"Your Home Away from Home" is very much true to its name. Throughout our stay, we felt very much at home. Edigio and Loratta made a tremendous effort in creating a cozy, comfortable environment.
"The devil is in details" -Every single detail from kitchen spices and First Aid Kit to lists of recommendations and attraction maps has been thought through. Nothing was missing- dishwashing tablets, laundry detergent, cling wrap- you name it!!! We arrived late in the evening and were pleasantly surprised to find complimentary water bottles (although the tap water is perfectly potable), fruits, and tea selection.
Parking-The parking situation is superb- there was always a nearby place to park on the street and there is also an option to park on the allocated parking spot at the back of the house.
The Place- The pictures are 100% accurate. The home is quite spacious by Vancouver standards, everything is clean and orderly. The mattresses were firm, we all slept very well. We did a fair bit of cooking and the kitchen had everything we needed, even oils and condiments! I loved that there was a breakfast table as well as a larger dining table (for about 10 people)
Area- The location was perfect for our purposes. It is within the Strathcona neighborhood and there are plenty of cafes/grocery stores/restaurants/parks within a walking distance. Really cheap and high-quality products in Chinatown (5-10 minutes walk) If you are in the mood for an amazing breakfast experience, I would highly recommend Hunnybee Bruncheonette (5 minutes walk). It took us about 25 minutes to walk from this lodging to Science World and take a water taxi from there to Granville Island. The area is very safe- I went on my highly enjoyable morning runs daily.
Hosts-Edigio and Loratta were very quick and thorough in their responses. I do not think I ever waited more than 20 minutes! I was very touched by their kindness and consideration- their kind wishes and care amplified our Vancouver experience. Overall, I could not recommend this place enough and would be booking at again whenever we have a chance to visit Vancouver!