Fabulous Beach Side Private Apartment

Lovely hosts with a cute little dog Great location for wonderful walks

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely stay in this Kitsilano apartment. While small and cozy it had everything we needed-- it was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Sid was a gracious host who brought us delicious pastries and bagels and had great neighborhood tips to share with us. He even let us secure our bikes in his shed! The location of this apartment is excellent. It is a short walk to the beach and extensive Vancouver bike paths. We cycled all over the city and absolutely loved it! It is also a short walk up to 4th Ave. shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!

Amazing location and hosts were inviting and attentive. There are quirks to any home away from home that were expected based on past reviews. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

We had a good stay overall. The location is absolutely fantastic—close to 4th Avenue and within easy walking distance to the beach, all in a quiet and safe neighborhood. The beds were very comfortable, and Sid and Alix were responsive and thoughtful hosts, checking in regularly and even leaving snacks and wine for us on arrival, which was a nice touch. The apartment was clean and having access to shared laundry was convenient.A couple of things to keep in mind: the space felt smaller than expected based on the photos. As it is a basement unit, there is limited natural light. The kitchen setup is also quite basic—there’s no full oven, just a hot plate, microwave, toaster oven, air fryer, and a small counter top dishwasher. This worked fine for us since we only prepared simple breakfasts and snacks, but it could be limiting if you plan to cook full meals.Being a basement, there were a few issues typical of that type of space, like occasional bugs and less-than-ideal ventilation. While there are windows, none have screens, which would have been nice to be able to open windows. My husband also noted that the carpet had a bit of a smell.Overall, a comfortable and well-located stay with attentive hosts—best suited for guests who don’t need a full kitchen and are okay in a basement-style space.