Part of the magic of Airbnb is the ability to immerse oneself in the soul and charm of a place that is just below the surface for most tourists. To live as the locals do. To enjoy and understand the the quintessence of a place. Zenia’s pad does this perfectly. Located in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Vancouver — Commercial Drive, the neighborhood is the distillation of what makes Vancouver special - cosmopolitan, youthful, inclusive, progressive, brimming with potential. The pad is located on one of the most important thoroughfares of the city - Broadway. It’s easy to make this your base of exploration to the greater city since it’s an 8 minute walk from the Skytrain to downtown and a few minute walk to the #9 Bus Stop that can ride you three stops down to the Broadway/City Hall Skytrain station to the airport or Bridgeport (for those getting the ferry to Victoria in Tsawwassen). The pad is also a short walk from the wonderful Commercial Drive where you will come across delightful cafés, charming family-owned markets, cute bookstores, hip vinyl record stores, inviting bars, an eclectic art-house movie theater, nostalgic Italian delicatessens from yesteryears (and with the patina to prove it), and a plethora of restaurants ranging from Ethiopian to Tandoori. This is easily the most vibrant neighborhood of the city.
Zenia’s pad has all the creature comforts you would need. Her place is cozy, it’s comfortable, it really feels like a home. The kitchen has every amenity you might need to make your own meals. There is laundry detergent on the counter and a laundry room in the facility for those wanting to cleanse their clothes from a day of hiking through temperate rain forests. The shower is wonderful. The sectional sofa in the living room was my favorite place to unwind in the evening. The balcony was a nice place for coffee in the morning as it looks out onto beautiful deciduous trees and beyond it commuters going about their day. The windows and slide door keep the pad quiet from the street beyond. The neighbors are quiet and considerate. Zenia was a pleasure to communicate with. She was responsive and always made herself accessible to assist any way. Folks, if you want to live like your part of this singular neighborhood, to be an honorary resident of East Van - Zenia’s place is it.