This house has everything you are looking for in a property. It ticks all the boxes of value, location, very clean, amenities and hospitality from the hosts. The great size and spaciousness for the price being asked provides an amazing value. I thought about booking with one of the hotel groups but it does not compare to the outfitting of this whole house, especially once factoring in the summertime hotel price hike. My family of 5 stayed in July and we had plenty of areas to spread out in; everyone had their own bed with one still to spare, they were comfortable with good pillows. The 2 full baths worked out well for us too. We enjoyed the yard, back deck and all the personal touches that make it feel like we're at home, such as stainless steel cookware, several kitchen gadgets and cooking appliances, a nice gas stove, ample linens and great showerheads. The water pressure is very good too. The master suite is downstairs nestled between the family room and laundry area. This is especially nice if you'd like privacy or time away from the kids. The 2 other bedrooms are on the top level, each with a closet and plus a window that allows for plenty natural light during the day. Please note since it is summer the top level can feel warm during the day but cools off enough during the night, just make sure to pack your summer pj's. Plus the homeowner provided an oscillating tower fan for each room. The kitchen, dining areas and living room are on the mid-level. This was a cool find for us as we were not expecting this much space. Yes the pictures show all the rooms but they do not do the house justice and the layout is so much more than pictures will explain. We could barely make it to use all the space, the bedrooms and kitchen and outside deck being our favorite places to hang out. But we eventually spent time in each room.
The location is a quiet section of neighborhood not far from main roads leading towards downtown or a short walk to metro transit. There are also several restaurants nearby as well as grocery stores to try. On our first night in town we got in late so ordered "to-go" at Trocadero a few blocks away on Nanaimo St. They are friendly there and the food was quite good and also a good value as it was enough for 2 meals. From what I see about the city, I'll say East Vancouver, or just East Van as the locals say, is a settled in and established neighborhood. Mature trees line the streets, people bike all over, leave their windows and curtains open and walk their dogs at 11:30 pm. It is a lovely area, I wish we could have explored it more.
All in all, the items one would expect in an Airbnb house are there and that made it a comfortable stay, but the inviting feel made it seem as if we were visiting family or friends in their own home. The owners have thought of all the things one needs while away and stock their house well for your visit. It was easy to book and communication with the owners was quick and timely. They are very responsive to any questions and are happy to provide suggestions or recommendations.