VICTORIA
HOMESTAY - PROGRAM COSTS
You will find here information regarding levels of homestay accommodations that Vancouver Homestay Agency offers and rates are as following:
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Homestay rates start from
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Monthly
no meals
from |
Monthly B&B from |
Monthly with Breakfast & Dinner from |
Monthly
with 3 meals from |
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Standard
|
600 |
$650 |
$725 |
$780 |
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Semi-Deluxe
|
$650 |
$700 |
$775 |
$830 |
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Deluxe
|
$700 |
$750 |
$825 |
$880 |
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*Short Stay |
$190/week |
$200/week |
$225/week |
$250/week |
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Above rates are based on single occupancy in
a private room.
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All rates and homestay fees are in Canadian dollars.
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Couples sharing the same room are welcome at one and half time of all rates.
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*Weekly rates apply with a minimum stay of two
weeks.
Homes are different; therefore, we take the time to check all accommodations and make sure that they meet our
minimum standards. Therefore, all home
stays will include the following:
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English speaking
host family
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Private room with a window
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Comfortable bed (includes linen, duvet cover, blanket and two pillows)
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Night table, lamp, and alarm clock/radio
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Work desk with chair and desk lamp
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Closet and a mirror
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Access to TV with cable channels in the living room
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Private or shared bathroom
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If meals included: See B&B, 2 meals, or 3 meals plans
Levels of homestay accommodations:
The following is a comparison between three types of homestay accommodations
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Standard
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Semi-Deluxe
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Deluxe
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| Private Room |
Private Room or Studio Suite |
Private Room or Studio Suite |
| Single Bed, futon bed,
sofa bed, hid abed, airbed, or waterbed |
Standard Twin or Double Bed |
Double or Queen Bed |
| Shared bathroom |
Shared bathroom with one or two persons |
Private Bathroom
no sharing
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| Nearby bus route and public transportation |
Close to bus, sea bus, or ski train stop |
Very close to bus, sea bus, or ski train. |
| Room with a window |
Room with large window |
The room with large window or access to a patio, garden, or balcony |
| Basement, ground level, or higher levels if possible |
Main level of a house or upper floors if possible |
Must be on
a higher level of a house, in a condo, or
a private studio suites |
| Internet access if possible |
High-speed Internet Access |
In-room High-speed Internet Access |
| TV in a common area only |
May include additional in-room TV with basic cable or in student living area. |
In-room TV with extended cable or satellite channels |
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