I came to Vancouver seeking sanctuary, and I found it here, at Rasha's Nook. I had the great honor to be the first person to stay here.

First, some adjectives: lovely, charming, perfect, clever, brilliant. The Nook had everything I needed.

As a traveler, I loved the many thoughtful touches. Breakfast was a great assortment of fine things which had me eating grapes in bed while feeling very spoiled. The color was beautifully resonating, woven throughout, creating a light airy feeling, making this compact space feel plenty big. I loved the pale blue theme, from the warm bedspread to the tiny glass shower tile accents, to the matching dishes. I was so inspired I painted my nails to match!

The kitchen has everything, so well-planned that the pewter dishrack is suspended on a rail above the sink. The decor was light hearted, with a large TV secreted away at the foot of the bed, and books in French and English near the pillows.

From my lifelong interest in remodeling, I was struck by several inventive, functional and elegant features: the gorgeous shower stall, the over-head sliding bathroom door, the long low window, the shelves around the bed, all clever uses of the space that contributed to my feeling very well cared for by Rasha, who was gracious and welcoming.

Lastly ,it was easy to find, the immediate neighborhood is lovely, parking was no problem, and Kitsilano is a pretty cool base in this very happening city. I will be staying here again!