Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful experience

Guest: Don Jaime (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 04/14/12 Review Submitted: 05/14/12

My wife and I stayed in this condo for a month during a vacation in Vancouver. We will definitely try to stay in the same condo again. The condo itself is spacious, clean, neat, has a wonderful view of False Creek, and, remarkably, is very quiet! One of the best things about it is the location - right in the heart of Yaletown. It is close to the metro and to great restaurants and shopping in the Yaletown area. It is also very easy to catch a ferry to Granville Island and to the Science Museum. We had a great time and would highly recommend it to others.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Awesome Location

Guest: Joan W.
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

We stayed here for Grey Cup with our daughter, son-in-law and 16 month old grandson. The condo was perfect! Lots of room for the baby to run! There was no need for a vehicle except for the fact we had to go the Port Coquitlam. 10 min walk to BC Place for the game, 1/2 hr or $9 cab ride to the Convention Centre. Train station 1 block away. The view from the unit was amazing. Art was very accomodating in our checkout time. Unit was very clean. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

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Location, Location, Location

Guest: Richard P.
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/13/11

They say the key for everything is location, location, location, and this vacation rental has it in spades. Starting with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking over beautiful David Lam Park and False Creek, this clean, well-maintained, and tastefully furnished flat provides a perfect base from which the attractions of Yaletown, the Waterfront, Chinatown, Granville Island, the West End, and others can be explored. Public transportation is readily accessible, so you can park your car and forget it. Within a five-minute walk there are a multitude of restaurants representing several ethnicities and the Yaletown Roundhouse entrances to the Canada Line transportation system. We greatly appreciated the fast, efficient customer service we received while arranging for our vacation lodging. Everything required was provided and clearly explained every step of the way. So there you have it; great location, great service, and clean, well-furnished lodging. It all added up to one of the best holidays we have experienced and we look forward to our next trip to Vancouver with great anticipation. We will definitely contact this provider again.

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Superb

Guest: Susan H.
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 11/04/11

This was my first visit to Vancouver and what a perfect location to have chosen. The view from the apartment was wonderful - day and night; it was perfectly situated for access to all the major tourist attractions; it was spotlessly clean and it had all the necessary amenities which made it a home from home. Art, the owner was really friendly and helpful. The rental process was smooth and problem free. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Vancouver.

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Great Apartment

Guest: Tony_ (Ipswich)
Date of Stay: 07/21/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and well-situated apartment. Clean, tidy and good facilities including underground car park, pool and gym. Vancouver weather was cool for the time of the year, otherwise it could have been a bit hot (no A/C). Had some niggles with the internet which were eventually resolved by moving the modem to the bedroom(!). Helpful and friendly owner, thanks Art for the stay!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Amazing stay

Guest: Hikaru P. (Corvallis, OR)
Date of Stay: 06/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at this beautiful condo. The view takes your breath away, and it is SO convenient to catch any type of public transit. Our kids (7, 4, and 2) all had terrific times identifying the building from the Aquabus and False Creek Ferry boats. We didn't realize our phones won't be working when we crossed the border, so we had a bit of trouble finding our way into the condo initially, but Art himself showed us in. Thank you! A few things we ended up buying when we got there were shampoo and paper napkins/towels, which is a small expense considering the value this place offers. We would love to return to Vancouver and stay at this condo. Thank you, Art and Isabella!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

First Class Apartment

Guest: Jason (N. Ireland)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

Myself and a group of friends booked this apartment as an alternative to hotel rooms for each of us while attending a conference. It has excellent views, was spotless when we arrived and was in a lovely neighbourhood. It was conveniently located, close to a local supermarket and had a sky train station just round the block. A 25 min walk from the city center. An excellent cheaper alternative to a hotel if a group of three or larger is planning to stay in Vancouver.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfectly located for our Vancouver get away

Guest: SugarHouse Wanderer (Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.)
Date of Stay: 05/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/16/10

The location, amenities, value, and service we enjoyed here was outstanding. My spouse had a four day workshop in the area to attend so we needed a place that was super convenient to public transportation for the kids (10,12,and 15) and I to explore this wonderful city from. This was perfect! Just off the Yaletown-Roundhouse light rail station with restaurants, shops and markets all around, this place has the whole location, location, location thing nailed! The apartment is very clean, well maintained, and comfortably appointed with spectacular floor to ceiling views! Art was very helpful and professional and was personally interested in making sure we had what we needed while there. It's nice to stay in a place managed by someone as professional and responsive as Art. The pool and sauna downstairs were a hit after a long day of exploring the area as were the convenient sushi restaurant, pizza place, and coffee shop downstairs (there are dozens of other restaurants within a couple of blocks also). From this location during our stay we biked and walked the seawall from Kits beach, around Stanley Park, and back all from the bike rental shop just down the street. We explored rain forests and suspended bridges and paddled kayaks in North Vancouver and Deep Cove, explored gastown and chinatown by foot and a dozen other adventures all within easy public transit reach of this spot with no car! Our only real complaint was weather related - unseasonably cold and rainy, but hey, that's not so unexpected in Vancouver is it? We hope to get back to Vancouver soon and we hope to stay here again when we do! The location was perfect, the apartment was nice and the value was exceptional. If you need 5-star accomodations and someone to turn down your sheets with a mint on your pillow at night then go somewhere else. If you want incredible value, very nice, well maintained and cozy accomodations with the ability to do some cooking on your own then you'd be lucky to book a stay here.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

GREAT APARTMENT...GREAT VIEWS

Guest: Carol & Jane England/Angela New Zealand (England)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

We had a fabulous stay. Loved the apartment and views. A great location in the beautiful city of Vancouver. We didn't need a car as we were so close to trains, buses and water taxis and just a few minutes walk to the seawall from where you can walk for ages and take in the stunning sights. It was perfect for us as we travelled from England and New Zealand to meet up and have a holiday together. We would love to return and stay in the apartment again. Thank you Art.

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Couldn't have been better

Guest: B. Farky (Dundee, Scotland)
Date of Stay: 04/05/10 Review Submitted: 04/29/10

The appartment is fantastic, very spacious, well appointed and spotless. The amenities in the building are fantastic, our boys, aged 10 and 13 loved the pool especially. Everything in downtown Vancouver is within easy walking distance and with the free car parking space if you choose to hire a car and explore further afield it's easy. Too many fantastic restaurants to mention and all right on the doorstep. The owners, Art and Isabella, couldn't have been more helpfull. I recommend the property for anyone visiting Vancouver.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

nice appartment in vancouver downtown

Guest: Juliane7 (Germany)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

We really had a great time in this appartment. It was clean and organized. We really would recommend this appartment to others. It´s in Vancouver Downtown and quite close to the shopping streets and museums. The view from the 21st floor is amazing at night and day. Have fun over there!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Location...Great Value!!!

Guest: FrankPina (Mill Creek)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

I've stayed in Vancouver numerous times over the last 15 years and this property is BY FAR the best value!!! It has a great location overlooking the park and the harbor...the view is BREATHTAKING!!! You can walk to Robson, bike ride to Stanley Park, take a bus to Denman, the Aqua ferry to Granville Island or the train to the airport. Free parking, free wifi, pool, gym...it has it all! The owner (Art) goes out of his way to accomodate guests. I will definitely stay there again!!!!

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Great vacation home

Guest: Rema (Des Moines, Iowa, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

This spacious apartment is on the 22nd floor of a high rise building in Yaletown. It is conveniently located with lots of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. All the necessary amenities and appliances make this vacation rental a home away from home the moment you step foot into this clutter free, clean apartment.

Owner response:We strive to make our Suites as comfortable as possible for all our Guest's.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.