Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC

There are many experiences we can share in our home; we breed and raise chocolate labradors so you must love dogs. We like hiking and kayaking and are happy to share these experience with you.

Jen runs a home based business out of an art studio in our home that teaches our community affordable arts and crafts classes. It's called Lost Arts Club (www.lostartsclub.org ) there are many class preparation tasks that can be helped with.

We need help with some basic house cleaning all year round and in the spring and summer there is some gardening.

We are a middle aged, quiet and easy going couple who have enjoy hosting people from all over the world for many years. Our home is a rancher style on 1/3 of an acre in Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island. We have a flexible work schedule and on your days off we can sometimes enjoy hiking, kayaking or exploring with you. We have a family and friends game night once a week which is a great way to get to know each other and practice your English if you need to.

Reseñas

4.5
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Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

5.0

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

4.5

Alemania

5

I loved it and can recommend staying with Jen, Jim and the dogs to everyone! While doing housekeeping tasks and helping Jen preparing for her Lost Arts Club, I learned much about living on Vancouver Island and got to explore it with my friend Michelle Mina and another friend I made there. Thank you so much for the experience and that I could finally overcome my unease with dogs!! 🐾 (you can read more about our experience in Michelle Minas comment)

hace 4 meses

Alemania

5

This was our first homestay experience and we couldn't be happier with it! We didn't know what to expect before arriving, and the fact that we would be around five dogs seemed a bit intimidating because we weren't used to it at all. Right after the first step through the door and meeting Jim and Jen, all our worries were resolved and we felt right at home. Jen and Jim are very kind and welcoming, so that staying at their house always felt safe and pleasant. The instructions about the helping tasks were clear and we could perform them flexibly, so that we got to explore the island. Thank you!!!

hace 4 meses

Costa Rica

4

My experience with Jim&Jen in Nanaimo was very nice. I appreciate Jim's generosity, kindnes, and empathy to deal with people from other cultures. Damien is very good with strategic games. He is also very kind, thanks for the talks and walk we shared! Jen, as a host, provides you with a fully equipped place and full equipped tools thanks for the comfortable place.
They had a friend's birthday party that we assisted together, and I enjoyed it a lot. Also I had the opportunity to start the planting season! I helped with sowing, weeding, watering and organizing things.

My best wishes to you!

hace 10 meses

Brasil

5

It was my first experience and it was wonderful and better than I thought it would be. They welcomed me very well and I felt like part of the family. Thank you for your patience with my English so we can communicate. This opportunity gave me better English, getting to know the beautiful city and meeting this welcoming family. Thanks

hace 11 meses

Estados Unidos

4

Nanaimo is a beautiful area. Jen and Jim make your stay is extremely cozy, fully-equipped - with everything you need. Keep in mind, during the colder months, your activities will be indoors. I would recommend visiting during the warm/summer season for diverse activity options. I was lucky enough to help Jen’s business with marketing related materials and had lots of fun doing that. I also got to witness a newborn puppy! You will love the dogs and all the fun board game. Plus, the bus to downtown is a short walk away.

hace 1 año

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