This place is sooooo cool.
Some caveats first... if you are looking for a posh, tranquil stay in Vancouver give this a miss.
If you want a fantastic, eclectic, artsy, hipster stay, in a cool neighbourhood, close to everything with great local transport... this is the place.
The hosts were away but the communication with them before and during my stay was first rate. A friend of theirs was available if I needed assistance (I didn’t)
The basics: bed, linen, towels, kitchen ammenities and the bathroom are all clean, tidy, modern and serviceable.
- The special shower I named “the party shower” it’s huge!
- Highly recommend for couples.... I was alone alas but I still bopped around in it ‘cause I could!
- All the toiletries, first aid bits & bobs and hangover cures you could want are available for use along with teas, coffees and the other comforts of home.
The space: as clearly stated it’s in an art studio.
As I was heading over to Vancouver Island for a sewing workshop/ camp how could I resist? It was perfect for me and my needs.
Every time you take a few steps or turn there is something new to discover. I didn’t get to see everything or investigate like I wanted as I was on a tight schedule and had places to be, people to see.
You could happily spend your whole stay in the studio and feel you had a great holiday.
The front porch is heavenly to sit on with a morning coffee and watch the neighbourhood in all its glory pass you by.
My hints and tips:
I was there in summer it was very hot and stuffy when I arrived... a fan is provided and along with some open windows it was fine ( I imagine it would be lovely & cosy in winter with the natural sunlight)
Getting around : there are buses in the next street.
There is no Uber in Vancouver (sob) so I need to rely on taxis
Get the Vancouver Taxi App on your phone when you arrive and use that, pre booking via the app makes things even easier. Calling a taxi gets you put on hold for a long long time.
Prices for taxis are reasonable.