Fabi's Homestay

Homestay in Calgary, Canada

Cozy and fun home to spend your Canadian homestay. We are an active family.

We love enjoying outdoors and a good barbecue!
Biking
Board Games
Boating
Bowling
Camping
Concerts
Hiking
Hockey
Movies
Music
Paddle-boarding
Running
Snowboarding
Soccer
Table Tennis
Theathre
Travel
Volleyball
Walking, you name it! :)

We have a docile 2 year old dog and a 10 year old boy that loves to interact with our students.

Our home rules are:
Turn off lights, fans, heating, laptops etc at the wall or power board switch in your room

• Do not cook or keep food in your room.
• Do not leave any wet clothing or towels in your room.
• Do not stick anything to the walls. If you wish to hang anything, see your host.
• Ask your homestay family if you need extra blankets if you are cold or a fan if you are
hot.
Your host won’t mind you playing music or chatting with your friends via mobile or
internet but please try to do this before 10:30pm at night.
• If you need to call your family after this time due to time zone differences, please check if
this is ok with your host first.
• Always try to keep the noise level at a point where it doesn’t upset other family members
or their sleep.
Never squat or stand on the toilet seat.
• Never flush anything down the toilet except for toilet paper.
• Don’t use too much toilet paper as it may block or cause the toilet to overflow.
• Always wash your hands with soap after using the toilet.
• After use - please wipe down any spills on the toilet.
When you use the kitchen please make sure that you leave the kitchen clean and tidy

SHOWER
• Hang your towel up to dry after you use it. Check with your host family where you should
hang your wet towel.
• Have a toiletry bag with your own shampoo, soap, tissues etc.
• Leave any wet items in the bathroom or hang out to dry - please do not leave them in your room.

WATER USAGE
Please help us save water by keeping showers to a 5-minute limit and turning off the
water when you brush your teeth.
• Please do not waste water. Ask your host family about other ways to save water

SMOKE
Do not smoke in the house –

LAUNDRY
Do your own washing once a week - your host will instruct you on how to put the clothes in the
machine and they will add the detergent and operate the machine for you. Once the
washing is done they will ask you to hang it on the put it in the dryer. Full loads only
please.

CLEANING
Is part of family life and you can be asked to help with:
• Help with tidying up after meals including washing or drying dishes.
• Keep your own room clean and tidy and make your bed.
• Keep your bathroom clean and tidy - do not leave wet towels and clothes on the floor.
• If you make a mess anywhere in the home please clean it up, if unsure what to use, chat
to your host they will help.
If you make a mess, please clean it up.

WOMEN/GIRLS
All sanitary items such as tampons and pads should never be flushed down the toilet.
• At home, there will be a bin in the toilet or bathroom area or you may need to ask your
host mother where to dispose of sanitary items.
• If you are still unsure, wrap the sanitary item in toilet paper and put in a plastic bag and
then put it in the garbage bin outside.

GOING OUT
• Prior to going out at night you must advise your host where you
are going and when you will be home.
• If you go out with friends at night or on weekends you must find your own way home
either by public transport or taxi. Travel with friends especially at night!

Your Host: Fabiana

• 1 child 6-12 years old
• Host does not smoke
• Pet(s) in the home
• 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
• Kitchen use for cooking included
• Wi-Fi (wireless Internet)
• Smoking is not allowed
• Laundry service is $10.00 CAD per load to be washed & dried
• Free on-site parking (driveway or carport)

Occupancy

• 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 1 guest
• 5 night minimum stay
• 4 month maximum stay
• 1 week of notice required to move out