| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 16 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/18/09 |
Positive
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A great location and for a great vacation at an excellent value.
The owners have really thought through making this space a warm, comfortable, and practical place for visitors.
The unit is extremely clean, and tastefully decorated. It is quiet, safe, and friendly. Everything you need is there - forgot to bring an umbrella? There are two in the closet. Planning a trip to the beach? A coolpack and towels are provided.
We made great use of the bicycles (helmets and locks provided) to ride the full length of the seawall, accessible right across the street. Ride up to Stanley Park, or to Kitsilano beach. Everything is accessible. Prefer to ride the skytrain? Just around the corner, with a Starbucks on the same block. A few blocks away is an excellent Asian market with fun food items to explore. Yaletown and other downtown neighborhoods are an enjoyable walk, but bus service is also easily available.
A great treat is that Granville Market is a 10-15 minute bike ride away, just past the beautiful new Olympic Village and through the gorgeous parks along the waterfront walking/bike path. There, you can buy the most delicious food and ingredients to cook up a memorable meal. Excellent bakeries, fruit vendors and do not miss Oyama Sausage (in addition to the dozens of stores and art gelleries) and an occasional farmer's market.
There is wireless internet as well as a PC available for guest use. Plenty of towels, very practical and well-equipped kitchen.
Overall a great place to explore the city (take note of the deck of cards providing advice on many walking tours, they are excellent!).
A higher speed internet connection would complete the picture for a 100/100 rating (The slower DSL didn't quite cut it for me). I highly recommend this unit, and was grateful for the availability and friendliness of the owners, who live in the same building.
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The Marcks, Harvard, MA US
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| 10/05/09 |
Positive
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This was my first rental with VRBO and I was very pleased with my choice. The ad is informative and appealing and the condo is just as great as it appears. The location is central to all modes of transportation with easy access from the airport; however, Vancouver is a city to be walked. You can walk downtown in a short time.
Kenn and Nancy provide a home away from home. It is comfortable,spacious and clean with abundant supplies. The condo has been redecorated so everything is new and modern. They welcome you with coffee,juice,basic supplies and offers of help if needed. Upon arrival, Nancy invited me to go with her to get my groceries. In the unit are many items of tourist information (activities,bus schedules, dining)which they have collected and organized. These are most helpful when planning your day.
Kenn and Nancy are wonderful people who are sincerely interested in their guests. Stay here;you will leave with good memories. |
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Donna McCallum, Ottawa ON |
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| 09/18/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed 8 nights and wish we had rented for at least 2 weeks. Everything was perfect about this rental - comfort, convenience, location, amenities and more! The hosts provide lots of information and extras not often found in other VRBO's and were extremely helpful and kind as well. Bikes/helmets are provided and were a wonderful way to explore the city on the excellent and safe seawall. This was the nicest VRBO we have stayed in to date! Vancouver's a great city and this is a great rental! |
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Elsa and Walt, Medford, NJ
609-953-0805 |
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| 06/16/09 |
Positive
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The condo was even better than the
photos showed it to be. It was
spotlessly clean and beautifully
furnished. There was plenty of space for
4 adults. Nancy and Kenn were really
friendly and helpful, even going so far
as to plan a great tour for us for our
second week when we left Vancouver. If
we come back to Vancouver, we'll
definitely stay at their lovely condo. |
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Diane Allman, Brampton, ON |
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| 06/04/09 |
Positive
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| Ken and Nancy made us feel very welcome. The did everything they could to help us enjoy our stay. The suite is immaculate and well located. We can't recommend this property enough. |
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Anonymous |
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| 04/23/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed in the condo while we were in Vancouver for some medical reasons and it was a wonderful place to come back to after long days. The owners were so fabulous and very easy to deal with. They are there to help with anything. The condo's location is ideal for everything there is to see and do in Vancouver. The condo is in immaculate condition and we were very happy with our experience there. If and when we are back in Vancouver, we will definitely be calling Kenn and Nancy first! |
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Shelly & Chad, Lethbridge, AB |
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| 11/21/08 |
Positive
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| My girlfriend Amanda and I stayed in this beatiful apartment from July 31st until August 14th...IT WAS AN AMAZING 2 WEEKS!!! First of all the apartment was absolutely spotless and very nicely furnished! Upon arrival we were greeted by our gracious hosts : Kenn and Nancy, who gave us tons of great local information as well as making us feel as welcome as longtime family friends! This VRBO Rental truly has EVERYTHING you could want in VANCOUVER : LOCATION (CLOSE TO EVERYTHING), FULL EQUIPT KITCHEN, HOT TUB/SAUNA/POOL, WASHER/DRYER, FREE BIKES, FREE PARKING, GREAT VIEWS, GREAT RATES, EVEN DRINKS AND FRESH FRUIT WAITING IN THE FRIDGE! SCIENCE WORLD IS A MUST FOR KIDS AND THE OMNIMAX THEATER WILL WOW SOMEONE OF ANY AGE!!! BLUEWATER CAFE - STAMINA SUSHI ROLL (best $20 spent in VAN)- RIDE BIKES TO STANLEY PARK, AQUARIUM, COAL HARBOR, KITS BEACH - RENT A CAR AND DRIVE UP TO SQUAMISH & CHECK OUT THE CHIEF - DRIVE A LITTLE FURTHUR UP THE ROAD TO WHISTER, TRY THE GREAT STEAKS AT MONK'S! THANKS AGAIN TO KENN AND NANCY, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN 2009!!! SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE FRIENDLY PEOPLE OF VANCOUVER!!! GO CANUCKS!!! (the stadium is also close by)...the perks are unending!!! |
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Matthew Coffman & Amanda Doebler, Pueblo West, Colorado
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| 11/19/08 |
Positive
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| We very much enjoyed staying at this condo. It is spacious, incredibly clean and had everything we needed to make the stay a good one. The building is very secure and the location, practically on the seawall, is a definite plus. Kenn and Nancy were very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay here again. |
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Linda and Sid, Tabernash, CO |
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| 11/10/08 |
Positive
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| We had a great stay here the last week in October. The condo is spacious and comfortable, and having the bikes is a great perk since the seawall is right across the street. Kenn and Nancy are very friendly and helpful, as well. Overall a very positive experience! |
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Karen and Matt |
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| 09/08/08 |
Positive
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| A fabulous apartment with fantastic owners! We had an excellent week at this apartment in late July, which had everything we could have asked for and more. It is immaculately kept and the location was excellent for all areas of Vancouver, including walking into downtown. I would highly recommend this apartment. Thank you Kenn and Nancy! |
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Anonymous |
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| 08/26/08 |
Positive
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August 15 to August 19, 2008
A special thank you to Nancy and Kenn for their hospitality and the fantastic condo that they own in downtown Vancouver. Everything was perfect. Nothing was missing. The situation could not be better. Just in front of the skytrain and the aquabus, few step from the bus and train terminal, walking distance from all points of interest in Vancouver. I recommend it to everybody that likes to stay in a home away from home.
Thanks again,
Isabelle and Dominique,
Montreal, Qc |
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Anonymous |
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| 08/03/08 |
Positive
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The family (including 2 kids) stayed during the period 5 – 14 July 2008 and I should say that we are very satisfied with the accommodation. We miss it. It is nicely decorated, adequately furnished (from WiFi to the variety of kitchen utensils) and maintained in an excellent condition making us comfortably feel that it is “a home away from home.” The accommodation is centrally and conveniently located to skytrain station, main bus routes, train and greyhound bus station, and Chinatown is just within 5 – 10 min walk. The accommodation is situated in a quiet setting, and the condo is well managed My sons highly appreciate the provision of bicycles (even a small one for my kid of 8) and the superb cycling path near Science World just opposite leading all the way to Stanley Park.
Ken and Nancy are very kind, considerate and helpful, and thanks for keeping a good place that makes our trip to Vancouver so wonderful.
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Wu family, Hong Kong |
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| 07/26/08 |
Positive
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| We spent a week in Vancouver. The condo was perfect! The owners are fantastic. It is nicely decorated, near everything and made us feel at home. We were able to really relax. It was nice having a full kitchen and a washer and dryer. Do not be nervous about wiring the money for the deposit to them. It is better than them having to deal wiht the CC companies. You will be very happy with your choice in condos. We will be back! |
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Bob and Crispin, Mountain View, California |
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| 07/01/08 |
Positive
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Here are the best things about this place.
1. It is immaculate and well-maintained.
2. The owners care. They want you to have a good time and they want you to love staying there. They do lots of little things for you like juice in the fridge on arrival and coffee and cream and sugar, and even a book suggesting activities and restaurants.
On top of that, they are super friendly and helpful. We felt like we were a guest in their own home.
3. Location is great. Bed is great. Neat sunroom/den is great with sunshine streaming between the trees. Building is classy without being ostentatious. We would stay there again in a heartbeat! |
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Richard and Ruth, Port Washington, Long Island, New |
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| 06/10/08 |
Positive
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Wonderful, immaculate place; well situated and appointed condo and it's a great size too. The owners are wonderful, friendly people. The place is great value for the money. I've only positive things to say. Thanks for a great time.
Rudy |
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R. Mueller, Guelph, ON
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| 05/23/08 |
Positive
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| Location, location, location. Isn't that what most of us look for when we're searching for a place to stay on our vacation? Well, this is the place for you if you want to be within easy walking distance of every form of transportation in Vancouver: Skytrain, Aquabus, Pacific Coach lines (which will take you on the ferry to Victoria), city bus, and rail service. This suite has everything you have come to expect from a private rental and it has more, the knowledge and expertise of the owners, who are both lifelong Vancouver residents. They have assembled an informational notebook with restaurant recommendations, sights not to miss, transportation schedules, etc. And they also have at your disposal bicycles, helmets and maps for a "not to miss" ride to/through Stanley Park. We would highly recommend this property if you are planning a trip to Vancouver. We had a wonderful week there and look forward to returning. |
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Al and Linda Dettbarn, Schenectady, New York |
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| 12/24/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We spent a wonderful Christmas and New Year in Vancouver. Your suite was very comfortable and lovely. Close to everything and yet quiet enough to chill out after full and exciting days in the city. We will definately come back.
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Katharina & Frank
Germany
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