Location: Kitsilano, Vancouver, Vancouver Coast & Mountains, British Columbia, Canada (2 blocks from Kits Beach, 1 mile from downtown,) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Self-Catering, Kitsilano, Child friendly,Tourist Accommodation
Kitsilano Cottage by the Sea is a self-contained 3 bedroom suite in our Kitsilano Point heritage home; we are located in Kits Point--a small peninsula surrounded by parks and water. This is a residential enclave, with nearby restaurants and short walk to the water and downtown Vancouver.
Furnished with antiques and folk art from our many world travels. Kits Cottage is a family-friendly garden-level suite. It is 1200 square feet (120 sq. metres) including 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room, fully-equipped kitchen and ensuite laundry.
The suite has its own private entry, off street parking, private enclosed garden, private phone line, television with VCR and cable, and broadband Internet access. Guests are provided weekly linen changes and cleaning service. Breakfast is not served as the suite is self-catering.
Perfect for a walking holiday, we are on a quiet street 1/2 block away from Cornwall and public transportation. There many wonderful restaurants and coffee shops as near as a 1/2 block away. Several shops, including Granville Island public market, are within a few blocks.
Kitsilano District is an extremely desirable urban-residential neighbourhood. Our weather is moderate year-round and the area is characterized by arts and crafts design homes, lush gardens, green spaces and chic business areas. Most of the very finest restaurants and nightlife venues of Vancouver are within walking distance. As well, there is wonderful boutique shopping and several beaches within easy, safe walking distance.
Granville Island is a 20 minute walk away along the waterfront. Built around a public market, it also includes Kids Only Market and waterpark, theatres, artist studios, and fine dining venues. You can come home by small passenger ferry or rent a boat or kayak and tour the beautiful waterways that define Vancouver’s natural beauty.
Cigarette smoking is permitted outside only with absolutely no smoking indoors.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Japanese wellness sleep systems assure a great night sleep on mobile beds.
- Crib : Play "n Pak portable crib available suitable for toddlers
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : kitchen completely outfitted for full meal preparation
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Excellent beds; international folk art; children's books, videos, games & toys provided including high chair, booster seat and crib
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : We accept dogs, depending on breed etc. as we have a male fox terrier. Cats not accepted due to allergies.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Bard on the Beach, the summer Shakespearian Festival is located in large tents in Vanier Park, 2 blocks away.
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Winter .. from $200/night (CDN) for 4 people
Summer .................. from $ 2100/week (CAD) for 4 people
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Kitsilano
Our accommodation is very family friendly and is close to parks, beaches and the ocean yet one mile from downtown. It is an excellent location for city living with the benefits of the nature close at hand. We are 5 minutes walk from the beach and walking trails, 3 minutes walk to public transportation downtown and 20 minutes walk across the bridge to downtown.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
For those who appreciate art, they will be surrounded by art and curios from around the world. Our suite is especially family friendly and there is something for every generation nearby. Our furnishings include toys, videos, games and books for children and many books for adults. For early risers there is a coffee shop at the end of the block and for night owls, a wine bar.
Owner's Map of Kitsilano
My husband and I are both professionals. Our 16 yr old son Lachlan, our grown children Leah & Jackson and our fox terrier Peter complete our family. We all love travel and art (Ecuador, China India, Cuba, Cambodia, Nepal, North Korea, Australia, NZ, Morocco, Burma) This shows in our folkart, books and furnishings. I speak French, Spanish and English and generally love to exchange stories with our guests.
Property Photos
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- Kits Cottage by the Sea - Vancouver Accommodation in Canada
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- living room inuit art - Vancouver Accommodation in Canada
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- living room hide a bed - Vancouver Accommodation in Canada
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- Folk art in hall
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- master bedroom
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- master bedroom art
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- front bedroom
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- view back through kitchen
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- back bedroom elvis
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- back bedroom twin beds
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- Can you spot Judy? (Your hostess visits Brisbane locals)
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- back garden carport
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- maritime museum 2 blocks from home
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- Kitsilano Beach 2 blocks from home
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- Vanier Park 2 blocks from home
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- Kts Beach playground, 2 blocks from our home
Traveler Reviews (6)
Great Location
Guest: Lisa
(Portland)
Date of Stay: 02/14/11
Review Submitted: 06/03/11
We stayed in this cute little suite for a week with our three kids aged 5, 4 and 2. We loved the location, close to the beach, Kitsilano and Granville Island. The place was super clean and very well stocked with everything you might need, including kitchen basics like salt, pepper, spices and olive oil which is always nice. Judith very kindly connected us with a wonderful Nanny who was great with our kids, which meant we got some time to enjoy a couple of nights out. We would definitely stay at Kits Cottage again.
Owner response:As always, we very much enjoyed hosting this family with young children! Judith
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children.
Great location and well provisioned
Guest: Jennifer
(Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11
Review Submitted: 02/22/11
We live in Vancouver and needed a place to stay while work was being done on our house. As we live locally, we were able to look at a few VRBO places in Kitsilano, and this is the place we selected. The unit is equipped with everything you need for self-catering. The heated kitchen floor, along with colourful walls and artwork, kept the place cozy and warm during rainy January. It is very family friendly, with lots of toys, baby equipment etc., and it was a safe set up for our 2 ½ year old and 6 month old. The location is very close to Kits beach which is wonderful for walks and has a fantastic playground. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend Kitsilano Cottage by the Sea.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
The Murph family, Dublin, Ireland Nov.4th to 14th 2010
Guest: Helen Murphy
(Dublin, Ireland)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10
Review Submitted: 11/25/10
On arrival, though late, we were warmly greeted by Trevor. The Suite surpassed our expectations, it was like a home away from home. Warm, cozy and beautifully decorated. I particularly enjoyed the artwork and the wide variety of board games and books for the children. Judith dropped by the following morning and we thanked her for the milk/juice and cupboard essentials she left for us. Kits Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring all Vancouver has to offer. I have already recommended the property to friends and family. For a really good breakfast/brunch try Juliets Cafe nearby. Thank again Judith and Trevor.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Perfect
Guest: Benji
(Fernie, B.C)
Date of Stay: 11/16/10
Review Submitted: 11/22/10
We spent a fantastic week in this lovely house and were very impressed. The residence was impeccably clean, very tastefully furnished, and the owner was very accomodating to all our needs and requirements. The property was in a great location - close enough to the beach and surrounded by a plethora of good quality restaurants and eating/drinking options. Convenient access to public transport was also very handy. We would not hesitate to stay here again :)
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Home Away from Home - travelling with children made easy !
Guest: Cathy & Steve
(Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/19/10
Review Submitted: 11/03/10
We were fortunate enought to spend 2 weeks at Kitsilano Cottage with our 3 children (13,11,7). Kits Cottage was the perfect base for us and we could not have wished for a better location or host family. Staying at the Cottage allowed us the freedom to come and go as we chose, whilst offering our childen a sense of 'home' - the best of both worlds. The amenities were excellent and there was nothing that had not been considered for the convenience and comfort of guests. This made the experience of travelling with 3 kids as stress free as it can ever be ! Our hosts were welcoming and knowledgable offering us many valuable suggestions about local interests and 'must do's'. The location of Kits Cottage allowed us to fully explore our neighbourhood on foot as well as allowing for easy access to a broad range of activities around Vancouver. We could not but highly recommend Kits Cottage and we will be back again in the future !
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Vacation Spot
Guest: Alberta Traveller
(Airdrie, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
We would highly recommend the "Cottage by the Sea" to everyone. The suite was perfect for our multi - generation family vacation/reunion. Easy access to everything and the descriptions of the suite and it's amenities were very accurate.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
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