House boat

Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown

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A waterfront patio with red Adirondack chairs, a small round table with wine glasses, and a patterned rug.
A marina with boats docked, a city skyline in the background, and a bridge with a railing in the foreground.
Colorful buildings with a mountain backdrop, a flag, and a person with a stroller.
A modern living room with a white dining table, a black sofa, and a yellow armchair. There is a large window with a view of boats and a painting of a flower on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a window, and a bar area with stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near The Shipyards

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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North Vancouver, BC
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lonsdale Quay Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Shipyards
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Lower Lonsdale

Located in Metro Vancouver Regional District, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Science World are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lonsdale Quay Market and Granville Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pacific Coliseum or Rogers Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
North Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Shipyards - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Vancouver Waterfront - 16 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Granville Street - 19 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • North Vancouver Station - 4 min drive
  • Rupert Station - 11 min drive
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪King Taps - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Way Hot Pot (North Vancouver) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Villain - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Perfecto Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown located?

Located in Lower Lonsdale, this houseboat is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lonsdale Quay Market and within 3 miles (5 km) of Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Canada Place. Vancouver Convention Centre is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Waterfront Metro Station is 30 minutes by foot and Vancouver Waterfront Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and explore the North Shore.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Location was perfect and we loved the picturesque views.Exactly what we were looking for!Hosts were super helpful and instructions were very detailed. Have already recommended this place to our friends and will definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful view and that our little slice of waterfront paradise was exactly what you were looking for! It means so much to us that you’ve already recommended us to your friends. Guests like you are an absolute pleasure to host, and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Will definitely be back if staying in the area. The hosts were especially helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and a perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful float home! It was spotless, peaceful, and such a fun, unique experience to stay right on the water. We loved the quiet atmosphere, listening to the sounds of the ocean and gulls, and watching the seals nearby. A lovely place to relax and enjoy being close to nature. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 12 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the peaceful beauty of life on the water. The seals, gulls, and gentle sounds of the marina really do make this a special little slice of paradise! We take great pride in providing a spotless, comfortable, and memorable experience for our guests, so your kind words mean the world to us. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime! ⚓️💙
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property so close to shops and restaurants. Amazing hosts! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a unique waterfront experience, this is a great spot. Cozy and walking distance to shopping and eating. Wonderful hosts! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you do very much!! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful time at Sea la Vie! It was very clean and I appreciated the many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure! We hope to host you again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in N. Van, close by to the sea bus. Lovely setting & very comfortable. Only thing to note, if you are noise sensitive, is that there are people upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review and five stars! We’re delighted you enjoyed the comfort, unique setting and convenient location of our floating suite. Just to clarify for future guests, while we do reside in the upper portion of the home, it’s generally quite a very peaceful setting, with minimal activity beyond our usual coming and going. We take great care to respect our guests’ privacy and comfort. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place with everything you need and hosts were very helpfulAnd responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is just beautiful…Perfectly appointed, beautifully decorated, brilliant location and amazing hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was lovely, very clean. Easy to communicate with host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely amazing. We had the most incredible time in Vancouver and this floating oasis played a big part in that. I didn’t want to go home! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Oh Katie! I love your photos! We would love to host you again! Come back soon 🤗
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent! Very cute and clean. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and accommodating host. I was expecting more water views but my fault for not looking at the pictures better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in a lovely well equipped home. The marina is peaceful and neighborhood is lovely. Parking was always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and amazing location! We will definitely stay here again when we come back. In walking distance to amazing restaurants and park. Very clean and great communication with host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this experience! Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a unique experience in a boathouse! Very clean and comfortable with wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, cozy and clean house on the water. Perfect for a few nights (or longer) stay for 2-4 persons. We loved everything about the house! Highly recommend! Not very suitable with a lot of luggages, as you have to walk down the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super accommodating host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the Floating Speakeasy for a night's stay and it was fantastic. Super clean, great directions to find it, and efficient communication with the owner. We couldnt have asked for a better spot to use as a base to explore Vancouver and we loved how unique of a stay it was as well. It's not everyday you get to stay in a luxury home on water! We walked to the Seabus terminal to head into Vancouver for dinner and a concert and it was so convenient! The next morning we drove over to Stanley Park and it was only a short drive before we were walking along the Seawall. We highly recommend staying here for a cool experience, nice accommodations, and a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Aweeee! What a lovely review! Thank you so much!!! 😃 I hope we host you again! We take great pride in our wee escape! It was our dream and we are so honoured to share this space with like minded and curious people! 🙏🤗🌸
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was well presented, comfortable and very welcoming as were the hosts .A real little gem close to transportation, restaurants and shops .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay, will stay here again. Marilyse was so helpful and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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