This chic Gastown loft is located in the oldest area of the city full of historic buildings, cobble stone walkways, stunning architecture, restaurants and cafes, but there is more to this home that made me love it even more. Here it is!
Host:
Kieran as our host is very friendly, welcoming and responsive. From the moment I booked the home she constantly communicated with me and throughout our whole stay making sure we are comfortable and answered all our concerns and queries. She is very personal and accommodating.
On the day of our arrival, we got to the place she was already outside the gate waiting to welcome us, not to mention we had an early check in at 11am. She showed me around the house and she even helped carry our heavy luggages! She had some snacks and drinks and a cute personal hand written thank you note, which I am a sucker for! How can anybody not want to stay here? It is an amazing experience!
On our last day, she went out of her way offering luggage storage at her office since our flight was not until 8pm. I appreciated every bit of her thoughtfulness and hospitality. She really went above and beyond being a host!
The home:
Elegantly interior designed with function and comfort in mind. You have everything you need from a comfy king size bed, to a fully functional kitchen with all the tools you need (even baking stuff they have it!) and a washer and a dryer. It is perfect for 2 persons or 1 more if they would allow it. The couch was too comfy I forgot about the bed.
Parking and Surrounding Area:
There is a lot of street parking available for $4/hr and free from 10pm-9am. There is also garage parking for $25 per day. But you really wont need a car since it is very accessible if you are going to tour Vancouver. It is also walking distance to the train station. It is an 8 min walk from the Gastown steam clock, a tourist attraction and many cute local stores, cafes and restaurants.
Every cafe we’ve eaten at is a must try! Jam Cafe is a 10 mins walk from the unit, Twisted Fork is 3 mins away, Catch 122 Cafe Bistro is 7 mins away and many more! All walking distance from the unit! I sound repetitive but I can’t get over the fact of this place’s accessibility!
At night the town is lit with lights which makes it feel romantic with an old town vibe, which it actually is, perfect for those IG worthy photos! The stores close at around 6-7pm or maybe depending on the season too.
I would definitely come back and stay at this beautiful home and would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a place to stay in Vancouver!