The home of Sylvain and Alexis is henceforth the place my family and I will try to secure as our accommodation should we ever need to be in Vancouver again.
When my daughter and I arrived at sunset on Sunday afternoon, Sylvain and Alexis greeted us at the door as though we were welcomed family. That right there set the stage for our stay in the home of these wonderfully warm, down-to-earth people.
My daughter needed to print some pages out for her expedited passport application, so our reason for coming to Vancouver could be carried out. Sylvain assisted her with care and knowledge with his home office, saving us so much headache of trying to figure things out on our own at a copy shop.
The house was as lovely as the artistic owners, with classy furnishings in colours and textures that brought pure relaxation.
Our beds were beautiful and comfortable, with many pillows, down duvets surrounded by the softest of bedding, and the floors were old wood, shiny and slippery under the socks, the way I remember loving to feel as a child when I lived in an old house in East Van with my family.
The whole experience felt like a peaceful home away from home. The kitchen was nicely set up, and they even had my favourite brand of tea in the cupboard - Yogi tea - among others, and with honey, and reverse osmosis water for the electric cordless kettle.
Breakfast was a delight of non-GMO granola, thick coconut yogurt in a little glass jar, fresh fruit salad drizzled with maple syrup, and a thick slice of lemony blueberry bread. Coffee was made and offered by Sylvain, who sat and talked with us during breakfast, but I had already set up a cup of lemon ginger tea so had to decline, though next time I hope to try some.
The location was just right for us, with a $12 taxi ride bringing us to the heart of downtown Vancouver, but the night before we walked all over Commercial Drive and visited various eating establishments.
In summary: excellent location, spotless and beautiful house, comfortable and quiet atmosphere, and friendly top-notch human beings giving the place heart. Thank you, Sylvain and Alexis. I wish you all the best and look forward to the chance to stay there again.