Our home is in trendy East Vancouver, walking distance to shops and cafes on Commercial Drive. It’s a short drive to downtown and near the highway for easy access to Whistler. We’re striking distance to the Pacific National Exhibition, Playland amusement park, and Freedom Mobile Arch outdoor concert venue. In the summer months, we have an abundant garden of flowers and vegetables. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and close to public transit routes.
The Space
Our home is a 1940 bungalow with lots of character and some renovations that have expanded the living space. Appx 1500 SF of comfortable living space including two living rooms and three bedrooms.
Master bedroom includes a Queen sized bed and private bathrooms with shower. Adjacent to the Master bedroom is a small living room with new couch that can be converted to a single bed. Other bedrooms are on the main floor with single beds . There is a second bathroom on the main floor with shower. The main floor also features a living room and kitchen/dining room.
Outdoor space includes a deck and patio. Most of our outdoor space is dedicated to garden!
Guest Access
There are 3 floors. Access to the top floor is a steeper staircase. Access to the front door requires mounting a small set of stairs. Access to basement (only for laundry) requires stairs.
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
Travel Styles
Family
Foodie
City
Mountains
Water
Skiing
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Nearest airport
YVR - 35 minutes by car. Also the rail system (sky train) gets you into town very quickly and then an easy Uber to our place (10 minutes from Olympic Village station)
Getting Around
You can walk (20 min) or drive (5min) to Commercial Drive shops. Main St shops are a 20 minute drive. Downtown is a 15 minute drive. Transit to downtown is also very easy and fast.
Map of Approximate Location
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David
I am a museum director in Vancouver at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. I have worked in museums, theatre and festivals management in Vancouver for 20 years.
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