Location: Vancouver, Vancouver Coast & Mountains, British Columbia, Canada (1 Min to Shops, 5 to Beach, 10 to Downtown, 15 to UBC & YVR)
Accommodations: Apartment House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-2)
Nestled in the heart of historic Kitsilano on quiet tree-lined West 6th Avenue, you will find the heritage property of Kitsilano Suites designed in the Arts and Crafts style. Our character house offers fully furnished suites that provide our guests with comfortable self-contained accommodations, finished to exacting standards to ensure a comfortable stay with all the amenities of a home away from home.
Built in 1912 and converted into veterans housing in 1946, the building has been recently renovated and restored to its original splendor with the addition of modern luxury conveniences.
Suite 101 is a one bedroom suite providing 780 square feet of comfortable self contained living space. This suite features hardwood floors and stained glass windows throughout, with leather couches, antique and contemporary furniture and tasteful art and decorations.
The living room offers a 3 piece couch set, flat screen digital TV, Teac stereo system and a dining table for 4 people. The kitchen is complete with custom cabinets, granite counter tops, new appliances including in-suite Washer/Dryer and fully equipped with chef quality amenities. The large bright bedroom has a Stearns and Foster queen size mattress, Arts and Crafts bedroom dressers, bay window seating and a flat screen digital TV. There is a full bathroom with granite counter top vanity and claw foot bathtub and shower.
Located on the first floor of the house, suite 101 is a one bedroom apartment that has access to a front porch area that looks over the quiet tree lined street of West 6th Avenue and the character heritage homes of this wonderful Kitsilano neighborhood. The porch features colorful flower boxes and a table and chairs for your use and enjoyment. Everything in this suite has been completely restored and upgraded to provide a balance of modern convenience and timeless heritage living.
The living room features a large bay window with the original 1912 hardwood floors, stained glass windows and wood burning fireplace. Furniture includes new leather couches, antique writing desk and select pieces of antique and contemporary furniture. With modern conveniences such as a 32 inch flat screen digital color TV, DVD/IPOD/AM/FM stereo system and private telephone/answering service. There is a selection of fine art, decorations and Indian carpets for added enjoyment and comfort.
The kitchen features custom fir wood cabinets, black granite counter tops, and new appliances including electric stove, exterior vented range hood, full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and in-suite Washer/Dryer. Accessories include a toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, stainless steel pots & pans, quality dishware, a wide assortment of cups, glasses & stem ware, stainless cutlery and a full selection of kitchen tools & chef knives. Mixing bowls, plastic storage containers, cutting boards and serving bowls & plates are included for those who want to entertain or enjoy extended stays.
The separate bedroom is large and bright with the original ceiling mouldings and bay window seating area with its three opening windows. Featuring a Historic Hotels Stearns & Foster queen size sleep set with wrought iron bed frame. Bedding includes 400 thread count white cotton bed linens, both feather down and polyester duvet comforters and a selection of down and quallofil pillows. Arts & Crafts style dressers with a large bedroom closet and a hall closet provide extensive storage for all types & amounts of clothes. Modern conveniences include an 18 inch flat screen LCD TV/DVD player, alarm clock and thermostat controlled heating for added comfort and convenience.
The bathroom features the original large claw foot bath tub perfect for soaking and relaxing away the day’s stresses. The bath tub has been refinished and includes brand new chrome heritage tap & shower fixtures imported from Italy. There is a custom made vanity with granite counter top and porcelain sink.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: The suite containes a brand new washer & dryer available for your personal use.
- Dryer: The suite containes a brand new washer & dryer available for your personal use.
- Linens Provided: Bedding includes 400 thread count white cotton bed linens, both feather down & polyester duvet comforters and a selection of down and quallofil pillows.
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: The suite features the orginal 1912 wood burning fireplace and mantel piece, restored to modern standards.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Featuring a “Historic Hotels” Stearns & Foster queen size sleep set with wrought iron bed frame.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Cable service features approx. 100 channels including the major networks and a variety of news, sports, movie, music and educational channels. Modern conveniences include a 32” flat screen digital color TV with DVD player in the living room and an 18” flat screen LCD TV/DVD player in the bedroom.
- DVD (2)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen features custom fir wood cabinets, black granite counter tops, new appliances including electric stove, exterior vented range hood, full sized refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and in-suite Washer/Dryer. Accessories include a toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, stainless steel pots & pans, quality dishware, a wide assortment of cups, glasses & stemware, stainless cutlery and a full selection of kitchen tools & chef knives. Mixing bowls, plastic storage containers, cutting boards and serving bowls & plates are included for those who want to entertain or enjoy extended stays.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Stainless steel cutlery and a full selection of kitchen tools & chef knives.
- Refrigerator: Large capacity 20 cubic feet fridge and freezer
- Dishwasher: Brand new apartment sized.
- Microwave: Panasonic 1.2 cubic feet
- Catering Available: Meal shopping and planning are available by request.
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony: Located on the 1st floor of the house, suite 101 has private access to a front porch area that looks over the quite tree lined street of West 6th Avenue and the character heritage homes of this wonderful Kitsilano neighborhood. The porch features colorful flower boxes and a table and chairs for your use and enjoyment.
- Communications
- Telephone: Private cordless telephone with dedicated answering service.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): The house features two separate high-speed wireless internet service providers to ensure that the internet is always available.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
High Season .. May 01-Sep 30, 2007 .. $229/night .. $1145/week .. $2800/month.
Low Season .. Oct 30-Apr 30, 2008 .. $179/night .. $ 895/week .. $2300/month.
Monthly Rates are based on a 4 week period.
From Dec 21, 2007-Jan 07, 2008 only the "Per Night" rate is available.
50% to confirm reservation, balance upon arrival. Refundable Damage Deposit.
Payments: Electronic transfer, by cheque, money order, traveler’s cheque or cash.
For new guests we ask for photocopies of your valid driver's license & credit card
Please see our cancellation policy.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Suite 101 Floor Plans - Vancouver Vacation Rental
- Front View of House - Vancouver Vacation Rental
- Fireside Living Area - Vancouver Vacation Rental
- Living Room Seating Area
- Dinning Room Table & Antique Office Desk
- Suite 101 Kitchen
- In Suite Washer & Dryer
- Bedroom with Queen Size Stearns & Foster Sleep Set
- Large Bright Bedroom with Window Seat
- Suite 101 Bedroom Closet
- Bathroom with Orignal Claw Foot Tub & Full Shower
- Seasonal Gardens and Large Front Porch with Flower Boxes
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #148821
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