Beautiful character home steps from the Drive

Room in Vancouver, Canada

  1. 1 double bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Stay with Pauline
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Self check-in

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Room in a home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Quiet room in beautiful old character home steps from the Drive - Commercial Drive is the eclectic hub of the East Van neighbourhood. With a tranquil secret garden in the backyard., the house is colourful with airy communal space and lots of windows for natural light. Books, art and plants contribute to the warm aesthetic. Please note: access to the loft style bedroom by steep staircase; the loft centre is 80" high but ceiling slopes. I try to keep 2 cats out of guest area.

The space
This is an old house that has been adapted to different families during its life-time but it is light filled and warm. The loft bedroom ais quaint but surprisingly roomy; the stairs are quite steep but there are handrails. The bathroom has been recently renovated - my son is an excellent cabinet maker! I think the spring and summer front and back gardens are particularly pretty, with big hanging planters on the porches - and garden area and porch are open to share with guests.

Guest access
Main floor of the house and loft bedroom; also back yard garden

During your stay
This is a very friendly neighbourhood and most people are happy to help with ideas and information!

Other things to note
Street parking is available and is free - but pay attention to the Permit Parking Only areas.

Registration details
Municipal registration number: 26-16007
Provincial registration number: H409292962

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free street parking
Washer
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 602 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Neighbourhood highlights

I live in the East End of Vancouver, a lively area with a great mix of cultures and styles. Commercial Drive has great and varied selection of restaurants and is famous for its old coffee houses. Being a block and half away from the Drive means the street however is quiet. Lovely Trout Lake Park is a 20 minute walk away - and there are small parks within immediate neighbourhood. There are good vegetable and fruit stores and a 24 hr. Super Value within a couple of blocks.

Meet your host

Superhost
602 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 40s
Speaks English and French
Lives in Vancouver, Canada
I am recently retired but busy with garden, theatre and other types of volunteering, and traveling to new destinations. I love living in Vancouver because of its easy access to winter cross-country skiing and summer hiking.

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 p.m.
Checkout before 12:00 p.m.
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants