This was my second multi-month stay at Simon’s apartment and this is my second review. My stay in the apartment was spectacular. The apartment itself is optimally furnished for 1-2 people with stuff like a couch, chairs, table (I converted it to a desk as I was doing some remote work), bed, etc. For me I’m always less interested in the type of furnishing and more interested in comfort, light, view, services, amenities, peacefulness and location. I’ll list the things that made me fall in love with the apartment:
1) The floor to ceiling windows in each room. The apartment is south facing and the sunlight fills the apartment during the day. This elevates my mood and makes me happy. The view from the apartment shows False Creek in all its glory and before that David Lamb park and the sea wall. It has a great view of Heather Civic Marina and all the sailboats. The balcony, off the bedroom, is perfect for enjoying the sunny weather. During part of the day the sunlight strikes the water and from the apartment you can see it shimmer. On a very clear day one can see Mount Baker. In the case the sun is too bright or the weather too hot all the windows have floor to ceiling blinds and central air conditioning.
2) I was at the apartment for several months and had to receive some packages at the apartment building. The concierge staff at this building are great and will receive packages and then notify you when they arrive. This is way better than having to trek across vancouver to a postal outlet, mail drop box, fedex etc.
3) The apartment has underground parking and a bicycle lockup. For me I love to bicycle. The building has a secure bicycle lockup that is after the vehicle security gates and is only accessible by the apt. Key fob. I can take the elevator to the bicycle lockup level and ride it from there up to street level. Then one of the main bike lanes, on Richard’s street, is just half a block over. If you go North on the bike lane you have access to all the best parts of downtown vancouver. Continuing further North one quickly passes several grocery stores and cafe’s. Further North yet will take you and your bicycle to the sea bus and from there North Vancouver. If you go south on the bike lane it takes you straight to David Lamb park, the sea wall, and the ferry services of False Creek. The Aquabus ferry, one of the two False Creek services, accepts bicycles. From there you can go directly to Granville Island for food, entertainment, shops, etc. Alternatively, from David Lamb park, there is a bike lane that wraps around False Creek which is great for a relaxing bicycle ride.
4) Back to the apartment, well furnished, high speed internet which I need for remote work, great washer/dryer, huge fridge, and most importantly great air conditioning which I need to sleep well on the super hot days.
5) Simon is an excellent and responsive host that makes you feel welcome.
I will 100 percent book Simon’s apartment in the future. It is excellent.