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Your Alternative to a 5 Star Hotel

Apartment with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Granville Street

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Private kitchen
Kitchen with the Island
Dining Room and Kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, St. Paul's Hospital
  • Place, Granville Street
  • Place, Robson Street
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Your Alternative to a 5 Star Hotel

NO SMOKING AND NO PARTIES ALLOWED! Please DO NOT CONSIDER THIS PROPERTY IF YOU INTEND TO PARTY. If the neighbours are disturbed, you will have to vacate the property!

This spacious, air-conditioned apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows and 25th floor views of Vancouver is your best alternative to a 5 star hotel accommodation.

There is one King-Size Bed in the first bedroom, and one Queen-Size Bed in the second bedroom. The wall of the third bedroom has been removed as it is around the corner of the living room. There is Double (Full) Size Wall-Bed in there. When the wall-bed is not used it is lifted up to the wall to look like a cabinet. A round table with 4 chairs is placed in that area instead of the bed to create an extension of a living room. In addition, there is a very comfortable Queen Size American Leather Sofa-Bed in the living room. Browse the attached photographs to see the configuration.

With unbeatable location between trendy Yaletown -- a converted warehouse district with an energetic bar and gourmet restaurant scene, and funky West End -- a mixture of international casual dining restaurants and eclectic boutiques, with a walking distance to most tourist attraction of the city, this is possibly your best choice of Vancouver short term accommodation.

Read the reviews of past tenants to see what they thought of the apartment, its location, and the service that they received.

Please contact Jan for detailed information about availability, pricing and your special needs.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTYING. Neighbours call police when disturbed. Possible eviction.
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 25-156571, H349100965

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vancouver

Located in Downtown Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Granville Street and Robson Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at BC Place Stadium or Rogers Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Hospital - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Granville Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Robson Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pacific Centre Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • BC Place Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver City Center Station - 10 min walk
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 18 min walk
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Breka Bakery & Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mangos Kitchen Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Mao Noodles Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elysian Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pallet Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Alternative to a 5 Star Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your Alternative to a 5 Star Hotel?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Alternative to a 5 Star Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Alternative to a 5 Star Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Alternative to a 5 Star Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of St. Paul's Hospital and Granville Street. Vancouver Waterfront and Robson Street are also within 15 minutes. Vancouver City Center Station is 10 minutes by foot and Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment was great! Perfectly located for us to walk everywhere we wanted to go. It was very clean and stocked well. The host did a wonderful job keeping us informed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location !!!

Girls trip 55 plus age Close to everything Listing mentions a pool but it’s a 25 charge per day per person to use the facility Key process is a little inconvenient but easy once you know what you are doing Main toilet is a slow / low flusher Great stay Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment.

Fantastic apartment that slept 5 comfortably. We liked the location , but neighbours are very sensitive to any little noise. Very clean, and all facilities. We would stay again

10/10 Excellent

Garry W., KINGSCLIFF

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown apartment

Excellent location, plenty of space, great facilities, super views. Couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All about location

Property is centrally located to everything and very easy to walk or short ride to almost all of the things. Our only negative was the beds, pillows and linens are not comfortable at all and very used but that may be personal preference. If in Vancouver I would possibly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alysia T., Melbourne

Apartment contained everything we needed and was in a great central position.

After travelling over 24 hours from Melbourne, it was a delight to be greeted with a "home away from home" - with all the little extras we needed already in the cupboards/fridge (from spices to ketchup to coffee). Thanks Jan for your great communication and lovely apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

6/10 Okay

Kari E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Location great but noisy for us

This location is walking distance to just about everything. With that being said and never visiting Vancouver before, we are not used to all the traffic and siren noise. The unit above or next to the master bedroom was doing some form of remodel so during the day there was some tapping and grinding sounds. The view is good, beds were comfortable, plenty of room for our family of 4 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this apartment!Views were spectacular, kitchen was well equipped, both Jan (host) and Anna (cleaner) were very responsive.Vancouver itself is a delight - great restaurants, interesting architecture and different neighborhoods. Very walk-able too. One day 8 miles but didn't feel tired at all!Next time Granville Island market on the first day to get the best possible EVERYTHING for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cristine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nicely appointed and clean. Climate control is a bit of a problem. AC and window treatments do not keep up with a sunny day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The view and location were great, with a nearby grocery store and great restaurants. The key fob pickup was not convenient especially since you had luggage to haul around. The gate was locked to the condo at arrival. The key fob could be moved closer to help with easier checkin, especially if arrival is late in the day or evening. The bed mattresses were thin and hard to sleep on. The closets were filled and one contained a filing cabinet that did not allow space for us to unpack. There was no drawer space. The laundry room was filled with junk and could not be easily accessed for use. Could not operate the oven even with instructions. The notice on fridge said “Welcome Home” but the items on the list were mean and threatening. The noise level was high at night with lots of sirens.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Location was excellent and the condo was very clean and tidy. Lots of amenities in the area. Could get hot during the day with the sun shining in the windows on nice days, but cooled off at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Robson and easy to use public transport and perfect size apartment for the 3 of us. Loved the views especially at night. Our only issue was the lack of available wardrobe space, we were there for 8 nights but every cupboard was full of towels, etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jon T.

Apartment is in a great location with fabulous views of the Vancouver skyline.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Check in is a bit awkward as the key is located 1 ½ blocks from the flat in a lockbox. Check in is actually quite easy but it check out hard as the store is open 5 am to 3 am but we needed to leave before 5. Our host helped us work this out. It was missing two of the listed amenities: gym and pool. They were available nearby for purchase. It bothered us. It was a well-located and bright apartment that fit our needs. Great views. Thank you
Nighttime view from flat
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vancouver stay

We stay via VRBO vs hotel for our family of five for one night before we start our Princess Cruise. The location was beautiful and convenient. The place was clean and locating the key was not too difficult. Nearby there were many options to walk around. It worked well for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stylish, clean and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable. Great location and views. Walk or ride share easily. We didn't cook but the kitchen seemed to be well equipped. The unit is primarily south/southwest exposure so plenty of light.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Very nice but not quite five stars

On the plus side, the location is excellent. Spectacular views. Everything is walkable. We rented a car but we barely used it. On the down-side, the unit is right across the street from a hospital so there are a lot of ambulance sirens. The check-in process is rather involved, and when we arrived the closets were completely full of the owner's belongings so we had no place to hang clothes. However, the owner was very responsive and everything was eventually taken care of. The listing contains one major inaccuracy: it says that there is a pool, and there is, but we were not actually allowed to use it. It was for hotel guests only.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In Van for AC/DC

Unique shape to condo lends to an exceptional view of the bay and downtown. Furnishings are comfortable and supply of dishes, cutlery, cookware was in good supply. Beds are spacious and welcoming to a restful sleep - they are recessed close to the floor. The condo itself is quiet and residents we met from neighbouring units helpful and friendly, Location is perfect point to explore waterfront, BC place, high end shopping and a quick Uber to Stanley Park and Granville Island. Highly recommend Jan and his condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet and Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valentines and Hockey

Came up to watch grandkids hockey, and to tour and dine out. Great location and views. Quiet. Great for four people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view and located close to everything

Really enjoyed Vancouver and this property. Views are outstanding and communication with host was top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to stay

Unbelievable views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in downtown Vancouver

Wow! This condo is in the perfect location for exploring downtown. Tons of great restaurants, shops and grocery store within a short walk. The inside of the condo is beautiful and has amazing views. The floor to ceiling windows are a bit overwhelming at first but make for such an impressive view of the city. Especially at night. Well stocked and comfy. The host communicated with me so well and the instructions for checkin/checkout were very detailed, making the process super easy. Would stay here again when visiting Vancouver.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break trip

Great location in the middle of the city, and it has parking! We walked a lot, but nice to have our car available for day trips out. Had a really nice time!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great location with amazing views

The condo was in a great location and had great views of the city and water. It served our purpose as a home base to explore Vancouver, but could have offered a bit more. When winding down in the evenings, we could only watch 1 kid channel; due to the cable tv remote not working. There was only 1 tv in the condo (bedrooms didn’t have a tv). The condo lighting could be improved as it primarily lighted by lamps or insufficient fixtures (not an issue during the day with the floor to ceiling windows allowing daylight). Check-in and checkout process is horrible!!! You have to pickup/dropoff the condo key from a convenient store, 2 blocks from the condo (there's no parking at the store and without the key you can't park at the condo). You have to use an app to access the key cafe box within the store. There's no one to assist you, but the owner provides very detailed instructions in an email. The key pickup/dropoff is by far the worst checkin/checkout experience I've ever seen. The number of beds, location and views really help with overlooking the negatives, but those could easily be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The condo was amazing and had so much space! We were able to visit and hang out in the evenings without feeling like we were on top of each other. The windows and view were breathtaking. The doornan was so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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