John’s apartment at the Beach House was a delightful base for our stay in Vancouver. As described, the living room has a wonderful view of Kits beach, the bay, and the Coast Mountain range beyond. We could sit there for hours if we weren’t crossing the street to join in the action ourselves at the ample park and beachfront area. And action there was, especially on weekend days with good weather! You really feel like you are in the beating heart of Kitsilano. That said, for anyone sleeping on the foldout couch in the living room, the music, street and traffic noise could be considerable, especially if windows are open (a necessity if the weather is warm, as there is no A/C. Thankfully, the hosts brought a fan for us to use after a particularly warm night). Earplugs and a sound machine would be recommended.
Otherwise, the apartment kitchen had basic supplies and cookware and some coffee; the bathroom and Wifi were excellent, and the bed was very comfortable. The washer/dryer in the apartment was not working, but coins and soap were left so we could use shared ones in the basement. However, despite one review extolling the view from the rooftop (which apparently cannot be removed), the rooftop access is now private and not available to renters of this apartment. Also, to be clear: if you have a car, you are on your own for parking. Though scarce throughout the area, we did find some spots intermittently available without a permit several blocks up the hill on Yew Street.
Overall, if you’re willing to put up with a noisier neighborhood to enjoy excellent access and views, I highly commend John’s apartment, and he and his wife were excellent and responsive hosts.