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Lovely character suite, in very convenient, lush, West Side Neighbourhood

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Bedroom 1
bedroom 2
back yard
bathroom
loving room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 686.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vancouver, BC
  • Richmond Night Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Queen Elizabeth Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Vancouver General Hospital
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Common area beds

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely character suite, in very convenient, lush, West Side Neighbourhood

Our lovely 950 sq. ft. garden suite is conveniently located near coffee shops, restaurants, stores and all major banks. The main bedroom is very large with a king sized bed and a convertible king sized sofa bed. Our third bedroom is a converted den, so it undersized but does contain a double bed and is private. While we have enough beds and can accommodate up to 8 adults, you should carefully review the number of beds, and confirm details of your stay with me in advance of booking more than 6 people. We will charge an extra cleaning fee of $40 for groups greater than 6.

We are 10-15 minutes from the downtown core, only 6 kms from the airport and right beside public transit, in a very friendly neighborhood. We are very outgoing and open as we are both from the performing arts and were/are performers. We love hosting and are really happy to answer all your questions ranging from getting around in the city to where to find a good burger, a vegetarian meal, an interesting show or a great place for a walk.

We provide, a semi full and brand new kitchen and utensils (we do not however, have a stove), a brand new bosch dishwasher all bedding, all utilities, wireless internet, full premium cable TV and washer/dryer. Our sheets and covers are 300- 450 thread count.

There are dropped ceilings in certain parts of the suite and in the bathroom, and the showerhead is quite low, which could be an inconvenience for some people. Please contact us, if you are concerned about this. Vancouver is similar to a rain forest, with many more trees and vegetation than you would encounter in most cities. While most love that about the city, it means we have to contend with more insects and small animals in our area than you would normally expect. Also, this is a lovely home but it is not a brand new home.

There is easily accessible street parking, but there may be issues with longer term parking on the street. Our parking fee is $15.00 per day, but we feel that most will be very happy with the basically free street parking, very close by. Please indicate that you want to use our parking if you do. There are additional fees for extra guests after the first 3.

Check in at 4 PM, check out at 11 AM. Late check in's are possible but may attract an additional fee. Late check out's need to be arranged with us and also may attract a separate fee. 10 PM is quiet time. Pets are welcome and we charge $15.00/day for parking and $15/day per day per pet.

We don't allow smoking inside the suite, but there is a convenient sitting area just outside the suite where you can smoke. For stays that are month long, we will provide a cleaning service once every two weeks, or more by request, that will be charged at our usual cleaning rate.

Effective as of April 1, we will be charging a 5% sales tax.

Property manager

Harvey Meller

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Vancouver

Located on a river, this apartment is in West Side, a neighbourhood in Vancouver. Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Richmond Night Market and Granville Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Arena or BC Place Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • McArthurGlen Designer Outlet - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Richmond Night Market - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Vancouver General Hospital - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 14 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Marine Drive Station - 3 min drive
  • Pacific Central Station - 25 min drive
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wick's Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Red Star Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fraser River Park - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Freshslice Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wang's Taiwan Beef Noodle House - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely character suite, in very convenient, lush, West Side Neighbourhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely character suite, in very convenient, lush, West Side Neighbourhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely character suite, in very convenient, lush, West Side Neighbourhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely character suite, in very convenient, lush, West Side Neighbourhood located?

Located in West Side, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Main Street, VanDusen Botanical Garden and Great Canadian Casino. British Columbia Children's Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Marine Drive Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This suite was nicely located south of downtown just off a main road making easy access to the city. Hosts were available, communicated promptly, and had good info for the area! Nice little outside area to sit and / or eat. Suite was comfortable, with enough space for all five of us. Only, hard to change, issue was the shower is very short. Would recommend to others !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was everything we wanted and needed for a five-night stay. Owners live upstairs and were readily available for questions and dining recommendations. Clean, comfortable beds, enough space, nice little outside area, great selection of restaurants, grocery, and liquor store in walking distance. Just don't try to turn left onto Granville Street. 😜 Surprisingly quiet for being on busy street. A few lower ceiling spots as others have noted, including shower, but manageable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

xia W., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

extremely convenient location

Harvey reached out to us with driving instructions days before we arrived. Very appreciated. A short taxi ride of ~CAD$50 took five of us from the airport to the house. Harvey and Jen welcomed us into the first floor of the house, where we stayed for 4 nights. The location was excellent, extremely friendly for people who love walking around, 1) a few steps to a bus terminal and easy access to a few bus routes. We took buses everywhere the first 3 days of the stay 2) many interesting and good Asian restaurants nearby to choose from. Red star seafood restaurant is particularly amazing. 3) Safeway, a local Chinese grocery and a number of little spa shops nearby 4) a very green neighborhood with big trees. Hawk watching at the end of the street was a new hobby I developed during the stay. The laundry suite is outside, which we only used once during our stay. The drier worked intermittently. There's also a restriction on how many time you can launder per day. It doesn't bother us. The place is very clean, and at least half above the ground. It does occasionally smell a bit of basement when one just entered it. Floors are a little creaky, especially at night, but we are all sound sleepers and so no issue for us. We only saw one spider during our stay and so I wouldn't consider the statement true that this place has bugs. Beds are very comfy, even the makeshift sofa ones.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brown Family visit

Jen and Harvey are fabulous hosts and their garden suite was perfect for our family visit. We slept great! the location was centrally located! Enjoyed many great meals in the outdoor dining area. thank you again to jen and harvey!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sabine S., Wuppertal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice appartment for 5-6 people

Very nice hosts and a very individual souterain appartment. Only be aware in case you are taller than 1,80m that the ceilling is max. 2m high and inside the bathroom even less than that. That really makes it a challenge for tall people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of everything

We had a great stay, excellent central location, fully stocked amenities and helpful responsive hosts. Also lovely quiet setting which was a welcomed place to get centred after the busyness of YVR
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BMO 1/2 Marathon

We stayed at this address for the BMO 1/2 Marathon that some members of our family were participating in, ease to get to transit was a bonus. Short walk to a great green space & playground for the little ones. Only downfall in the accommodations was the ceiling height, you had to remember to duck your head in a couple spots, otherwise we found it to meet our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alain Jean P., Saint-Grégoire, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vancouver house

A well located suite 15 minutes from downtown vancouver. there is everything necessary for a family of 4. Jenn and Harvey are very kind and caring. very good opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leticia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly, clean and great location

Harvy and Jennifer were very nice, they even helped us with a problem with our rental car. Everything clean and in order Our trip had had many problems and Jennifer was so empathetic that she even took us to a nearby restaurant for dinner while Harvy waited for the mechanic outside the house. All this in the middle of a pertine rain.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexia S., Windsor, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, exactly what we were looking for. Lovely hosts.

Had a great time at the property, close to lots of good food, close to lots of good trails to walk/hike, and just a short drive to downtown for some night life. Wonderful hosts, cute dog was definitely a plus!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Vancouver

The property - was in a great location for our visit as we were central to where we needed to be. We had 2 adults 4 kids and a dog. The property worked great for us and goats were very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Kathleen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Basement Suite in South Vancouver

Nice place. Nice location, however as it was a basement suite in an older home, we could clearly hear the activity upstairs, the floors squeaking and the toilet flushing, and it was very difficult to sleep. The ceilings are very low and the shower head was extremely low as well. The toilet wasn't cleaned properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

My husband & I plus our adult son with his 2 dogs were so appreciative of having a level entry (no stairs) 2+ bedrooms to stay while attending a celebration of life for my mom. The dogs are very old with arthritis and could not be left with anyone & can't do stairs Our Hosts live upstairs so were always available but not intrusive. Arrived later than expected due to terrible weather/drive. So we were all a little cranky. Our Hosts were most gracious. Beds comfy. Kitchen & bathroom nicely updated. All the mod cons. Yes..Our son is over 6ft so ducking your head required at some low ceiling spots. Otherwise...we couldn't have asked for a better fit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Convenient Van home base

This property comfortably accommodated 3 adult sons, one girlfriend and myself with ease. The location is perfect - close to the places we wanted to go, and plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The suite is beautifully decorated, but a little quirky (which we loved). And the ceilings and shower are in fact as low as others have described! Most importantly, Harvey and Jen are warm and welcoming hosts. They are friendly, relaxed and full of helpful tips!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vancouver Property

We had a great stay at Harvey and Jenn’s property. They were very hospitable and have a very nice place for a family. We were 4 adults and 2 kids with plenty of sleeping space for all of us. The location is perfect. Close to the airport and a short drive to many Vancouver tourist destinations!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us!

We needed a location close to family in Vancouver and found this perfect spot just minutes away! Location was excellent! Close to several restaurants, food stores and amenity shops! The hosts were welcoming, gracious and very accommodating!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Stay & a Great Location!

This place was the perfect accommodation for us and we highly recommend it. Harvey and Jenn were welcoming hosts and very informative. The spacious, quiet and comfortable garden suite not only met our needs, but our dog’s as well. He was able to step outside easily and pick his choice of walks such as the greenway, the various parks (there is a wonderful off-leash dog park) or the quaint neighbourhood streets. We especially appreciated being able to walk to the grocery store and a variety of restaurants. The home is older, so some creaks can be heard and there are a couple of spots where the ceiling is low, but neither of these things bothered us. We would not hesitate to stay at this property again.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly owner, clean, comfy place, convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and hosts!

Close to bus routes, shops and restaurants. Parking is not a problem. Suite was clean and comfortable. Hosts were very nice! They were easy to contact and helpful if you had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun vacation spot

It is a fun unusual place to stay that was clean and very comfortable - owners were very nice and made the stay really enjoyable - we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rudy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay lovely people

All in all it was a grey stay and the owners are very kind and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Joe J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jumping Off Into Vancouver

The four of us came to experience Vancouver, and for that the apartment worked well. We didn't do any cooking (though we could have for the kitchen seemed well equipped). The apartment is on a busy city street with heavy traffic and in the midst of many small Asian businesses. The side streets seemed to be quite safe and the homes nicely cared for. We parked our rental car on the street overnight without any problems. We ate at a Chinese restaurant and a Pakistani restaurant, both across the street. Wonderful food. The apartment is great for a jumping off place to tour the sites of Vancouver, though probably not the place to settle in and spend a week living on site with little traveling. So it depends upon what one is looking for. For us, it met our needs - basic, comfortable beds, a TV that worked, and close to the airport. Harvey and Jennifer were most gracious and willing to help in any way we needed. For what we were looking for, I'd stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mind your heads

Very helpful hosts. Comfy beds. Right on bus route into town. Only downside very low ceilings (we are a tall family). Prompt return of deposit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

Really lovely accommodation. Lots of space for our family of 4 and very convenient for the bus for downtown Vancouver. Lots of restaurants to choose from just over the road if you don’t want to eat in town. Harvey & Jenn were very helpful and answered all our questions immediately. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G., McAlester, Oklahoma, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Property is located very conveniently to the airport and much of Vancouver. The neighborhood has many interesting restaurants and a nice grocery store close by. The property itself is well laid out, and has all of the necessary amenities. This is the lower half of a residence (the owner lives above), and the ceilings are very low. Very tall people may have some trouble negotiating the kitchen and bathroom areas. Our family is short (5'7" and under) and were very comfortable. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Harvey Meller

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I am a former nationally produced choreographer. I am now a commercial lawyer and also do some entertainment law. In the winter I like to curl. My father owned a hotel in Winnipeg, so hospitality is in my genes.
My wife is an actor/playwright, poet and former stand up comedian. So we are both really out going and friendly, but will understand and respect your privacy if that is what you need. As performers and (former) creators we are attuned to what is going on in town. We have a shiba inu dog, who is fabulous.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique neighbourhood in Vancouver, as unlike most other parts of the west side, there are a lot of stores and restaurants just feet from our door. Also, this neighbourhood, has much more of a community feel as it more populated with working families and asian influenced stores and cuisine. We are well located as we are somewhat removed from the mansions of the Kerrisdale but with close enough proximity to include the tree lined beauty of the elegant parts of the west side, and the fabulous clean air associated with being close to the water. We are directly across from a bus loop, and an express line to the downtown is 25 meters from our house.

This is a unique home built in the 1930's when some of the best wood in the world was available at yards just a few kilometres from our house. The house is very well preserved and maintains its original art deco styling, and is a very compact design with little unused space.

What makes this property unique

Very close to the airport. with access to great discount shopping to the south and the downtown core and beaches only 8-15 minutes to the North. Starbucks is 50 metres away,
This is a very unique neighbourhood as it combines the friendliness and warmth of a close community with the beautiful, well maintained properties of Kerrisdale to the North. Granville Street, where the house is located is probably the most beautiful and tree lined street in Vancouver, a city known for its fantastic vegetation.
Contact us after you have booked and we can give you a link to a great New York Times article, which will give you a plan on how to maximize your time in a short stay in Vancouver.

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