Charming Upstairs Suite in Historic Grandview Woodland
4.8
Outstanding(67 Reviews)Apartment in Vancouver
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Stay in an inviting & comfortable upstairs suite in a 1923 Craftsman bungalow, in one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods, Grandview Woodland; with charming, eminently walkable, safe and heritage filled streets. Only a short walk away from well known Commercial Drive with over a hundred restaurants to choose from, many unique stores to shop in and a strong alternative vibe providing a lively and diverse streetscape. Some of the best food shopping is here with offerings of specialty organic shops, Italian, Greek and Mediterranean food stores, many wonderful coffee shops and specialty bakeries, cheeses and more. In keeping with the food theme, the area has clustered within it some wonderful craft breweries, a craft distillery, as well as the East Vancouver Cultural Centre (the Cultch) and The York theatres, providing live theatre for evening entertainment and both within a 2 minute walk.
The suite itself is self-contained, with its own entrance at the rear of the house and above the main living area of the house. It has a bedroom with a double bed, (new firm mattress), a complete kitchen, bathroom with shower (no tub), dining and seating areas. Your rental includes free wi-fi and provides local travel instructions (transit, etc.) and a lovely garden in which you are welcome to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Your friendly host is happy to be as available or distant as the guests prefer. There is also lots of free parking on the street!
Given recent Covid-19 concerns, I am pleased to advise that all hard surfaces are disinfected between guests and hand sanitizer as well as anti-bacterial wipes are available for guest use.
The suite itself is self-contained, with its own entrance at the rear of the house and above the main living area of the house. It has a bedroom with a double bed, (new firm mattress), a complete kitchen, bathroom with shower (no tub), dining and seating areas. Your rental includes free wi-fi and provides local travel instructions (transit, etc.) and a lovely garden in which you are welcome to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Your friendly host is happy to be as available or distant as the guests prefer. There is also lots of free parking on the street!
Given recent Covid-19 concerns, I am pleased to advise that all hard surfaces are disinfected between guests and hand sanitizer as well as anti-bacterial wipes are available for guest use.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Vancouver
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(67 Reviews)4.8
Owner welcomed us on arrival. The accommodation was comfortable and well equipped. We were given exclusive use of the garden for relaxing and dining. The location was close to restaurants and bars.
The owner was very friendly and recommended a number of places and activites which we undertook.
Thoroughly recommended.
4.8
Lovely home, gardens and outdoor seating areas were magnificent. High quality bedding and pillows. Fully equipped kitchen. Great location to walk around.
4.8
We prefer a Verbo over a hotel for many reasons, including there is a kitchen giving you the option to eat in, it is more private and you get a better sense of the city when you stay in a regular neighborhood. This property was super close to local transportation and the commercial drive, which has tons of restaurants and bars. It’s located in a great neighborhood conducive for walking to enjoy all the beautiful flowers and homes. The accommodations were clean and comfortable and Dorothy is a great host. She’s ready to help with anything you might need. Would definitely stay there again.
4.8
Clean and well equipped attic type space. Great location to explore Vancouver, close to bus stop.
4.8
This is a lovely place in a prime location. Wonderful host.
4.8
We arrived at the property a little later than we have mentioned to Dorothy, she was very sweet and stayed up and waited for us to ensure we find the entrance and that we are able to access the property (11PM). The house is 100 years old this year and is really cute with a luscious back yard which is really pretty to look at. The place was clean, no issues with cleanliness.
The property is close to the city centre by car and has a lot of good restaurants nearby if you don’t want to go so far. We always found parking on the street where the house it.
Overall, we recommend Dorothy’s cute upstairs loft area if you are visiting Vancouver. Thanks again!
4.8
Really nice place to stay in Vancouver!
4.8
Dorothy, was a wonderful host. her property was more than beautiful, garden sitting area, and right from our room she has a patio with umbrella to enjoy a wine or a cocktail. The room was immaculately clean she had everything you could possibly need. stove, refrigerator, oven, toaster, rice cooker, microwave,& hairdryer The loft was very large and very comfortable. The loft also has a reading/library room, Great location!! Commercial drive 2 blocks from her place 80 restaurants/shops. 13 miles from airport, 4 miles from Cruise Line. We loved it. and plan to see Dorothy and her property soon Erika Butryn Laguna Woods, Calif
4.8
We loved this property! Dorothy was very friendly and responsive to requests and questions and the space was as described. The yard is full of beautiful plants and flowers (we were there in August). It felt like we were in a fairy garden. Location is close to many restaurants and stores with parking in front of the house. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Vancouver.
4.8
Dorothy is a lovely host and the suite was quite comfy. Her gardens are beautiful and a lovely spot to sit with a glass of wine after a day in the city. We will definitely be back!
4.8
Great location for restaurants and transport into Downtown. Lovely yard to enjoy and Ozzie, her dog, is a bonus. Dorothy was great to sit and chat with after a long day out and about. Only downside is the bed is a double and we thought it was a Queen. It was cosy 🙄
4.8
We had a wonderful time staying in this attic flat. It was easy to find with a separate entrance. It was clean and well organized. The owner installed an air conditioner just before we arrived which made a huge difference in the flat as it was a really hot week in the summer when we stayed. Parking was on the street but there was always a spot close to the flat available. The owner's beautiful gardens in the rear of the property were a welcome, very private place to relax. Communications with the owner were very easy and regular which helped with any questions we had.
4.8
Dorothy's house is conveniently located just off of Commercial Drive, on a tree lined residential street. The upstairs one-bedroom space was well-appointed with lots a seating, a kitchen with everything you'd need to cook (but with all the nearby restaurant options, I'm not sure why you would) and, thankfully, an air conditioner and fans. The bed was a bit too soft for us, but that's a personal preference. We didn't have a car, and rode the Sky Train into downtown Vancouver each day. It was an easy 15 walk to the station down Commercial Drive or through the neighborhood streets to check out the beautiful homes and gardens. If we were too tired, we caught the bus at the station that stops a block from the house. Dorothy was a fantastic host, welcoming, friendly, and respectful of our privacy. Overall great experience. We would stay here again.
4.8
We enjoyed our stay at this property, garden was beautiful to relax in after a day of activities. Within walking distance to everything you need and more. Would definitely come back when we are in Vancouver.
4.8
The perfect place for a week long stay, older style Canadian bungalow providing a home away from home. Accommodations were very comfortable, with beautiful gardens. Close to retail area and public transport. Host was very welcoming, helpful and accommodating.
4.8
Nice place on a quiet street. Had everything that we needed. Very comfortable. Host was lovely. Would stay again.
4.8
For two australians Dorothy was a great host. The location was near enough to the city but closer to other locations that made it easy for us to see...Highly recommend this accommodation
4.8
Would strongly recommend it to anyone
4.8
The location is convenient to transit as well as some shops and dining. The suite has a kitchenette with essentials and full-size refrigerator. Several seating areas are available for relaxing and planning excursions. The double bed is very comfortable, and the hostess was nice enough to provide an air mattress for our stay so my teenage son could sleep in the larger room. Nice quiet street and beautiful house and garden.
4.8
Great place to stay.
4.8
Easy going and cozy place
4.8
We stayred in Vancouver for Bach festival. Know Vancouver well but no previous knowledge of Commercial Drive area. Enjoyed the area and the suite. Met our needs.
4.8
We spent four days at Dorothy‘s house
and really enjoyed it. The host is very welcoming and let us use her beautiful yard which we really appreciated during the heat wave. There are a lot of restaurants nearby and getting into downtown on a bicycle takes about 15 minutes. We would stay again
4.8
Felt like I was at home!
Wonderful accommodation at an urban oasis. Incredibly beautiful yard.
The host and her furry child were so warm, friendly and accomodating. Everything was absolutely perfect. Loved being so close to Commercial Drive.
4.8
The host is very pleasant and accommodating.
4.8
Paradise back yard
This property is perfectly located near anything and everything you could need or want. Dorothy was an amazing host. Check in was easy. We had a rental car so at times parking was scarce but always within walking distance. It was unseasonably warm but she provided fans. All in all we would definitely go back!
4.8
Great neighbourhood!
Great location!
4.8
Very positive and good location.
4.8
Top marks for our needs.
4.8
Great host.
Very positive and good location.
4.8
Comfortable, convenient, enjoyable and personable.
Top marks for our needs.
4.8
This is my second time staying at Dorothy’s rental. I love the area with all the excitement of Commercial Drive so close.
The upstairs unit is cozy, clean and contains everything you need for a short or longer stay.
Dorothy is so friendly and gracious.
I will surely stay here again on my next visit
4.8
Perfect way to start a vacation
This is my second time staying at Dorothy’s rental. I love the area with all the excitement of Commercial Drive so close.
The upstairs unit is cozy, clean and contains everything you need for a short or longer stay.
Dorothy is so friendly and gracious.
I will surely stay here again on my next visit
4.8
Great stay
Property was adorable with everything we needed. Great location on a quiet street.
4.8
The suite is warm, inviting, cozy, spotless, with many personal, homey touches, and overlooks a lovely garden. The location is fabulous and Dorothy made the stay as comfortable as possible. A highly recommendable property at a very reasonable rate.Gillian
4.8
A top-notch property
The suite is warm, inviting, cozy, spotless, with many personal, homey touches, and overlooks a lovely garden. The location is fabulous and Dorothy made the stay as comfortable as possible. A highly recommendable property at a very reasonable rate.
Gillian
4.8
East Vancouver garden
What a pleasure to be able to escape the urban hubbub and sit in a beautiful back yard/garden. Owner has a great comfortable back garden (and a friendly dog) available and easily accessible to guests. Six stars!!!!!
4.8
The suite was lovely! Cozy and quiet. We had no issue finding parking and ended up walking or using the skytrain for our entire stay. Very convenient location, close Commercial Drive, various shops and restaurants.
4.8
Great location!
The suite was lovely! Cozy and quiet. We had no issue finding parking and ended up walking or using the skytrain for our entire stay. Very convenient location, close Commercial Drive, various shops and restaurants.
4.8
Everything was perfect from check-in, location and Dorothy was a great host. Very charming cottage and beautiful garden area. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Vancouver?
The average price for a rental in Vancouver is $215 per night. This rental is $76 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Upstairs Suite in Historic Grandview Woodland. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Upstairs Suite in Historic Grandview Woodland pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Upstairs Suite in Historic Grandview Woodland?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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