Judith and Said’s lovely home beset in the tree-lined streets of kitsilano Beach was magnificent. I had stayed in condos in all of my stays in Vancouver, so to see a lovely home in a lovely residential street was precisely what I needed. This part of Kits is away from the more touristy parts of the neighborhood. Here you see young mothers taking their new born babies for strolls, neighbors walking their dogs, and the whole vibe is peaceful and down-to-earth. A short walk away is the vibrant Broadway…one of those streets designed to the human scale, where the store fronts are narrower, in that old school way, which allows for more businesses to fit on a block. It was not designed for the driver but for the pedestrian. This is the cosmopolitan spirit at its best. Pubs were side by side with Asian markets, Coffee shops, and a multiplicity of restaurants.
I was warmly greeted by Said when I arrived. Check-in was a breeze. What made the arrival even more perfect than it already was, was the welcome I got from their family dog - Socks. Honestly folks, I sometimes pick my Airbnb hosts based on whether they have a dog. Socks projected so much love and “élan de vie” that it truly warmed the deepest core of my heart. Perhaps a few previous guests might have commented on the sounds one hears from above — but I only really heard Socks making sure the family was safe (and here you are an honorary family member). The sounds were minimal and for me - pleasant. I felt I was in a loving “home”. The unit was very comfortable. I found myself sitting often at the sectional sofa reading my book. To my left was a window with a beautiful view of trees. In fact, all around the unit’s many windows was vegetation - lush, verdant, and captivating. Judith and Said made sure to equip the unit with all the comforts of home - washer/dryer, espresso machine, and a study. If you’re looking to find a base of operations to reconnoiter lovely Vancouver or to luxuriate in Kits itself— this is it folks!