Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: Roadmaster (Sarnia Ontario)
Date of Stay: 11/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/20/11

This property is everything as described.The owners go above and beyond being helpful & friendly, their home is spotless, and the view is just beautiful. If we ever get the chance to venture west again we would definitely want to stay in same location. It is spacious and extremely comfortable,and grounds are out of a magazine.Highly recommended!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

A warm welcome, great views and wonderful facilities

Guest: peppajess (Falmouth, Cornwall, UK)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/21/11

The property is easy to find, in a nice residential area of Vancouver with very easy access to Down Town Vancouver and the area in general. The property was spotless, very well equipped and the owners hospitable. In fact, the property exceeded our expectations from the description and photos. The owners seemed to have thought of everything and anticipated any needs we might have. We were a three generational party. There were toys for the little ones and a den with a huge TV and lots of DVDs. The outside eating area is lovely and the views from the main room and upstairs bedrooms absolutely beautiful. We liked everything about Vancouver and spent the days exploring and the house was great to come back to at the end of the day. We would unhesitatingly recommend the property, and if we get to go back to Vancouver, we would stay there again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

WONDERFUL STAY

Guest: Janet (London Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/17/11

We had a fabulous time in your home while attending our son's wedding. The dining room was perfect to accommodate our family get togethers and we really appreciated the patio furniture for lunches/treats outside. You both were so helpful and friendly. Can't say enough about all the amenities that your house provided. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Fantastic Property

Guest: Papa & Grammy (Mannville, AB , Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

Our family stayed in this remarkable home for our son's wedding and it couldn't have been a more suitable venue. There was plenty of space for us, 4 adults & 2 children with an additional 2 children a few nights. The front yard was perfect for the children to play in a secure environment. The proximity to parks and hiking trails was ideal. The absolute highlight of the home is the spectacular view from the dining room and we were able to host visiting families there. Everyone was taken a back with the view. We also enjoyed the little shops on Hastings St ie meat market & deli, fresh fruit & vegetable market and bakeries. The hosts, Sean and Wayne were so gracious,doing everything they could to make our stay comfortable & enjoyable. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property to our friends and would go back any time if the situation arose. Thank you, Sean and Wayne for adding to the enjoyment of our wedding experience!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great Stay

Guest: Angie & Peter (Markham)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Thank you Sean and Wayne for a wonderful week in Burnaby. Your home was the perfect place for our family get-together. Everything was just like we had hoped and I'm certain we'll be back for other visits. We can recommend your place without hesitation to anyone vacationing in Vancouver. It's a home away from home, and the location was central to all attractions.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Best house to stay

Guest: Vishal (Pune, India)
Date of Stay: 05/25/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

We can't thank Sean and Wayne much. This certainly was the best home we rented in our entire vacation (quite a few in the US that we rented) and the experience was just awesome. We requested a early arrival and Sean was very kind to allow that which is not common except hotels. On our arrival, we found everything that you would like in your own home. With kids, we wanted them to enjoy the home as much and they were made comfortable immediately by Sean getting them Toy Story 2 on a big screen. We never felt out of place here with cooking (lots of spices), flour and other things were made available in the house itself. A list of things to see, stores, etc. was kept on the table as well making it easy for us to find what we may need in the area. It was like making a visitor actually feel at home. The view from the house during the day and night was beautiful. Finally we had to leave but with a cruise to catch and with tons of luggage we were concerned to take it all and with no easily available place to put up this luggage we requested Sean if she could keep them for us for a week (we were not renting the place) and I don't think anyone would have agreed (my experience there) to do that for strangers but Sean was very kind and allowed to put it all in a room. She was way to kind and nice and I feel we have made a friend for life. I definitely recommend anyone and everyone to rent this home for their vacation and I am sure you will be happy for the choice made. Burnaby is about 5-8 kms from Vancouver but very convenience locality to stay as well. If ever, we make a trip to Vancouver, we know we want need to spend a lot of time to find one :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

SUPERB house & loaction!

Guest: Chris Rogers (Bath, England)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/11

Firstly I want to say a HUGE thank you to both Sean and Wayne! Their communication before arrival was first class and when we arrived they were SO warm and welcoming! They made sure we had everything we needed and couldn't do enough to make us feel at home. Thank you so much for this :-) We (7 adults in our late 20's) came over for a week for a friends wedding in Vancouver, the house was fantastic, good location, great bedrooms and the view is just breathtaking! We used the local bus to get into downtown Vancouver and hired a car for a few days to go snowbarding (go night-skiing if you get the chance!) on the local mountains and to go further afield. Sean and Wayne left a list of great food/drink places and activities to do which was very helpful. All in all I couldn't recommend tis property enough! Thank you!

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

Comfortable, awesome place to stay

Guest: bhh (st.catharines)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/14/10

We rented this property for a month for a business trip. The experience was amazing and the property owners truly a delight to deal with. They were very professional, organised and personable. The house was amazing, the views spectacular. It is very warm and cozy with many personal touches that make you feel at home. It is not a sparse rental but fully furnished and feels like home. i have rented from vrbo before and this the best rental experience I have had. I would recommed this house for business professional to families with young and old you will not be disappointed. It was very clean, well appointed with a cute courtyard, balcony and ample living space. Internet connection was high speed and reliable connection. There was great proximity to shopping and markets. The owners left a basket of local shopping and restuarant guides that was very useful. A great property, highly recommended.

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

Beautiful home away from home that we love

Guest: Clara C. (San Jose)
Date of Stay: 08/19/10 Review Submitted: 11/15/10

If you hope to stay at a affordable luxury house with lovely yard, plenty of living space, quality furniture, pillows and beds, and unforgettably beautiful view day-and-night to accompany you and your family during your vacation, this is definitely a house you would love to choose at Vancouver !! Even going nowhere and stay in the house with a coffee and tea by the window to enjoy the sunset and the harbor night lights is so pleasant and romantic !! And, if you want to visit the famous attractions at Vancouver, this house is so close to almost everywhere !! We spend here for 4 nights and we just hate to leave. The owners, Sean and Wayne, are so friendly that you feel great neighboring with them, and you will be assisted whenever you need help to ensure a happy vacation. It's worthy for us to recommend to any future travelers to Vancouver !

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

wonderful welcome, nice neighborhood

Guest: susieq124 (belgium)
Date of Stay: 08/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/20/10

This property is outstanding for the quality of service provided by the owners. We were welcomed as if it were a B&B but had the privacy of a vacation rental. Owners were in the tourism industry and will help you out with your requests or needs. Owners leave kitchen fully stocked to no need to spend money on the basics - kitchen was ready to use, salt, olive oil, spices, tea bags, etc all available. Good beds. Great neighborhood, with many many restaurants and shops within a 10 minute walk / 3 minute drive (easy parking) of the home. No need to cook, plenty of take away options near your doorstep! Lots of space for 6 people, and all comforts (washing machines etc) in this house just outside Vancouver with bay views. We appreciated the quiet residential neighborhood, and convenient shopping street about 8 blocks away with many shops, pharmacy, green grocer, 2nd hand book shop, italian delicatessen, restaurants of all nationalities, etc;.. all much cheaper than downtown vancouver. Don't miss visiting Burnaby Mountain when you are there, it is beautiful and worth the visit.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Family Friendly

Guest: Kathy (Bedford, Texas USA)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Our stay was wonderful. We had a 3 year old and a 1 year old and the owner was very gracious in preparing the house to make it kid friendly. The house was roomy and had a great view. The kitchen had everything you would need to prepare a meal. It was a nice home away from home to enjoy with our family. We had a park nearby to take the children and a bus stop a few minutes from the house. The owners were helpful in providing information and suggestions on places to shop, eat, and sight see. We would definitely recommend the property to others.

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

Comfortable and Beautiful Home in Nice Neighborhood

Guest: Janie (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

Having such a comfortable and well-kept home in a nice neighborhood to come back to after our days sightseeing made our vacation in Vancouver most enjoyable. There was plenty of room for the five of us. The two bedrooms upstairs each had a TV with cable, and shared a good sized bathroom that had a large jetted tub and shower. The layout of first floor of the house allowed all of us to relax in our own ways. The teenagers and our seven year old had a great time playing games and watching DVDs on the large-screen TV in the media room, while at the same time, the adults enjoyed quiet time drinking coffee at the large dining table, enjoying the panoramic views out of the large picture windows, and also soaking in the peaceful calm of the beautifully landscaped yard in the front of the house. We had a good night's rest on very comfortable bedding, and cooked several meals in a well-stocked kitchen. We brought our laptops, and had no problems getting internet connection. There was a large table near the dining area where we set up our laptops. It was our little 'office' set-up, complete with panoramic views! There was a nearby Safeway and shopping which we found very convenient. There was plenty of street parking, and driving to downtown Vancouver took only 20 minutes. The owner was very gracious and welcoming. She went out of her way to accommodate our needs and requests, and also thoughtfully attended to every detail prior to our arrival. I would highly recommend this property to anyone, and families with children would especially enjoy this beautiful house.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Home Away From Home!

Guest: Carmen & Ann (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

My family and I had the opportunity to stay at this wonderful house for the Victoria Day long weekend. The house itself is extremely clean and well-kept, fully stocked with kitchen utensils, bed linens, towels, movies, games, you name it. The views from the living room and the bedrooms were breathtaking, during the day and night. Lovely neighborhood, awesome location. There were 5 adults staying and we all felt the house was very spacious, plenty of room for us all! The owner was super helpful, she answered all questions and made sure our stay was comfortable. Thank you for your generosity and everything else. Our American cousins loved your house. Will stay again if the opportunity arises. Cheers!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Just great!

Guest: Pa3ck (St. Louis, MO, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

We enjoyed our stay in this house! It was perfect for our family holiday. Our stay was wonderful. We had two little kids with us and the owner was very gracious in preparing the house to make it kid friendly and to accommodate our needs and requests. Internet connection was high speed, the owners left a basket of local shopping and restaurant guides that was very useful. The house was roomy and had a great view. The kitchen had everything you would need !!! Parking was very convenient. We appreciated the quiet residential neighborhood. My only suggestion is to have a small playground for the kids in the garden would be nice. Sean and Wayne, thank you for a great stay. We would highly recommend this property to anyone, and families with children would especially enjoy this beautiful house.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Marilyn Allen (Kalaheo, Kauai, HI)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/20/10

This is your home away from home! My family and I were warmly welcomed by the owner and we felt part of the family, with all our questions answered and a house with terrific views, lovely neighborhood and plenty of room for the five of us. This is a wonderful location for enjoying Vancouver, at an affordable price and terrific service. We highly recommend this home!

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Guest: Stacie Diaz (-)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/16/10

My family and I had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful home over looking the Indian Arm and the North Shore Mountains during the 2010 Olympic Games. The location is superb as it is 15 - 20 minutes to several ski lodges and then 20 minutes to down town for shopping or just a great atmosphere and meal. We had a car during the stay but found the bus line and sky train was much more convenient and took us where we needed to go. The house felt like our home away from home. We had wireless internet access, a large flat screen tv, all cooking essentials, two full baths and the home was very very clean. I would highly recommend this home to anyone wanting a very comfortable stay in a beautiful home in Vancouver!

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