The upstairs suite is located on a quiet, tree-lined block on the border of Kitsilano/Arbutus Ridge. We stayed with our two kids under the age of 7, so it was super convenient to have a Loblaw’s supermarket and the 16 bus line (connects to buses for Stanley Park, Chinatown, UBC) two blocks away. There is no bathtub (which can be an issue if you have an infant or little one), but the shower has a handheld attachment to hose down the kiddos after a full day at the park. There is also in-unit laundry—again, convenient if you have little ones and want to minimize the amount of clothes to pack.
Pri gave us suggestions for coffee, bookstores, and kids’ attractions, and is very responsive to messages. This place isn’t in the heart of Kitsilano, so the shops on West Broadway and West 4th Avenue are 15-20 minute walks away, but there is a cluster of shops and cafes on Arbutus/12th Avenue that are adorable. Do check out Sweet Barrel for pour over and siphon coffee, Japanese-style cakes such as the Cloud Cake, crepes, and house-made ice cream (which my kids asked for everyday).