS – Keys will be provided individually, any lost keys will be charge directly to students. PLEASE LOCK THE DOORS WHEN YOU GO IN AND OUT THE DOOR. Household Chores – PLEASE wash your own dishes thoroughly after use. You will be responsible in maintaining your room clean and tidy. Any damage that occurs will be charged directly to student. Light – DON’T forget to turn off the lights that you turned on after you use, in areas, like bedroom, bathroom, dining room, hall ways and other common areas. Heating – Please do not self-regulate the thermostat for heating. Water Sprinkler: Please do not touch or hang anything on it. CHECK OUT – Please clear all your garbage and return the keys. No visitors or sleep over allowed for everyone’s safety. Bathroom – do not leave toiletries or belonging on the counter and keep it clean. Only 10 minute showers Hope you enjoy your stay here in our house and especially here in Vancouver, BC. Thank you. Amenities: Internet Access, Laundry, Garden Local Amenities: Shopping Centre, Local Bus Stop, Hospital, Park, Local Train Station