The Guest House, Guildford BC

The Guest House Guildford Single Occupancy Vacancy November 2011

2011-11-12T14:29:00.000-08:00

*The Guest House Guildford, BC currently has 1 Vacant Bedroom available for long term Room & Board*

**** WE ARE A DRUG FREE / NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT***

The Guest House provides all Linens, Towels, Shampoo, Bodywash, Soap, for your convenience.

CURRENT RATE

Monthly (4 Weeks PRE-PAID): $900.00 (That’s only $30 / Night )

THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:

(NOTE: WE ARE NOT AN A-LA-CART B&B – THE PRICE IS FOR THE ROOM – THE FOLLOWING ARE A BONUS!)
• A Full Sit Down Dinner following the “Canada Food Guide”
• Continental Breakfast
• Wireless Internet
• Local/North American Phone Coverage
• Fax Services
• Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea
• Monitored Smoke/Burglary System
• Close to Transportation/Schools/Medical/Shopping
• Full digital TV converter w/ color TV in Bedroom
• FULL WEEKLY Laundry Service
• Shampoo, Body Wash, Hand Made Pure Soap & Bubble bath
• All Linens & Towels / seasonal bedding

*** FOR $30.00 / day you get: a fully furnished / private / clean room with a home cooked meal – How can you go wrong with a deal like that? ***

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

The Guest House, Surrey BC - Immediate Openings - Don't Wait - Book your accommodations today!

2010-11-11T10:28:00.000-08:00

*** The Guest House is a Private Residence that offers exceptional meals / Clean Rooms / Absolute Privacy in a quiet Neighborhood close to transit and all amenities ***

~~ OUR CURRENT STANDARD RATES – Non Peak Season ~~

1 to 6 Nights (PRE-PAID): $45.00 / NIGHT

1 Week (PRE-PAID): $275.00

2^nd & 3^rd Week (PRE-PAID): $250/week

4 Weeks PRE-PAID: $900.00 (BEST VALUE)

Additional Guest - $20.00/night ($300 / 4 Weeks for Second Guest)

CHILDREN under 10 yrs sleeping in same room as parents – NO CHARGE

Wish to invite a guest for dinner while staying with us? - $10

(Rooms are based on Single or Double Occupancy – Maximum-2 Adults per Room)

THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:

(nOTE: wE ARE NOT AN A-LA-CART b&b – THE PRICE IS FOR THE ROOM – THE FOLLOWING ARE A BONUS!)

· Continental Breakfast*

· Full Sit Down Dinner Based on The Canada Food Guide(Yes... it's included)

· All Linen / Shampoo / Soap / Body-wash / Bubble Bath is included

· FULL SATELLITE TV in Every Bedroom (NEW)

· Swimming Pool (16' x 32') (Seasonal)

· Hot Tub (Seasonal)

· Sports Lounge with Big Screen TV – Great for watching HOCKEY or FOOTBALL

· Full Weekly Laundry Service for Guests

· Wireless Internet

· Local/North American Phone Coverage

· Fax Services

· Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea / Hot Chocolate

· 3 - Fully furnished Bedrooms (Single or Double occupancy)

· Master Suite w/ Shower En-suite

· Monitored Smoke/Burglary System

· Key w/ Alarm Fob for Easy Access - Come & Go on your own Schedule

· Close to Transportation/Schools/Medical/Shopping/SMH

· Airport Service (Additional charge)

· Skytrain Service (Additional Charge)

· *(May Include: Hot Cereal, Cold Cereal, Toast, Waffles, English Muffins, Fruit, Yogurt, Pudding, Jams, Spreads, Honey, Syrup, Peanut Butter, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, Ice Water)

The GUEST HOUSE OWNERS / Staff have all had their H1N1 / Flu Shots – You can be rest assured The Guest House is kept at the HIGHEST STANDARDS of CLEANLINESS **

** WE ARE A NON-SMOKING / DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT***
CATCH THE “326” BUS ON 88^TH & 144^TH TO KING GEORGE SKYTRAIN STATION – 3 MINUTE WALK. 5 MINUTE BUS RIDE. $20 / week we would be happy to drive you to & from the Skytrain (once a day – Monday to Friday)

1 Cat is welcome to also stay w/ their owners in the Blue Country Bedroom (based on availability). Must be indoor cat only & litter box trained.

WE OFFER – FULL SERVICE / SHORT TERM / AFFORDABLE ROOM & BOARD ACCOMMODATIONS. We offer EVERYTHING the hotels/motels do ... accept the PRICE!

Why Spend $75, $100 or $125 or More per/Night... Just to sleep?

WHY NOT... SAVE YOUR MONEY?

The Guest House Surre, BC is Excited to now be Accepting "INTERACT Email Money Transfer" for Reservation / Booking of Rooms.

2010-06-28T18:55:00.000-07:00

The Guest House Now Accepts "INTERACT Email Money Transfer" to secure a reservation at The Guest House. IT MUST be from a National Canadian Bank or a recognized Credit Union that allows this type of transaction. The Guest House will waive the Paypal Administration Fee to all guests to choose to use this service when reserving a room at The Guest House. It is a very secure way to transfer funds and your funds are received almost immediately once The Guest House Logs into the system to complete the transaction.

The Guest House Likes the Email Money Transfer for a number of reasons, but the most important is that YOU, The Guest, Can receive an immediate discount.

THIS IS WHAT SCOTIA BANK SAYS About the "INTERACT Email Money Transfer" function:

Use Interac*** Email Money Transfers to:

send money to children at university
pay back money owed to friends
pay the babysitter, piano teacher, or dog walker
contribute to an office collection for gifts, luncheons, etc.
send money to someone for any other reason

Here's how an Interac Email Money Transfer works:

you sign on to Scotia OnLine and select the "Interac Email Money Transfer" navigation link within the Banking tab
you key the email address of the person you want to send money to
you create a Security Question that only the person you are sending money to will be able to answer
you key the amount you want to send, and the account from which you want to withdraw
the money is withdrawn from your account, and an email notification is automatically sent to the email address you provided
the other person clicks on a hyperlink in the email, and they are taken to their online banking sign on page
after signing on and answering your Security Question, they can deposit the funds immediately to their account*. No holds, no hassles, and the funds are guaranteed.

Send Money to Anyone

When you send money to someone using the Interac Email Money Transfer service, they don't need a Scotiabank account to receive your funds! All they need is a Canadian dollar account at a Canadian Financial Institution, and an email address.

It's Secure

When you send an Interac Email Money Transfer, the email is used only for notification purposes, it doesn't actually carry the money. The money is transferred using the established inter-bank fund clearing networks Canadians have trusted for years.

What's more, in order to receive an Interac Email Money Transfer you have sent, the other person must sign on to their online banking service*, and provide the correct answer to the Security Question that you create specifically for them. Two more layers of security to give you peace of mind. Also, you don't need to know the other person's bank account numbers, and they never see yours!

SO when you are considering Reserving a room at THE GUEST HOUSE, and this type of payment option is available to you - you may wish to receive an immediate discount by using the "INTERACT Email Money Transfer" Function. CHECK with your financial institution to see whether or not this type of transaction is possible.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

Fishing with stella & Jenny

2010-06-27T08:56:00.001-07:00

Fishing with stella & Jenny
Originally uploaded by gardenfairie63

We took Jenny & Stella Fishing. Stella Had never been fishing before. The 2 girls had an amazing day & Stella caught 7 Trout. The girls were here from South Korea and stayed with us for 3 weeks. Stella came back to visit us again in February of this year. It was wonderful seeing her again.

SUMMERTIME at The Guest House 2010

2010-06-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

Summertime is quickly arriving at The Guest House. The sun is shining a little longer each day and the pool is being prepped for the long warm summer evenings.

WE HAVE LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR JULY & AUGUST 2010.

The Guest House has frozen their reservation prices through June and is offering a very special deal. For all those who wish to book with us for July & August - if you pay in June we will only invoice you OFF SEASON Rates.

All rooms booked after July 1, 2010 may be subject to our PEAK SEASON Rates:

PEAK SEASON - JULY / AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
$300 / Week - Single Occupancy
$900 / Month - Single Occupancy
$15/NIGHT - 2nd Guest
MASTER SUITE: $450 / Week (Double Occupancy)

Email us or complete our ON-LINE Reservation FORM to reserve / book a room at The Guest House, Surrey BC

For your convenience I enclose our
On-Line Registration form.
(Click on link)
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dENKUmVsQllSOVlBMG40YWdPWHF2OXc6MA..

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

SUMMERS COMING - Reserve your room now & spend time at The Guest House, Surrey, BC this Summer!

2010-05-08T12:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you for dropping in to see what we have to offer for accommodations. We have 3 Amazing Bedrooms used for our Bed & Breakfast / Room & Board.

Each room is cozy & comfortable and can be used for either a Single Occupancy Guest or Double Occupancy Guest. The Blue Country Bedroom is the largest room and is used for Double Occupancy w/ Small child. The maximum number of adults per room is 2. The Master Suite contains a queen size bed and has a shower ensuite.

Summer is quickly approaching and we are already taking bookings for June, July, August & September 2010. We are expecting to be as busy as last year and it was crazy here last summer. At the peak of summer we had 12 guests staying with us. It was very busy, but it was also extremely fun & exciting. If you have your heart set in staying with us, we can always find room for you to stay with us.

We are keeping our NON-PEAK season pricing through June and prices will rise slightly for JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2010.

~~ OUR STANDARD RATES – Non Peak Season

Daily: $45.00 / NIGHT (1 to 6 Nights)

Weekly (1 Week PRE-PAID): $275.00

Weekly (2 – 3 Week stay PRE-PAID): $250/Week

Monthly (4 Weeks PRE-PAID): $900.00 (BEST rate $30 / Night )

WE INCLUDE 2 MEALS PER DAY!**

MASTER SUITE WEEKLY: $350 (7 day minimum for master suite)

Additional Guest - $10.00/night ($200 / Month for Second Guest)

CHILDREN under 10 yrs sleeping in same room as parents (Double Occupancy) – NO CHARGE if only 1 parent – Child will be Additional Guest Rates.

Wish to invite a guest for dinner while staying with us? - $10

(Note: only 2 adults per room)

THE FOLLOWING IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:

(nOTE: wE ARE NOT AN A-LA-CART b&b – THE PRICE IS FOR THE ROOM – THE FOLLOWING ARE A BONUS!)

Breakfast/Dinner - Served Daily (Yes... it's included if you wish to join us)
Wireless Internet
Local/North American Phone Coverage
Fax Services
Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea
3 - Fully furnished Bedrooms (Single or Double occupancy)
Monitored Smoke/Burglary System
Close to Transportation/Schools/Medical/Shopping
Swimming Pool (16' x 32') (Seasonal June through September)
Hot Tub (Seasonal)
Sports Lounge with Big Screen TV
FULL Laundry Service

If you would like to inquire about booking a room with us this summer, please complete our on-line reservation / request form with your information. A quote will be sent with the cost of your stay and if you would like to continue with your reservation - a paypal invoice will be sent for full payment.

Thank you for dropping in to see what we have to offer for accommodations. We have 3 Amazing Bedrooms used for our Bed & Breakfast / Room & Board.

Each room is cozy & comfortable and can be used for either a Single Occupancy Guest or Double Occupancy Guest. The Blue Country Bedroom is the largest room and is used for Double Occupancy w/ Small child. The maximum number of adults per room is 2. The Master Suite contains a queen size bed and has a shower ensuite.

Summer is quickly approaching and we are already taking bookings for June, July, August & September 2010. We are expecting to be as busy as last year and it was crazy here last summer. At the peak of summer we had 12 guests staying with us. It was very busy, but it was also extremely fun & exciting. If you have your heart set in staying with us, we can always find room for you to stay with us.

We are keeping our NON-PEAK season pricing through June and prices will rise slightly for JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2010.

*** RATES ARE AS POSTED ***

PEAK SEASON RATES (JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER) WILL BE:

$50 / NIGHT (SINGLE OCCUPANCY)

$300 / WEEK (SINGLE OCCUPANCY)

$900 / MONTH (SINGLE OCCUPANCY)

$15 / ADDITIONAL GUEST PER NIGHT

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

THE GUEST HOUSE, SURREY, BC - RESERVATION AGREEMENT (Read Carefully)

2010-04-03T12:19:00.000-07:00

THE GUEST HOUSE SURREY BC HAS UPDATED THEIR RESERVATION AGREEMENT. IT WILL TAKE EFFECT AS OF MAY 1, 2010. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO VIEW IT. THE AGREEMENT HAS BEEN CREATED / UPDATED TO ENSURE THAT GUESTS STAYING AT "THE GUEST HOUSE" HAVE A SAFE / RELAXING / PRIVATE / QUIET / STAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AGREEMENT OR NEED CLARIFICATION ON ONE OR MORE POINTS - PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE GUEST HOUSE.
(For Guests Continuing with a Reservation - acknowledgment of reading the reservation agreement is required)

THE FORM CAN BE VIEWED FROM THE FOLLOWING LINK:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pFWgYsb22K70I4fk6evbKdA

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

The Guest House Surrey is Booking up VERY Quickly for Spring / Summer

2010-03-21T15:37:00.000-07:00

The Guest House is Starting to take firm bookings for the Spring / Summer. If you are considering staying with us - don't wait too long before you book your accommodations.

The Twin Beds (2) Bedroom is booked all of April 2010.

We still have openings for the other 2 bedrooms & the Master Suite is free & clear.

The Master Suite is available for 1 Week Bookings. The Rustic Cabin Bedroom (Middle) has a few weekly blocks open and the Country Blue Bedroom (top) has a couple of openings.

Please complete our ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM found on the web site and a quote will be sent you you within 24 hours. Depending on your length of stay and month of booking either 100%, 75% or 50% will be due at the time of booking and remainder will be payable upon arrival.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

SPRING IS QUICKLY APPROACHING - Looking for a place to stay?

2010-03-17T17:51:00.000-07:00

Accommodations at The Guest House - Please take a moment to see our 4 Bedrooms that are available in our B&B. Needing a Quiet, Clean, Comfortable, Private place to stay while in town for a night, week or month - business or pleasure - Stay at The Guest House for a peaceful nights sleep. Extremely Reasonable Rates.

The Twin Beds (2) Bedroom (South Facing Top Floor)

The Rustic Cabin Bedroom (Double Bed, South Facing top Floor)

The Blue Country Bedroom (Double Bed, South Facing, Main Floor)

Large enough to have a cot set up for 1 additional person (Child)

Lots of Room in the Blue Country Bedroom.

Master Suite (Shower Ensuite, Queen Size Bed, North Facing, Top Floor)

~~ OUR STANDARD RATES – Non Peak Season (March,April & May)~~

Daily: $45.00 / NIGHT

Weekly (1 Week PRE-PAID): $275.00

MASTER SUITE WEEKLY: $350 (7 day minimum for master suite)

Monthly (4 Weeks PRE-PAID): $900.00 (OUR BEST rate $30 / Night – INCL. 2 MEALS/DAY) *** See Below for 3 month rate special

Additional Guest - $10.00/night ($200 / Month for Second Guest)

CHILDREN under 10 yrs sleeping in same room as parents – NO CHARGE

Wish to invite a guest for dinner while staying with us? - $10

**** SPRING 2010 SPECIAL – BOOK A ROOM FOR 3 MONTHS (MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2010 AND PRE-PAY UP FRONT AND RECEIVE A $100 DISCOUNT PER MONTH)

THE FOLLOWING IS ALL INCLUSIVE WHILE STAYING AT THE GUEST HOUSE:

Breakfast/Dinner - Served Daily (Yes... it's included)
Wireless Internet
Local/North American Phone Coverage
Fax Services
Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea
3 - Fully furnished Bedrooms (Single or Double occupancy)
Monitored Smoke/Burglary System
Close to Transportation/Schools/Medical/Shopping
Swimming Pool (16' x 32') (Seasonal)
Hot Tub (Year Round)
Sports Lounge with Big Screen TV
FULL Laundry Service

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

2010 Winter Olympics are finished - BOOK for the Paralympics Now - March 12 - 21, 2010

2010-02-28T23:02:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Winter Olympics have finished and what a time we all had. It was amazing and we met people from all over the world.

The Guest House is now Preparing for the Paralympics.

Rates are listed below for March 2010

*** The GUEST HOUSE OWNERS / Staff have all had their H1N1 / Flu Shots – You can be rest assured The Guest House is kept at the HIGHEST STANDARDS of CLEANLINESS **** WE ARE A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT***

CATCH THE “326” BUS ON 88^TH & 144^TH TO KING GEORGE SKYTRAIN STATION – 3 MINUTE WALK. 5 MINUTE BUS RIDE.

~~ OUR STANDARD RATES – Non Peak Season (March,April & May)~~

Daily: $45.00 / NIGHT

Weekly (1 Week PRE-PAID): $275.00

Monthly (4 Weeks PRE-PAID): $900.00 (OUR BEST rate $30 / Night – INCL. 2 MEALS/DAY) *** See Below for 3 month rate special

Additional Guest - $10.00/night ($200 / Month for Second Guest)

CHILDREN under 10 yrs sleeping in same room as parents – NO CHARGE

Wish to invite a guest for dinner while staying with us? - $10

**** SPRING 2010 SPECIAL – BOOK A ROOM FOR 3 MONTHS (MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2010 AND PRE-PAY UP FRONT AND RECEIVE A $100 DISCOUNT PER MONTH)

WE OFFER – FULL SERVICE / SHORT TERM / AFFORDABLE ROOM & BOARD ACCOMMODATIONS. We offer EVERYTHING the hotels/motels do ... accept the PRICE!

Why Spend $75, $100 or $125 or More per/Night... Just to sleep?

WHY NOT... SAVE YOUR MONEY?

Come... Be Our Guests At...

THE GUEST HOUSE in Surrey, BC

14471 – 85A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 5W3

PHONE: 604-598-0973

FAX: 604-598-0972

And We're Always Happy To Include:

Swimming Pool (16' x 32') (Seasonal)
Hot Tub (Year Round)
Sports Lounge with Big Screen TV
Laundry Service
Breakfast/Dinner - Served Daily (Yes... it's included)
Wireless Internet
Local/North American Phone Coverage
Fax Services
Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea
3 - Fully furnished Bedrooms (Single or Double occupancy)
Monitored Smoke/Burglary System
Close to Transportation/Schools/Medical/Shopping

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

*** NEWS FLASH - THE GUEST HOUSE HAS 2010 WINTER OLYMPICs ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY

2010-01-27T17:46:00.000-08:00

THE GUEST HOUSE – OLYMPIC AVAILABILTY:

*** NEWS FLASH - THE GUEST HOUSE, SURREY, BC HAS JUST RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A CANCELLATION ALLOWING US TO RE-OPEN A BOOKING FOR THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS.

THIS BEDROOM ACCOMMODATES 2 ADULTS AND IS FURNISHED WITH A QUEEN SIZE BED / DRESSER / CLOSET / DESK / CABLE COLOR TV / WIRELESS INTERNET-ACCESS . ALL LINEN IS INCLUDED. THE GUEST HOUSE ALSO INCLUDES LAUNDRY SERVICE AND 2 MEALS PER DAY (BREAKFAST – either at the table or to take on-the-run- & DINNER).

WE ARE A 5 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE KING GEORGE SKYTRAIN STATION OR A $10 CAB RIDE. WE ARE ALSO A 5 MINUTE WALK TO 88^TH AVENUE TO CATCH THE “326” BUS TO THE KING GEORGE SKYTRAIN STATION.

THE COST FOR THE ROOM IS $250 / NIGHT AND FULL PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

WE DO NOT EXPECT THE ROOM TO REMAIN VACANT FOR LONG SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY.

JOHN & VANESSA REYNOLDS

THE GUEST HOUSE, SURREY BC

14471 – 85A AVENUE

SURREY, BC

PHONE: 604-598-0973

EMAIL: guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

2010 Winter Olympic Excitement!

2010-01-17T12:01:00.000-08:00

2010 Winter Olympics

The 2010 Winter Olympics are quickly approaching! We, at The Guest House, are getting ready for our international & local guests to arrive.

We are starting to welcome them as of February 1, 2010 and continue to host them all the way up to March 4, 2010. It is an exciting time at The Guest House and we are looking forward to having these Guests and how they love our city & the Games.

The Menus have been planned and the House has been re-arranged so that everyone has an enjoyable time here.

Bus routes need to be worked out for getting to & from Events, but I am sure everyone in Vancouver is ready for the traffic & people and helping them get to their events in a timely fashion.

I would recommend at least a 2 hour window for local event trip planning and more for getting up the mountains etc. I know that Translink is preparing the Skytrain & buses for the additional ridership.

Trip Planning on Translink

The Guest House is a very short ride from King George Skytrain and walking distance from 88th Avenue & 144th bus Stop - You can either take the number "326" directly to the King George Skytrain station or the "388" goes down 88th Avenue and over the Alex Fraser Bridge to the 22nd Street Skytrain station.

We are Fully booked as of February 12, 2010 and Available again for Monthly Guests as of March 1, 2010.

For all Guests arriving in Vancouver within the next few weeks - Enjoy your time here and remember to take lots of pictures so you can enjoy this time for years to come.

*** The Guest House recommends that all guests to Vancouver remember to take their hand cleanser to ensure a healthy visit - We at the Guest House have had both our FLUE shot and our H1N1 Flue shot to ensure everyone remains Healthy while staying with us ***

If you have any questions - Please remember to always ask us - either by email or phone.

Take care

Vanessa & John Reynolds
604-598-0973

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

**** CLICK ON TITLES under EACH PICTURE FOR THE LINKS TO BOTH the OLYMPIC VENUES and TRANSLINK WEB SITES ****

VOTED #1 GUEST HOUSE / ROOM & BOARD in SURREY BC!

2009-10-17T10:54:00.000-07:00

SPEND CHRISTMAS 2009 AT THE GUEST HOUSE SURREY, BC

VOTED BEST SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION ROOM & BOARD IN SURREY, BC, CANADA.

*** TAKING IMMEDIATE BOOKINGS FOR DECEMBER 2009 & JANUARY 2010 AND THEN AGAIN FOR MARCH 2010 ONWARD***

MASTER SUITE is ALSO AVAILABLE - 3 NIGHT min. Booking. ($75/night Double Occupancy w/ Shower Ensuite)

WE OFFER – FULL SERVICE / SHORT TERM / AFFORDABLE ROOM & BOARD ACCOMMODATIONS. We offer EVERYTHING the hotels/motels do ... accept the PRICE!

Why Spend $75, $100 or $125 or More per/Night... Just to sleep?

WHY NOT... SAVE YOUR MONEY?

Come... Be Our Guests At...

THE GUEST HOUSE in Surrey, BC

14471 – 85A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 5W3

PHONE: 604-598-0973

FAX: 604-598-0972

~~ OUR RATES ~~

Daily: $45.00 / NIGHT

Weekly (1 Week PRE-PAID): $275.00

Monthly (4 Weeks PRE-PAID): $900.00 (OUR BEST rate $30 / Night – INCL. 2 MEALS/DAY)

Additional Guest - $10.00/night ($200 / Month for Second Guest)

CHILDREN under 10 yrs sleeping in same room as parents – NO CHARGE

Wish to invite a guest for dinner while staying with us? - $10

On-Line Booking is paid at time of Registration through PayPal.

Drop in Guests : Registration is paid upon arrival – CASH ONLY.

ROOMS are considered booked once an ON-LINE registration has been completed & payment received.

The Guest House DOES NOT accept 3^rd Party Cheques.

WE STILL HAVE VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC ACCOMMODATIONS IN "THE MAN'S ROOM"

And We're Always Happy To Include:

Swimming Pool (16' x 32') (Seasonal)
Hot Tub (Year Round)
Sports Lounge with Big Screen TV
Laundry Service
Breakfast/Dinner - Served Daily (Yes... it's included)
Wireless Internet
Local/North American Phone Coverage
Fax Services
Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea
3 - Fully furnished Bedrooms (Single or Double occupancy)
Monitored Smoke/Burglary System
Close to Transportation/Schools/Medical/Shopping

EXTRAS:

Airport Service (Extra Fee)

Bar (Beverages Extra)

Snack Basket (Items Range From .25¢ - $1.00)

Personal Items (Tooth Brush/Deodorant)

THE ROOMS: (when applicable - will require a $100.00 damage deposit)

Blue Country Bedroom

- Large double bed/Dresser/Desk/Lamp/Chair/Cable TV/Linens & Towels

The Rustic Cabin Bedroom

- Large double bed/Dresser/Desk/Lamp/Chair/Cable TV/Linens & Towels

The Twins Bedroom

- Two Twin beds/Dresser/Desk/Lamp/Chair/Cable TV/Linens & Towels

DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD THIS FALL/WINTER... BOOK NOW!

Reply to: guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

WEB SITE:

http://youarefamily-deltahomestay.blogspot.com/

ON-LINE REGISTRATION:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dENKUmVsQllSOVlBMG40YWdPWHF2OXc6MA..

Pull up a chair – Watch our Power Point Presentation. See what we have to offer.

http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfdj9hmn_30ckhxhwc4&interval=5&autoStart=true

ON-LINE AGREEMENT:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=0ArSRhGACb4aBcEZXZ1lzYjIySzcwSTRmazZldmJLZEE&hl=en

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
Send all inquiries to:
guesthousesurrey@gmail.com

Who Stays at The Guest House Surrey, BC?

2009-10-07T20:12:00.000-07:00

TAKE A PEEK on WHO STAYS at THE GUEST HOUSE!

The Guest House hosts Guests from all over the world and with many different talents.

This is our Hockey Pro - He comes to stay whenever he has a tournament in town. Usually a couple of times per year. It is always very exciting listening to how things are going for his team during the tournaments.

Families Also Love Staying at The Guest House.

We were lucky enough to have a family from Australia stay with us for a week in July this year. I think they will be back.

We also Host International Students over the Summer. It is aways very exciting to learn about new cultures and help students with their English. In this picture we took the students Berry Picking in Langley.

Couples pop in & spend time at the Guest House too. GOING on a Honeymoon? Let us ensure your time with us is relaxing and memorable. We have Backpackers and Businessmen decide to spend a few nights with us. People traveling through are always welcome to spend time with us.

We also have Adult Students stay with us for a month or two. They are either relocating and getting settled before finding a permanent home or taking courses in the area for a month or two.

WHY WOULD YOU STAY WITH US AT THE GUEST HOUSE?

We offer EVERYTHING the hotels/motels do ... accept the PRICE!

Why Spend $75, $100 or $125 or More per/Night... Just to sleep?

WHY NOT... SAVE YOUR MONEY?

Come... Be Our Guests At...

THE GUEST HOUSE in Surrey, BC

14471 – 85A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 5W3

PHONE: 604-598-0973

FAX: 604-598-0972

~~ OUR RATES ~~

Daily: $45.00

Weekly: $275.00

Monthly: $900.00 (OUR BEST rate $30 / Night – INCLUDES 2 MEALS A DAY)

Additional Guest - $10.00/night ($200 / Month for Second Guest)

CHILDREN under 10 yrs sleeping in same room as parents – NO CHARGE

Wish to invite a guest for dinner while staying with us? - $10

On-Line Booking is paid at time of Registration through PayPal.

Drop in Guests : Registration is paid upon arrival – CASH ONLY.

ROOMS are considered booked once a registration has been completed & payment received.

The Guest House DOES NOT accept 3^rd Party Cheques.

WE STILL HAVE VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC ACCOMMODATIONS IN MASTER SUITE!

And We're Always Happy To Include:

Swimming Pool (16' x 32') (Seasonal)
Hot Tub (Year Round)
Sports Lounge with Big Screen TV
Laundry Service
Breakfast/Dinner - Served Daily (Yes... it's included)
Wireless Internet
Local/North American Phone Coverage
Fax Services
Complimentary Coffee and/or Tea
3 - Fully furnished Bedrooms (Single or Double occupancy)
Monitored Smoke/Burglary System
Close to Transportation/Schools/Medical/Shopping

EXTRAS:

Airport Service (Extra Fee)

Bar (Beverages Extra)

Snack Basket (Items Range From .25¢ - $1.00)

Personal Items (Tooth Brush/Deodorant)

THE ROOMS: (when applicable - will require a $100.00 damage deposit)

Blue Country Bedroom

- Large double bed/Dresser/Desk/Lamp/Chair/Cable TV/Linens & Towels

The Rustic Cabin Bedroom

- Large double bed/Dresser/Desk/Lamp/Chair/Cable TV/Linens & Towels

The Twins Bedroom

- Two Twin beds/Dresser/Desk/Lamp/Chair/Cable TV/Linens & Towels

DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD THIS FALL/WINTER... BOOK NOW!

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS at THE GUEST HOUSE!

2009-09-25T15:09:00.001-07:00

Created the Card (Front)

Created the Card (Inside)

Arranged for a cake!
&
Decorate the Table with Fancy Sandwiches!

SPECIAL OCCASIONS!

Today was a Birthday lunch at The Guest House

We created the special card.

The Table was decorated.

Fancy Sandwiches were made and eaten.

The Cake was ordered & devoured!

At the Guest House we can accommodate any kind of party you are having.

Small intimate anniversary Dinners to

Birthday Lunches or High Teas!

Just give us your budget and what you would like to see

And

Leave the Rest up to us.

Just arrive & enjoy!

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FALL is coming to The Guest House

2009-09-16T10:55:00.000-07:00

OUR Street when the Leaves start to turn!

The Maple Tree in our Front yard

FALL IS COMING to The Guest House

I love this time of year. The Days are still very warm and the nights are cool. You can sleep and yet still swim in the pool during the heat of the day.

The Evenings are such that I can bring out my crock pot again and make wonderful Stews and Soups for dinner. Last Night we had Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Baked Buns. UMMMM.

The Summer is quickly coming to a close, The Pool area has had the toys put away until Next Year, but I am still swimming most days. I have kept out the Adult floating chairs! They will not go away until we close down our Pool for the season.

The HOT TUB has been turned up for those cool evenings that we need some extra relaxation!

The Linens on the beds have been changed out from the summer weight covers to the Incredibly warm down comforters! OH I love snuggling up in them and keeping warm while the cool air comes through the windows at night.

The fire places are being cleaned up for another winter of sitting in front of them. Hot chocolate must be added to the grocery list for our next shopping out.

OH I love the fall and at the Guest House we ensure that all our guests enjoy the seasonal change too. Each season is unique, but I think Fall is especially beautiful.

Drop in for a Day, Week or Month and enjoy Fall with us at The Guest House

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REMEMBER - we have made it even easier for you to book with us - the on-line registration form is right on our web site at the bottom. Just fill in the blanks and with 1 click you too could be staying with us!

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2010 WINTER OLYMPIC ACCOMMODATIONS STILL AVAILABLE!

2009-09-01T13:10:00.000-07:00

THE GUEST HOUSE STILL HAS 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC AVAILABILITY:
$300 / NIGHT (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)

ALL ROOMS ARE FULLY BOOKED EXCEPT THE MASTER SUITE HAS NOW BECOME AVAILABLE.

It is currently booked from February 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2010

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK THE MASTER SUITE - PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM & FINALIZE YOUR BOOKING.

WE OFFER:

*WL Internet / Large Sports Bar w/ Huge TV
* Local & North American Phone Coverage included / Fax
*Breakfast served daily in the dining room from 7-9am
*Dinner prepared & served daily from 6 - 7pm
*Kona Coffee or Gourmet Teas available 24/7
*FULLY filled snack basket available to curb your sweet cravings or midnight movie watching urges!
*Pool & Hot tub for guests
*close to King George Sky train / Surrey Memorial Hospital / SFU / Kwantlen College / White Rock
*Monitored Smoke / Burglary system - Keyfob Entry (Safe & Secure Premises)

ALL OTHER BEDROOMS ARE FULLY BOOKED FROM FEB. 11 to 27, 2010

If you are interested in the other rooms as of that date for the Paralympics - Please contact us IMMEDIATELY.

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Sunday - August 2, 2009 - Ice-Cream & Trout Fishing!

2009-08-02T23:35:00.000-07:00

Stella's Fish - She caught 7 & I caught 2!
The longest one was 13 inches and was caught by hooking the tail!

Jenny & Stella trying in the big pond (no luck here)

John Putting bait on the girls rods

Stella & her Ice Cream

2 Much for Jenny, but she enjoyed it!

SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2009

Today was a great day - we decided to drive out to Abbotsford to Birchwood Dairy again and take Jenny & Stella.
We first stopped in at Wall mart to pick up a purse for Stella's Mom and then we headed out down 16th Avenue to Abbotsford. We turned RIGHT on Bradner road and continued down. Down a hill we saw some gorgeous ponds and thought what a nice place - as we turned the corner we saw that it was a Trout farm. The girls had never been fishing so we decided to stop in thinking we would catch our token fish.
The big pond was a bust so we moved over to the smaller fish pond. Our Stellar catcher - Stella caught 7 of the 9 almost one after the other. John could not keep up. I caught 2. So we came out with 9 fish for 5 people.
I called my fisherman father to confirm how to cook them and then we carried on to Abbotsford. The dairy was hot but a great short stop. After our ice-cream we headed home and I got the wonderful job of CLEANING our fish. Stella was thrilled. I stuffed them with fresh lemon and butter & pepper. We also picked up some fresh Corn on the cob for our dinner.
John BBQ'd them at about 10 minutes per side.
WOW were they ever amazing.
We had a great day and I would definitely go again!

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July 2009 - Full House

2009-07-31T08:42:00.000-07:00

Full House - July 2009

July 2009 was the busiest so far on record for The Guest House.

June 20 - Jason & Trevor joined us for 1 month

June 28 - Alvaro arrived from Madrid - 1 Month

July 4 - Mansur, Nasim, Moez & Faizil arrived from Toronto for 2 weeks

July 5 - Johnson & Rita arrived from Taiwan for 3 Weeks

July 24 - Jenny & Stella Arrived from South Korea for 3 Weeks

July 25 - Michael, Cynthia & Thomas arrived from Australia for 6 days (Short stop before heading to Toronto then on to Germany for many weeks of fun)

As you can see we had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people this month from all over the globe. Our Guests bring lots of interesting stories and new ideas to the table and it is interesting to watch how they all intermix with each other.

We do have some openings for August 2009 - if you would like to stay with us - please give us an email or call: 604-598-0973

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Pool Time Fun During our Heat Wave in the summer of 2009

2009-07-27T10:22:00.001-07:00

9:30am Saturday Morning

Jenny The Fish

Stella doing her very best to keep up with Jenny

Jenny Jumping off of the Diving Board

The "Big" boys in the pool

SUMMER FUN.

Just some fun shots of our Guests in the Pool enjoying a dip to get out of the summer heat.

What are you doing right now? Would you like to be here too?
Give us a call to book your stay at The Guest House - Surrey, BC

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Sunday Outing to Queen Elizabeth Park - VCVR

2009-07-26T22:50:00.000-07:00

Sunday July 26,2009

John, Jenny (white) & Stella (Green)

Stella, Jenny & Thomas (5 from Australia) Playing in the water

SUNDAY - JULY 26, 2009

Once again the sun was shining and they day was bright with possibility. We decided to take our 2 young South Korean girls (Jenny & Stella [10 yrs old]) and our Guests from Australia (Michael, Cynthia & Thomas [5]) out for a wonderful Sunday Drive.

We started out over the Alex Fraser Bridge and drove down South West Marine Drive out past UBC stopping once to get pictures of the view south looking at Vancouver Island.

We continued down past a VERY packed Spanish Banks and up to Queen Elizabeth Park.
parking was great and the park not very crowded. We had a short walk and took some amazing pictures of the view of Vancouver and the Mountains then as it was a scorching hot summer day we took the children over to the fountain. OK - so it took a whole 2 minutes for them to climb in and have an amazing half an hour dodging the water. Eventually they decided to just stand in it. They had a great time and what the heck - it is just water anyway.

The ride home was quick and painless not one complaint about being all wet. They were all sitting on plastic bags. That will teach me not to leave the house without some sort of beach towels. Jenny explained on her way back to the car that this was one of her best days ever - she had never been in a fountain with her clothes on in South Korea. Canada is pretty nice.

Everyone had a great day.

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Families Welcome at THE GUEST HOUSE - :)

2009-07-24T13:32:00.000-07:00

THE GUEST HOUSE WELCOMES FAMILIES
Children under 10 staying in their parents room
stay for FREE!

LOTS of room to sit and relax while staying at THE GUEST HOUSE

TOY Castle to play with

A BASKET of SMILES to Greet you upon entry

THE GUEST HOUSE Welcomes families traveling through the area or relocating for a bit. We offer a very comfy / cozy accommodation for parents & children. The Blue Country Bedroom is large enough to accommodate the Large Double bed as well as a Single Cot for a child under 10. If required the couch would be removed & 2 cots could be placed comfortably in the room for a family of 4.

At The Guest House - we know that traveling with Children can be a very stressful time for parents so we want to ensure while staying with us you do not have to worry about your child's sleeping arrangements. They will have a very comfy bed to sleep on and a few toys to keep them busy while you are getting organized for your next adventure whether you are heading to the market, the mall or the ocean for a walk along the beach.

DO NOT hesitate to contact us if traveling with Children. We would be happy to ensure your stay in Vancouver is as stress free as possible.

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The Summer of 2009 - Heat Wave!

2009-07-21T20:39:00.001-07:00

In The SUN - 40'

In The Shade - 30' - still too hot for me!

Summer Heat in Vancouver

The heat, Oh - the Heat. I am not one to complain about the sunshine, but OK - I have had enough hot sunny days in a row! (JUST KIDDING).

I think it rained (really rained) in May sometime. since then, Vancouver has been hit with a Heat Wave. It makes swimming wonderful, but cooking not so much fun.

The direct sunshine on our patio most days is anywhere from 35 to 40' C. The shade - if you can call it shade away from the direct sun is around 30'.

The wind is warm (Just like California) and sometimes - at night - if you are lucky - you can feel a cool breeze.

If you are planning a trip to Vancouver within the next little while - Pack light and bring lots of sun screen - you are going to need it.

I have not seen many mosquitoes, but I am sure they are around - so bring your bug spray too.

Other than that - enjoy your time here and pull up a chair and drink a few cold ones while listening to your tunes!

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Our Sunday Outing to Birchwood Dairy & Driediger Farms

2009-07-20T10:03:00.000-07:00

Birchwood Dairy - Abbotsford, BC

Alvaro thought the ice-cream was great - too big for him though.

Johnathon - Mango/Mango for his 2 scoops

Rita wondered where her ice-cream went!

Berry Picking & Purchasing at Driediger Farms!

We packed a jug of cold ice water and cups and headed out to Abbotsford to let the students have a taste of what we think is one of the BEST fresh Ice-Cream stops around! Birchwood Dairy is extremely High on our ladder of the Best Ice-Cream in the Lower Mainland. So off to Abbotsford we trekked. Once there we stood in line with the rest of the mob and waited for our tern to pick the flavors. 2 Scoops $3.75 - how can you beat that! We all had 2 different flavours except Johnathon who chose to have mango twice. there was just plain old chocolate, Tiger, Swiss Orange (me), Pralines & Cream (me) and all sorts of other flavors just waiting to be tried. We sat under the umbrella and enjoyed the ice-cream treats watching the corn grow and cars come & go too. After the ice-cream treat we went around to see all the animals. The Horse was very happy to see us - I should have brought the carrots the kids did not eat in their lunches on Friday! He would have eaten them.

We then stopped at 7 Oaks mall in Abbotsford so Alvaro could buy his new runners. It was a quick & painless stop. We then moved onto the berry picking part of our Afternoon. It was very hot and we were tired, but we wanted to have some fresh fruit for lunches & muffins and pies so we thought we would give it a try. The students all wanted to stop and we thought it would be a good opportunity to show them some of our local produce / fruit. They loved picking the fruit and we spent a couple of hours at Driediger Farms in Langley. We picked a bucket of raspberries and bought a 10 pound box of Blueberries.

Everyone had a wonderful time and it was nice to be able to show the students our Fraser Valley and all the space, trees & farming.

The Fresh Fruit was a hit and I am excited just thinking about all I am going to make with it.

Next time though - I MUST remember to wear MY HAT!

It was a great day & I am sure the students will remember it for many years to come!

Thanks for stopping buy.

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The Master Suite

2009-07-04T10:54:00.000-07:00

The Guest House - Master Suite

Thinking about where you want to stay on your vacation that is just as luxurious as a 5 Star hotel, but not as expensive and comes with more amenities? THE GUEST HOUSE Surrey, BC is the Place to stay. We also allow our Master suite to be used for special occasions or short stays. It is extremely Bright & Sunny and faces North. It is at the back of the home and is very quiet.
The Suite has a Queen size Bed and Shower En suite.
The Cost per night for the room is $100 / night (double occupancy)

If you are interested in staying in the Master Suite - Please advise upon booking to ensure it is available.

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THE POOL IS OPEN at THE GUEST HOUSE

2009-06-02T21:11:00.000-07:00

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED AT THE GUEST HOUSE!
IT HAS BEEN 35+ ON THE PATIO THIS WEEK.
THE POOL IS A COOL / REFRESHING 24

Come & enjoy the fun at The Guest House!
There are lots of pool toys to enjoy your time in the water!

JUST REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SUNBLOCK - DON'T END UP WITH A TERRIBLE BURN!

STILL HAVE A FEW DATES AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER BUT THE GUEST HOUSE IS BOOKING UP VERY QUICKLY! DON'T MISS OUT ON AN AMAZING ACCOMMODATION WHILE YOU ARE EXPLORING OUR GREAT CITY!

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Pierre - Our Arborist - Always up a tree!

2009-05-15T13:46:00.000-07:00

Pierre's Kind words in our Guest Book

The Class just hanging around - Glad they had knot practice first!

These are no small trees he was climbing!
You can see Surrey Central / SFU in the background.

Oh to be skillful and not afraid of heights!

Pierre Our Arborist Guest:

Pierre arrived April 19, 2009 for 4 weeks.

It was a pleasure having Pierre stay with us at The Guest House while he was attending His Arborist course.
Pierre arrived in Surrey on April 19, 2009 to take his course for his current job in Cranbrook, BC.
The Course was held at Green Timbers Park (5 Minutes away) and he spent most of his days up a tree! when he arrived he was uncertain about the area and his only contact with the lower mainland was a school friend who now lived on Vancouver Island. After 4 weeks in our big city and spending time with his new friends from school he found his way around Vancouver and the Island very well.
He made many friends from class & they spent time together visiting what Vancouver has to offer. White Rock was a hit as well as Stanley Park and the Vancouver Aquarium.
I know his wife missed him terribly and we were happy to make sure he felt at home In The Guest House and that he stayed in contact with his family back home.
I enclose the kind words he wrote in our Guest Book and I wanted to share some of his pictures his buddies took of him at school!
I am sure his employer will be happy to have him back especially now he has all this extra experience climbing our West Coast Trees!
We made sure he took a hearty lunch with him each day to keep up his strength while climbing. (I heard through the grapevine that some of his buddies were drooling over the hot lunch he had most days!) His Lunches were included as part of his 2 MEALS per day. He decided he would rather take a hot lunch than have an English Breakfast each day. (We are very flexible at The Guest House and each guest can tailor their specific needs during their stay with us!) His buddies staying at the local hotel had to venture out each day or remember to buy something on their way in - I made sure his lunch was ready to go and tasty each day! I think some of his buddies wished they had booked with us and not the motel down the street!
Tigger will miss him terribly as she had quite a Kitty Crush on Pierre and sat and waited by the door each day for him to come home from school - I am sure it had something to do with the kitty treats he fed her when he got home - but she will never tell.
We hope he comes back again to stay with us and this time brings Nikki with him!

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Bear Creek Park - Walking Distance from The Guest House

2009-05-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

The History of Bear Creek Park

Which way to go? There are so many things to do & see

Bear Creek Gardens

Established in 1996 in association with the City of Surrey, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. The Bear Creek Park Train features Eddy the Engine and Chough the steam locomotive operating on a 15 inch narrow gauge track. The Bear Creek Park Train is owned by Eddy the Engine and Friends Enterprises Ltd.
It is a licensed narrow gauge railway that operates according to the Railway Act of British Columbia. The train brings family
fun and awareness of railway transportation to the public.

Bear Creek Park - Walking distance from The Guest House is Gorgeous any time of the Year!

See how close we are to the park? Go from "A" to "B" and you are there. Enjoy your walk around our quiet neighbourhood or get there in a few minutes by car.

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The Garden in Bear Creek Park is one of Surrey's finest, filled with horticultural treasures that offer new interest throughout the year.

Located within Bear Creek Park on 88th Avenue, east of King George Highway in Surrey, the 5-acre gardens along with other park facilities are open from dawn to dusk daily.

Surrounded by a second-growth forest of Cottonwoods, Alders and Western Red Cedars, the garden site was originally cleared and seeded in 1973. The following year, three bridges and footpaths were constructed. Original plantings included a Rhododendron Bed, Heather Bed, Conifer Bed and several mixed horticultural areas. Little expansion took place until 1989, when funds became available to proceed with a Native Walk featuring plants of the Pacific Northwest, a watercourse and pond.

Framing the garden entrance from the main park area is a massive gateway constructed of Western Red Cedar. Its style is taken from that of the Coastal Indian Longhouses. A bridge crosses King Creek leading to a kiosk that details the various planting areas within the gardens.

The collection of plant material is divided into various groupings including Rhododendrons, Azaleas,

and Heather and Heaths. Other plantings include a Woodland Bed, Cottage Garden, Ornamental Grass Collection and a Shade Garden. Annual bedding and bulb displays add additional colour and interest during the spring and summer months, although the gardens diversity provides enjoyment year round.

The gardens have become especially popular with wedding parties, while a small 'chapel' is provided for those wishing to marry in the gardens.

"Bear Creek Park offers a combination of quiet walks and outdoor activities that make it an ideal spot for family adventures or individual exploring. The park includes sports fields, a running track, picnic areas, shelters and a swimming pool. A special family favourite on hot summer days is the water playground. Walking trails wind through meadows and forest, across bridges and streams."

Just another amazing place to visit while staying at The Guest House!

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My Lilac Bush at The Guest House

2009-05-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

Spring has arrived - Our Lilac Bush is in Full Bloom!

Welcome to The Guest House and take a look at our lovely Lilac Bush. It is a wonderful white color (Not many in our neighbourhood). It is our first spring in our new home and it is exciting every day seeing what comes out in the garden. All the daffs, tulips, poppies are full of color, but the Lilac Bush is wonderful. I can see it looking out my office window all day long. I watch the little birds sit in the branches. It is an old bush with moss on the branches but the flowers are still full of perfume.
I thought of taking some cuttings and bringing in the smell into the Guest House, but the buds do not stay alive for long and they bring so much joy to the neighbours and my view.
I may plant a purple one close by to keep this white one company & mix it up a little, but we shall see - the white one is doing well on its own.
I have waited since October for the bush to bloom. It held my Halloween trinkets and Christmas lights and the little hand made bird pine comb feeder through the snowy winter. Now it is spring and the bush is in its full glory. It was worth the wait.
If you have a chance to smell a lilac bush up close - take a minute and stop and smell the blossoms! nothing canned or candled matches the live version!

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A Visit to Salt Spring Island - one of the Southern Gulf Islands

2009-05-06T13:02:00.000-07:00

Salt Spring Island in British Columbia is the jewel of the Southern Gulf Islands. It is nestled up against the east side of Vancouver Island. Take a look at the maps of Salt Spring Island to see where it is located. Salt Spring Island is about half way between Nanaimo and Victoria, the capital city of BC. The city of Vancouver on the mainland of BC is to the north.

There are over ten thousand human residents on Salt Spring Island, several thousand sheep and a sizeable deer population. From time to time, a bear is spotted, usually on the south end of the island, and there are also occasional reports of a cougar being seen, sometimes even close to Ganges. It is believed that bears and cougars swim across Sansum Narrows from Vancouver Island. Leave them alone and they will leave you alone, but don't attract them by leaving food or garbage out for them to find! There is far less chance of spotting them on Salt Spring Island than most other places in BC, but keep an eye on children. Don't trip over the deer, though!

Nearby Galiano Island is longer but sparsely populated with only about a thousand permanent residents. Galiano, Mayne and Pender Islands (North & South) are closer to Vancouver and the mainland than Salt Spring Island. Prevost Island is located between Salt Spring and Active Pass, which separates Galiano and Mayne Islands. There are also scores of smaller islands throughout the Southern Gulf Islands. To the south of BC's Gulf Islands are the San Juan Islands in Washington State. They are very similar to the Southern Gulf Islands.

Vancouver Island is bigger than some countries. It lies off the west coast of British Columbia and stretches for some 450 km or so along the coast — about a third the length of the entire province. Victoria, the capital of BC, is at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Duncan, Nanaimo, Courtenay and Campbell River, all along the eastern side of Vancouver Island, are the only other sizeable communities on Vancouver Island except for Port Alberni off to the west of Nanaimo. Ucluelet, Tofino and Long Beach are "must visit" places on the west side of Vancouver Island. Bring your surfboard and your wet suit!

Salt Spring Island has long been known as a very special place in BC. For the population, there are a very large number of artists, sculptors and musicians living here. The community got together and raised funds to build Art Spring — a brand new community hall. Many well known musicians, both local and from afar, have performed here already. Even the pubs have a pretty good showing of local talent performing there.

Regularly scheduled bus service commenced on Salt Spring Island on January 7 2008.

To Learn More About Salt Spring Island - Click on the above pictures!

Saltspring Soapworks is one of MY MOST favorite Stores. I shop yearly in Victoria when we go over for John's Hockey tournament. I buy a years worth of soaps and bath balms. I believe you can order on-line and it is so worth it! If you like fancy soaps and pure products I thought you would like to see. Click on the picture to be directed to the web site.

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FLOWERING CHERRY TREES - Spring has arrived!

2009-04-12T22:41:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival - VanDusen Gardens (click on above picture)

Get out and see Vancouver's annual Cherry Blossom Festival this Spring! The festival will include Haiku Invitational, Haiku Gardens, self guided walks, a Cherry Jam Downtown concert, a BC Blossom Watch and more. Visitors can enjoy Cherry Trolley Tours, a Pink Tie Affair and a Bike Ride through the Blossoms. The cherry blossoms are known for making people think about renewal, grasping onto life’s moments and living in the now. It begins March 28th to April 24th, 2009 and you can find out more on their website (click on above picture)

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Max, Tigger & Spencer

2009-04-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

Tigger having a nap on our bed

Max & Spencer Laying on their favorite Tiger (Timothy)

It's a hard life being a cat at The Guest House

Spencer could all day snuggled up to Timothy!

I thought I would put a few pictures of the cats who reside at The Guest House.
Each one has its own special personality.
Max - the big, black one is 17 yrs old. She spends most of her days sleeping and minding her own business. She will come out and say hello, but will quickly head back to her favorite sleeping post.
Tigger - the gray one is 10 yrs old. She is SO soft and friendly. She meets and greets all our guests at the door and if you are on a set schedule she will wait for you to come back to make sure you are ok! She is fantastic with children and loves to be around people.
Spencer - the baby - 5 - thinks he is a dog and if you are patient and quiet he may show you his special tricks. He can fetch a pencil carrying it in his mouth like a large stick or bring the ball back for you to throw again for him. He is quiet and likes to say hello, but then goes back to make sure Max is ok. He is protective of her and likes to stay close. He is a good boy and extremely smart.
The cats are NOT allowed into the guests rooms to ensure they are kept free of any pet hair. They love to be around people and will sit with you while you are out and about in the house. You are welcome to have them keep you company.
They are indoor cats and as such we must always remember at The Guest House to ensure all outside doors are always kept shut. Afterall - we would not want to have them let out and put in any sort of danger!
The cats are looking forward to your visit and are wondering when you will be coming!

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VANCOUVER BEACHES - SUMMER IS COMING!

2009-04-06T22:54:00.000-07:00

VANCOUVER, BC BEACHES

One of the natural amenities which makes our city among the most livable in the world is public access to the waterfront. Almost 18 km (11 mi) of beaches surround Vancouver including ten expansive ocean side locations and one fresh water lake. Enjoying waterfront access can take many guises: observing the beautiful landscape while cycling, walking or driving by; playing in the sand, swimming, windsurfing, sailing or merely sitting. We have special areas that have been cordoned-off for swimming, ensuring maximum lifeguard coverage. Lifeguards are on duty from Victoria Day until Labour Day from 11:30 am to 9:00 pm (except when red light is on).

Enjoy our designated "quiet beaches" (Locarno, Spanish Bank West and Sunset Beach), where amplified music is prohibited.

The beach could be a unique setting for your wedding. Find out more about wedding ceremonies in Vancouver parks and beaches.

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APRIL & MAY 2009 SPRING RATES!

2009-03-19T23:08:00.000-07:00

THE GUEST HOUSE - SPRING 2009
APRIL & MAY 2009
RATES:
$40 / NIGHT
$250 / WEEK
$1000 / MONTH
$15/NIGHT ADDITIONAL GUEST
CHILDREN: $1/YR OF CHILD PER DAY
(Under 1yr = FREE)

IF YOU BOOK NOW FOR APRIL OR MAY 2009
And PRE-PAY FOR THE COMPLETE STAY
10% DISCOUNT WILL BE GIVEN.

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vjreynolds@shaw.ca

Granville Island Public Market - Vancouver, BC

2009-02-24T19:07:00.000-08:00

Granville Island is Located in False Creek, Between

The Granville Street Bridge & Burrard Street Bridge

It is a great place to visit on a hot sunny day!

The Public Market has vendors from all over the province.
You may sample some of the amazing tastes and stop in for an Ice Cream
While enjoying the view and feeding the seagulls!
If You Enjoy a sampling of Cheese from Around the world,
this Market will tempt your taste buds!
To Explore Granville Island directly -
Click on the Picture (Below)

GRANVILLE ISLAND
and False Creek
Vancouver - British Columbia - CANADA

Granville island is a magical place and a must see for any visitor to Vancouver. It is considered to be part of downtown Vancouver, along with areas such as Gastown, Chinatown, West End, Stanley Park, Canada Place and Robson Street. All are within a mile of the corners of Georgia and Granville streets the centre of the downtown core of Vancouver.

It is physically connected to the city by a causeway from the south that provides no hint of the treasures that await visitors. Its humble origins are philosophically far removed from what it has become, a sophisticated home to performing arts, art education, dining, artists' studios and workshops, art galleries and a fabulous public market that offers the widest array of fresh food in the Lower Mainland as well as a favourite place for people to meet, eat and spend some time in a safe and relaxing environment.

Its location close to two of Vancouver main city bridges, at the place where English Bay becomes False Creek, suggests a beehive of human activity all around. Having exciting water views from any point along its perimeter contributes to the sense that this is truly a unique space in more than just a local context.

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Home Security - It is Very Important to The Guest House

2009-02-18T15:29:00.000-08:00

Home Security in The Guest House

The first thing I want to clarify is that I am not promoting any 1 company over another, I am just writing about My direct contact with our Home Security Consultant and how professional she was and that I would recommend her to anyone who wants a knowledgeable, security conscious person to come to their home and provide you with an honest assessment with no commitment. She also did a follow up to ensure we were happy.

Kelly is extremely professional and was prompt to her appointment. She spent a few hours at our home going over every question I had for her about what an Alarm system was and how important it was for both Personal & Home protection. I want each & every guest who stays with us at The Guest House to rest assured that their belongings are kept safe while they are out during the day / evening and while they are in The Guest House they are also being kept safe. While they sleep the 3 Monitored Smoke detectors are always on guard against Fire and the CO2 detectors are protecting us from the gas we cannot smell or see.

At The Guest House - each guest is assigned a Key-Fob with their key. They are responsible for ensuring they too do their part in keeping the Guest House Safe & Secure.

Kelly pointed out many things I had not taken into account and one by one we determined what protection was required for The Guest House. I Felt comfortable and relaxed during our tour of the Guest House. Kelly made sure I understood all the different types of protection that were available and what would be necessary to protect our Guests & belongings.

On the Night before the installation, Kelly called to make sure I did not have any other questions or concerns or if I wanted to make any additions or changes to the installation happening the next day.

I was impressed with this concern. It is not every day that a salesperson follows up on what they have sold before the product is installed.

The Installation / connection to the monitoring station went extremely smoothly and without any issues. The contractor that attended was also extremely Professional. He does not work for the company, but represented the company as if he did.

Kelly also stopped by a week later to ensure the system was working properly for us and to ensure we were using the alarm system and whether or not I had any further questions.

I have never met another sales person quite like her! I would recommend her to anyone who wants to know or install a security system in their home / business. She ensured me that she can help anyone in Western Canada, (BC, Alberta, SK). I could not believe her territory and she advised it was all in a days work!

Kelly also advised me that it was an extremely easy task to take an already installed / monitored security system and transfer it to her company. I could not believe the cost either (FREE). Who can beat that!

If you are looking for someone who gives a damn about you and your personal safety / security - I would recommend giving Kelly A Call or email. (I have linked her email to her business card - Just click and set up an appointment).

Just Mention that The Guest House Sent You!

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The Country Blue Bedroom

2009-02-14T15:10:00.001-08:00

Large cozy bed with a small desk for you to sit at and catch up on your email.

Mr. & Mrs. Rabbit will keep you company.

Lots of pictures to see & A country Garden book to read

A cute couch to sit on under the window and read a good novel

Lots of natural light .

The Guest House's Country Blue Bedroom

Welcome to our home. I would like to showcase the Country Blue Bedroom.

It is located on the first level of the house. All other bedrooms are on the 2nd level, making this room extremely private. This room is South facing and gets lots of light, even on those grey Vancouver Days! The Powder room is 5 steps outside this room, giving you your own personal Toilet & Sink.

The white iron bed is extremely comfortable with a Feather bed on top of the mattress.

All Lines / Pillows / Comforters / Feather Bed are washed in the State of the art LG Steam Washer on the Allergen cycle to ensure everything is extremely clean for every guest!

The dresser is large and accommodates a couple's set of clothing for a good month!

The closet is extremely large and will hold all sorts of things.

You can relax on the sofa and read a book or sit at the desk with your lap top and write some letters to home or edit the pictures you have just taken on your day out sight seeing!

This is the perfect room for a couple who want a great place to stay while visiting Surrey (Vancouver), BC.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
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Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, BC

2009-02-13T19:36:00.000-08:00

Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, BC
Click on the "ABOVE" picture to be directed to the Provincial Web Site.
You can make camping reservations and find maps / camping information.

For a Map of the Park - Please "CLICK" on the Above Picture

FOR A PARK BROCHURE - "CLICK" on the above Picture

Places to Visit

In August 2000, John & I were married. We were married in a very small ceremony on Gabriola Island. For our Honeymoon, we ventured over to Vancouver Island to take some short day trips. One of our trips was to Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.

We spent a better part of the day there walking the paths and taking in all the wonderful environment. These pictures show just how amazing the park is.

The Little Qualicum Falls campground and day-use area is located 19 km west of Parksville on central Vancouver Island, on Highway 4. The Cameron Lake day-use area is located 23 km west of Parksville on Highway 4. The Beaufort day-use area is located 25 km west of Parksville on Hwy 4. Nearby communities include: Coombs, Parksville, Qualicum, Port Alberni

Established as a park in 1940 to protect the old growth Douglas-fir forest and the associated plant communities as well as the area around the river and the waterfalls.

To Book a camping spot - please follow the link: http://www.discovercamping.ca/

As the park is full of wildlife it is best to ensure you have read all the safety information before heading into the park. It is still a wild area full of amazing creatures. Be prepared - act smart and enjoy your time there. We sure did.

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/gen_info/wild_gen.html

I would recommend this trip to all Nature lovers alike. I have put the park back on my visit again list which is continually growing.

Enjoy the pictures of the park - and let us know if you if you get the opportunity to visit Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park

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(Note: all above pictures are original photographs taken by John or Vanessa)

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Accommodations!

2009-02-06T11:45:00.001-08:00

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
Feb. 12 - 28, 2010 - Accommodations!

LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING PLACE TO LAY YOUR HEAD DURING THE
2010 WINTER OLYMPICS IN VANCOUVER?
LOOK NO FURTHER
THE GUEST HOUSE
IS THE PLACE TO STAY.
WE OFFER AMAZING ACCOMMODATIONS
AT FANTASTIC RATES.
BOOK EARLY.
$100 / NIGHT PER PERSON IF YOU BOOK DIRECTLY W/ US.
OUTSIDE OF THE CHAOS OF DOWNTOWN.
5 MINUTES TO THE SKYTRAIN.
SEE WHAT WE OFFER.
HOW CAN YOU PASS IT UP!

THE GUEST HOUSE OFFERS:

*Laundry Service:

-Put your LAUNDRY out in the Morning and it is ready for when you get home.

*Clothes / Linen / bedding / Towels all washed in State of the Art LG Steam Washer/Dryer

*Fully furnished rooms with Bed/Dresser/Desk/Closet/Lamp

*INTERNET access/Security/ TV

*Fresh Baking done in a top of the line LG Convection Oven

*2 MEALS A DAY

*Start your day with a cup of Freshly Ground Kona Coffee or Earl Grey Tea

*Kitchen Access for those who like late night Snacking

Water Dispensing LG Fridge for cold – filtered water 24/7.

*Come & Go as you please –

-Breakfast is anytime after 6am

-Dinner is served between. 6pm and 7pm.

There are always leftover so don't worry about missing a meal.

*Local & North American Long distance Incl. / Fax Machine

*Weekly Housekeeping for our Weekly / Monthly Guests.

*All Rooms Vacuumed with High Powered Heppa Filter Vacuum.

*The Guest House uses Eco-Friendly Products.

*Low energy LED light bulbs are used around the home.

*Covered Hot-Tub & Swimming Pool (weather permitting)

*LOTS of FREE parking.

-NON SMOKING HOME

- Space outside to smoke

FULL PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING.

Visit our Web site is full of pictures / information on how to book your room & payment instructions. We welcome ALL inquiries.

http://youarefamily-deltahomestay.blogspot.com/

We are 30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport, 25 minutes from the BC Ferries Terminal, and 15 minutes from the U.S. Border. 5 Minutes from Surrey Memorial Hospital, 5 minutes to King George Skytrain Station.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".

Email: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

WINTER SPECIALS - Jan, Feb and March 2009

2009-01-20T19:38:00.000-08:00

THE GUEST HOUSE HAS 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR FEBRUARY 2009.

At THE GUEST HOUSE We Offer / You will Find:

* Each Room Sleeps 2 Guests

*Laundry Service:

-Put your LAUNDRY out in the Morning and it is ready for when you get home.

*Clothes / Linen / bedding / Towels all washed in State of the Art LG Steam Washer/Dryer

*Fully furnished rooms with Bed/Dresser/Desk/Closet/Lamp

*INTERNET access/Security/ TV

*Fresh Baking done in a top of the line LG Convection Oven

*2 MEALS A DAY

*Start your day with a cup of Freshly Ground Kona Coffee or Earl Grey Tea

*Kitchen Access for those who like late night Snacking

Water Dispensing LG Fridge for cold – filtered water 24/7.

*Come & Go as you please –

-Breakfast is anytime after 6am

-Dinner is served between. 6pm and 7pm.

There are always leftover so don't worry about missing a meal.

*Local & North American Long distance Incl. / Fax Machine

*Weekly Housekeeping for our Weekly / Monthly Guests.

*All Rooms Vacuumed with High Powered Heppa Filter Vacuum.

*The Guest House uses Eco-Friendly Products.

*Low energy LED light bulbs are used around the home.

*LOTS of FREE parking.

WE are located at:

14471 – 85A Avenue, Surrey, BC,

PHONE: 604-598-0973

FAX: 604-598-0972

WINTER SPECIAL: JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2009

Daily: $35
Weekly: $225
Monthly: $900
Additional Guest: $15/night

BOOK A FRIEND FOR A WEEK AT THE GUEST HOUSE & RECEIVE A NIGHT FREE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY!

-NON SMOKING HOME

- Space outside to smoke

A deposit of $100 is required to reserve your room.

NO Min. Nights required.

Visit our Web site is full of pictures / information on how to book your room & payment instructions. We welcome ALL inquiries.

We are 30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport, 25 minutes from the BC Ferries Terminal, and 15 minutes from the U.S. Border. 10 Minutes from Surrey Memorial Hospital, 15 minutes to King George Skytrain Station.

Cinnamon Buns!

2009-01-19T21:49:00.000-08:00

The Perfect Cinnamon Buns are made at THE GUEST HOUSE!

Who can resist the amazing smell of Cinnamon Buns baking in the oven? I love making them from scratch for our Guests. I must admit it does take a while, but the results are worth it. They make a great evening dessert or a morning bite. They can be eaten Warm right out of the oven or cold with a great cup of Tea!

I thought I would share the recipe I use. I have changed it a little and if in a hurry I use the Vanilla Icing pre-made in a can!

ENJOY!

CINNAMON BUNS:

*DOUGH***

1/4 cup warm water

1 cup milk -- room temperature

1 large egg -- beaten

1/4 cup butter -- softened

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups all purpose white flour

1 package instant vanilla pudding mix

(30g - Fat Free Jello Vanilla Pudding)

1 tablespoon bread machine yeast

***FILLING***

1 cup brown sugar -- packed

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1/4 cup butter -- softened

Additional Items you can add:

1 cup of Milk or White Chocolate Chips

1 cup of Pecans

***CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON FROSTING***

4 ounces cream cheese -- softened

1/4 cup butter -- softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 tablespoon milk

1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Dough

Add the dough ingredients, in the order listed, to the bread machine and prepare using the dough setting.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out to an 18" by 30" rectangle. The dough can also be handmade. If you use regular yeast, you may want to let the rolls proof for 15-30 minutes after assembly.

Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread the softened butter over the dough and evenly sprinkle on the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Starting at the long edge of the dough, roll up tightly. Mark the roll every 2 inches. With a thread cut the roll by placing the thread under the roll at your mark, crisscross over and pull to cut.

Place rolls into greased 8" or 9" baking pans 2" apart. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft free place until almost double, approximately 1 hour.

After rising, rolls should be touching each other and the sides of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Frosting: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla and milk. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon and mix until smooth. Spread on warm rolls and serve immediately.

This recipe has been adjusted so that the dough can be prepared in your bread machine.

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give us a call at 604-598-0973

Chocolate Chip Cookies~!

2009-01-11T15:44:00.000-08:00

The Guest House Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies:

At The Guest House - I provide our guests with baked goods. I think my favorite is the Chocolate chip cookie. I have tried many recipes, but after lots of trial & error I always come back to this one. I thought I would share it so you too can enjoy this delicious chocolate chip cookie with a fresh glass of cold milk.

Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookies
Estimated Times:
Preparation - 15 min | Cooking - 9 min | Cooling Time - 15 min cooling | Yields - 60

This famous classic American cookie is a treat no matter what the age or occasion. Enjoy it with a glass of cold milk.

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.

SLICE AND BAKE COOKIE VARIATION:
PREPARE dough as above. Divide in half; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Shape each half into 15-inch log; wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.* Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

* May be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 8 weeks.

FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING (5,200 feet): Increase flour to 2 1/2 cups. Add 2 teaspoons water with flour and reduce both granulated sugar and brown sugar to 2/3 cup each. Bake drop cookies for 8 to 10 minutes and pan cookie for 17 to 19 minutes.

You can never have just 1! Enjoy.

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Breakfast!

2008-12-30T18:30:00.001-08:00

Breakfast -
The First Meal of the Day.
Why does it taste so great
when someone else makes it?

At The Guest House - You may wish to sit down and have a hearty breakfast!

Buttermilk Biscuits with honey - Yummy

Pancakes or Waffles with Fresh Fruit

Real Canadian Maple Syrup - Nothing Else Matches the Taste!

Eating on the run? Grab a shake to go

Sit down, start your morning right, enjoy your breakfast.
At The Guest House there are many items you can choose to have for your breakfast, whether you prefer just tea & toast or Coffee & a muffin or eggs & bacon. There is always a bowl of cereal available or for those cold mornings a bowl of warm oatmeal! Mix it up and have a waffle and fresh fruit today and eggs & bacon tomorrow. Don't leave the house hungry.

If you are running late or have a ferry or bus to catch - have your breakfast to go. We do have travel mugs (bring them back for a refill and wash!) and brown bags to pack for on the go!

There is no excuse to not eat a hearty meal before you start your day.

The Guest House will ensure you sit down and start your day right!

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Our Gingerbread House!

2008-12-18T18:53:00.001-08:00

The Guest House - Gingerbread House!

I love making & decorating the Christmas Gingerbread House. This year I only had to put one together & decorate it. It was already baked and cut ready to go. How convenient is that??? Wow - in 1 hour I had this gorgeous little Gingerbread house put together & decorated.

The Guests will enjoy looking at it - and eating it in the new year!

Enjoy your Christmas Baking. I love baking and have made many scrumptious things this year. I have tried baking outside the box and have made mini Christmas fruit cakes and Butter Tarts as well as 2 different kinds of chocolate bark. I do enjoy baking and this year has been busier than usual.

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Light Christmas Fruit Cake

2008-12-15T09:39:00.000-08:00

LIGHT CHRISTMAS CAKES DONE & READY FOR PACKAGING

FRUIT AND NUTS SOAKING IN BRANDY!

This year was my first attempt at making a traditional Christmas Fruit Cake. I knew that I wanted a light one and I knew it would need lots of fruit and nuts. I spent days looking at lots of recipes from many different sources. I finally found one I really liked. It was more of an outline than defined recipe which gave me the choice of what I wanted to put in it.
I used mostly the innards of a DUNDEE cake for the fruit and then for nuts I used Pecans and slivered Almonds. I soaked the fruit in Orange flavored Brandy for 2 days (so busy could not get back to it the next day). I bought small muffin tins from the Dollar store. They are about the size of a pound of butter and came in a batch of 5 for $1. I bought 2 sets and used 8 of them.
I did cook the cakes for about 1 & 1/2 hours.
Then I brushed straight brandy on top when done.
They have been sitting for a couple of days. I will wrap them tonight in plastic wrap and then put them in special Christmas bags with name tags as part of the formal table setting for Christmas dinner.
I enclose the link to the Recipe. Just Click on either Picture above....
Enjoy.

-The Guest House

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Winter Has Arrived in British Columbia

2008-12-13T21:43:00.000-08:00

If You Ski - Grouse Mountain is Local.
They are open for Business and just a short ride away.
You can see them from The Guest House.

There are lots of places to go to enjoy the SNOW

WINTER HAS ARRIVED IN VANCOUVER

We officially had our first taste of winter today at The Guest House. The snow fell and the wind blew from the North. It was cold outside and even the birds stayed close to home!

Even though winter has arrived - there are so many wonderful things to do locally that the time passes quickly & enjoyably. Dress for it and then there are no surprises or anything to fear!

I enclose the link for Grouse Mountain so you can see what it has to offer. To get there, just click on the picture and take a look at what you could be doing this winter while staying at The Guest House!

Don't forget to enjoy your cup of Hot Chocolate sitting next to the roaring fire at The Guest House!

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

The Guest House Agreement & Registration Forms can now be downloaded directly from our BLOG

2008-12-10T22:47:00.001-08:00

THE GUEST HOUSE REGISTRATION FORM

THE GUEST HOUSE AGREEMENT FORM

The Guest House is proud to advise that the Registration Form & the Agreement Form can now both be downloaded directly off of our Site.

Once you have decided that The Guest House is the place for you - save time and download the forms right away. Complete the forms and send them immediately to The Guest House at the same time as you are placing your deposit.

You can either email the forms immediately to:
guesthousehomestay@gmail.com
or
Fax your completed forms to:
604-598-0972

If you have any questions at all - PLEASE do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome your phone calls - PLEASE remember the time difference. I may be able to help you more if it is not in the middle of the night! Remember We are in the Pacific Time Zone - The Clocks on our site may help you decide whether or not to call us immediately or wait an hour or two!

Vanessa
The Guest House

Looking for a Tutor?

2008-12-09T10:33:00.000-08:00

Looking for a Tutor while Staying at The Guest House?

Please take a look at this:

http://tbment.shawwebspace.ca/

Great Results / Competitive Rates / Wonderful References

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".

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Christmas Baking at The Guest House

2008-12-07T15:22:00.001-08:00

Whipped Shortbread:

This is one of the most favorite Christmas Baking recipes at The Guest House. I thought I would share it with all so for those who cannot join us this year - they can make them at their home. Enjoy and remember we are thinking of you and hope you are enjoying the Holiday Season.

I always do 2 batches

3 Cups Flour

2 Cups Butter

1 Cup Icing Sugar

You will need a stand mixer as you need to whip the ingredients for at least 10 minutes.

1) Add SOFT butter and mix for a minute or two

2) Add Flour & Icing Sugar - Mix start mixer slowly

3) Stop the mixer a couple of times during the mixing process to scrape down the dough from the sides of the bowl

4) The Mixture will be White & Fluffy when done

Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet lined with Parchment Paper

Top with either:

1/4 or 1/2 a Maraschino Cherry or

1/2 a Pecan

Sprinkled color sugar

or a combination of two

Bake @ 350' for 17-20 minutes. Make sure you watch them. The cookies should be light brown in color. They can burn fairly quickly. Bake on middle oven rack.

They freeze very well - Lay flat and cover completely to keep out freezer odor.

Enjoy

Seasons Greetings

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Christmas at The Guest House

2008-12-02T11:51:00.000-08:00

The Formal Living Room At The Guest House has been decorated for Christmas

Enjoy sitting in the formal Living Room and taking in all things Christmas

The Fire Place Harth is also ready for Christmas

Tis' the season ......

Enjoy sitting in the formal living room and taking in the Christmas decorations. Hot Chocolate or Eggnog are always great drinks to enjoy in front of a roaring fire.

Whether you stay for a night or a week or a month enjoy what The Guest House has to offer.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House". Send all inquiries to: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

New SpringWidget

2008-11-28T07:38:00.001-08:00

Home Baking - Just like Mom Makes!

2008-11-20T20:51:00.000-08:00

Home Made Cinnamon rolls

English Tea Scones

Fresh Orange Muffins

Gingerbread Drop Cookies

Who Can resist Home Baking? At The Guest House we pride ourselves on serving Home Baked Goods for Breakfast or Tea Time or Snack Time or to take in your lunch.

I enjoy Baking and with a full house it is easy to try new delicious recipes and ensure the sweet tooth in all of us is satisfied.

Do you have a favorite family recipe you would like to share or have us make for you? The Guest House loves to try new recipes and would be delighted to try them.

Weekend Breakfasts are lazy and filling. Bacon / Eggs / Toast / Waffles / Pancakes / Quich what do you fancy today? Enjoy a large breakfast to keep you going on your weekend travels. Enjoy what Vancouver has to offer on a full tank.

Stop in for a look and take a break from the rat race of every day and enjoy what the Guest House has to offer.

What are you waiting for? We are just an email away!

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The Guest House Amenities

2008-11-07T11:32:00.000-08:00

The Foyer with the Guest Book
Country Blue & White Room

Twin Beds (2)

Rustic Cabin Bedroom

Welcome to "The Guest House"

Thank you for stopping in and viewing the Rooms

John & I are very pleased to offer the rooms to all our guests. Each room has a theme and 1 room has 2 Twin Beds. This room is ideal for a pair of friends who are travelling together. The other 2 rooms have queen beds and lots of sleeping room.

The Country Blue & White Room is on the first floor and is next to the Powder Room.

All Travelers who stop in at The Guest House for a night / week / month or longer are welcome to the following amenities:

High Speed Wire-Less Internet Access / Wake Up Calls / Alarm clock / Coffee/Tea available 24/7 / Family Friendly / Hair Dryer / Phone / Shower / Toilet / Desk & Lamp / Fax Machine / Complimentary Shampoo & Bubble Bath / Tourist Information / Bus Schedule / Central Heating / Smoke Detectors / Monitored Security System / Colour Television / Fire Place / Gourmet Meals / Fresh Baking / New State of the Art STEAM Washer & Drier to eliminate allergens.

Thank you for stopping in at "The Guest House".
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FALL at The Guest House

2008-11-02T08:56:00.001-08:00

The View Looking East
The View Looking West

FALL has arrived at the Guest House. The Maple Trees are amazing and full of beautiful hues of Red & Orange. Cars travel from all areas of the city just to view our street and take pictures.

The Guest House is now Up & Running.

The HOT TUB has been serviced and is ready to enjoy!

We are now taking bookings for November 2008.

Send us an email: guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

John & Vanessa Reynolds

The Guest House Proprietors

NOVEMBER 2008 BOOKINGS - The Guest House Homestay is Ready for you to stay with US! Do not miss out.

2008-10-06T16:08:00.000-07:00

The Guest House Homestay is almost ready to open its doors.

All bedrooms have been painted and the last finishing touches are being done to create a warm environment.

Once we have it all ready the pictures will be posted.

Do not miss your opportunity to stay in a wonderful home.

Please give us a call or drop us an email if you have any questions. WE are still extremely busy getting the house ready for our guests.

YOU MAY REACH US AT : guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

Bookings for THE GUEST HOUSE HOMESTAY Rooms can now be done immediately through PAYPAL

2008-09-17T13:49:00.000-07:00

The Guest House Homestay is pleased to announce Bookings for either Bedroom 1, 2 or 3 can now be done directly from our BLOG through PAYPAL.

We are taking bookings for November 1, 2008 immediately.

2010 WINTER OLYMPICS:

We are also taking bookings for the 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS being held in VANCOUVER.

We can also accommodate guests for the Paralympics Games being held after the Olympics.

FEBRUARY 12 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2008 - Winter Olympics

MARCH 12 TO MARCH 21, 2008 - Paralympics

http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/WinterGames/EventSchedules

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WISH TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY PLEASE DO SO AT:
guesthousehomestay@gmail.com

Homestay Proprietors:
John & Vanessa Reynolds