THE BEST DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER PROPERTY -- AND 91-SUNRISES TOO!!
I chose this property because I wanted to have a great view -- and words cannot describe how phenomenal the views of the sunrises, the seaplanes taking off over the bay, the ferries darting across False Creek, the snow capped mountains, the cruise ships backing into port, and the BC Dome (my dome for 91-days) which delighted my days as I listened to the cheering crowds inside, enjoyed the excitement of going inside to attend a White Caps game, and the variations of lights and colors that danced below me every evening!
Joshua is a "Host Extraordinaire" -- his kindness, and his hard work to make this "corner penthouse unit", made up of all floor to ceiling windows, clean and inviting! He is accessible and available to quickly provide answers and recommendations, he provides his guests with an 'everything you should know guide to Vancouver', and he is one of those non-presuming wonderful humans that make everything they touch magical!
I had the delight of staying for 91-days and during that time I worked remotely for my US employer, I thoroughly enjoyed the separate office (with breathtaking views), Joshua provided me with a printer the day after I arrived, and the chaise lounge in the office is great for reading, stargazing, and getting your feet up after a long day of taking in all that Vancouver has to offer!
Vancouver is a walking city, great for exploring, with way too many excellent dining choices with that oh too often dilemma of deciding whether you should go back to a new favorite, or try some where new! We completed a food quest, where we visited the two best bakeries, the two best coffee/hot chocolate places, and the two best gelato/ice cream stores, and we had fun choosing our favorites. And that reminds me, you need to go to La Casa Ice Cream and sample just a few of their 238-flavors -- and they deliver too!
Joshua's apartment is located in Yaletown with its wonderful restaurants and bakeries (Angus T will literally change your life with their cinnamon rolls and croissants -- get there early to get the best selection)! It is also a short walk to Gastown and Chinatown (the two oldest parts of the city). And be sure to visit Robba Da Matti (their Gastown location) where Antonio and his team will host your evening of great food and fun dining!
The kitchen is a bit retro, all of the appliances worked great, and everything you need to cook or bake are available for you to make your own culinary masterpieces! The washer and dryer and the portable AC-unit were great additions to the apartment as well!
I am heading off from my 91-Days in Vancouver to my 91-Days in Toronto, and if my apartment in Toronto is half-as-great as my apartment in Vancouver, then I will consider myself a blessed traveler indeed!
And if Victoria is part of your itinerary, then I would highly recommend traveling there via a Harbour Air Seaplane for an adventure of your lifetime!
Thanks Joshua for a fabulous stay and we will most definitely be back the next time we are in Vancouver and looking for the perfect place to stay -- your place!