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

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Interior
Interior
living room with queen pull out and gas fireplace below smart tv
full size bathroom with tub, shower, toilet and modern sink

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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North Vancouver, BC
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lonsdale Quay Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lonsdale Quay Seabus Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪32 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
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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

Tucked within the exclusive Mosquito Creek Marina near Lonsdale Quay, this one-of-a-kind floating suite is a converted boat shed reimagined into a modern speakeasy-inspired retreat.

Wake up to serene mountain views from the suite kitchen, then step outside to take in panoramic views of downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park from the marina. Walk to Lonsdale Quay for vibrant dining, shops, and entertainment, or hop on the SeaBus for effortless access to downtown.

Designed with comfort and style in mind, the space features a queen bedroom, queen pullout sofa, cozy gas fireplace, smart TVs, and a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, and fridge. High-speed WiFi included.

Located in a secure, gated waterfront community with a private side entrance. Shared laundry available upon request.

Parking: Not included. Paid parking is available in the marina and nearby Indigo lot, with additional 2-hour free street parking nearby.

Please note: In accordance with marina regulations, smoking of any kind (including cigarettes and cannabis) is not permitted anywhere on the docks or surrounding areas.

A rare waterfront escape offering privacy, style, and an unforgettable floating experience.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Please let us know once you have vacated the rental unit.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No large gatherings or parties. Only confirmed guests are allowed. Notify host if you'd like to add additional guests.
Please do not feed or approach the seals. If you see any, they are very cute, please admire them from a distance.
Please report any damage or malfunction to the host so we can repair or replace the damaged item(s).

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H878592762

About the area

Lower Lonsdale

Located in Metro Vancouver Regional District, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Port of Vancouver 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 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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North Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Seabus Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Shipyards - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vancouver Waterfront - 11 min drive - 10.6 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
  • ‪Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shipyards Coffee - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Floating retreat - unique & modern! Mins from the seabus & downtown Vancouver! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Floating Speakeasy Retreat | Unique & Modern | Minutes to SeaBus & Downtown on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$376, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Floating retreat - unique & modern! Mins from the seabus & downtown Vancouver!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Floating retreat - unique & modern! Mins from the seabus & downtown Vancouver!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Floating retreat - unique & modern! Mins from the seabus & downtown Vancouver!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Floating retreat - unique & modern! Mins from the seabus & downtown Vancouver! located?

Located in Lower Lonsdale, this houseboat is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lonsdale Quay Seabus Terminal 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. 64 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! Lovely getaway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home - this is our second stay in the floating home! Amazing location, and excellent hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wing-him L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. It’s nice and clean. Very relaxing and we all slept very well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful living experience. The homeowner was very attentive and considerate; the place was extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay awesomeLocation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, bright, and semi-private space. Perfect for a quick getaway from the noise of a big city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts are so nice and helpful. The room has everything you could probably need. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved our floating home away from home for a week! Very clean and comfortable! Well equipped! Very attentive hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

aaron s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was a fun stay in a neat location and cozy warm. Make sure to bring an umbrella, it's a long walk in the rain from the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and quiet, walkable to restaurants and sea bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern, clean, nice location !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Great spot!

We had a short one night stay but the place was excellent and peaceful, with great food and fun a short walk away!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Sea La Vie. What a fantastic and unique location. The hosts were amazing and the accommodations were perfect and so thoughtfully laid out and stocked. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an amazing experience we enjoyed every moment great place to stay away from the hustle a bustle of downtown but close to transport and dining. Our hosts were extremely fantastic thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this place. Incredibly cute, unique, hi-tech, clean, comfortable... all the things! Close to the ferry, coffee shops, restaurants. The hosts were wonderful. We highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome boat house. Such a cute and unique stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic stay in a great location with geese, herons and seals at the doorstep! All kind of thoughtful amenities. Very cozy, clean snd comfortable!
Heron fishing
A night “watch seal” on the dock
Lovely neighborhood
Mosquito totem
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an excellent stay over thanksgiving weekend at Sea La Vie! The property offered all things necessary to make our stay perfect. This location was very convenient on the North Shore, with close access to transportation like the Sea Bus and a variety of restaurants. Marilyse was a great, communicative. host and our family would surely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A unique experience in a lovely setting. The apartment was immaculate, well equipped and well appointed. An easy walk to the sea bus which seamlessly connects with the train from the airport and is very reasonably priced.Very easy to get a bus to the Capilano Suspension bridge.Very secure and peaceful.Marilyse was very responsive to any enquiries.
Beautiful house boats.
Capilano Suspension bridge
Capilano Suspension bridge
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful oasis! Marilyse and Mike are wonderful hosts and the location in North Vancouver can’t be beat. Bonus points for the sealife - an otter and a seal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very chic, clean, comfy bed, lots of bedding, great kitchen, great amenities. Great location to the Quay, restaurants, etc. Only one criticism - uneven/gap access to front door - safety issue - need a covering ramp.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay on their floating retreat with beautiful views. Easy access to the SeaBus to head to downtown Vancouver but lots of things to do near the boat community as well! Clean and had everything we needed. The host were super nice and very responsive. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Superb location and a fun adventure!

Our family loved the experience of staying on the houseboat. Amazing scenery and lots of fun spotting seals and otters. The houseboat was very comfortable and had everything that we needed. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location, property and host were all excellent. It was just as nice, if not nicer than the photos provided. It was such a great and unique location. We enjoyed watching the seals, checking out the marine leaf including starfish and the bike paths. The only thing that could have made it better, is if we could have stayed longer! Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Beautifully appointed accommodation and extremely clean. Had all the necessities to make our stay pe

Wonderful. Really relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Marilyse Mayerhofer

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We’ve always been drawn to spaces that feel a little different, a little special… and creating this floating speakeasy was exactly that. We wanted to design a place that feels cozy, unique, and memorable — not just somewhere to stay, but somewhere you actually experience.

When we are not hosting, you’ll usually find us enjoying the outdoors, spending time by the water, or exploring great local spots around North Vancouver and Vancouver.

We truly enjoy hosting and helping guests feel comfortable and taken care of. Whether it’s sharing local recommendations or making sure everything is just right for your stay, We want you to feel relaxed from the moment you arrive.

We looking forward to hosting you !

Why they chose this property

Life here moves at a different pace.

Mornings start quietly with coffee on the water, watching the marina come to life as boats gently sway and the North Shore mountains glow in the background. There’s a calm, almost hidden-away feeling — like you’ve escaped the city without ever leaving it.

Step out of the marina and within minutes you’re in the heart of Lonsdale Quay — a vibrant waterfront hub filled with great restaurants, local shops, and casual spots to sit with a drink and take in the views. The SeaBus is right there, making downtown Vancouver feel effortlessly close.

What makes this location so special is the balance. You get the peaceful, tucked-away charm of marina living, but with instant access to everything — ocean walks, beaches, hiking trails, and the energy of the city just across the water.

Evenings are our favorite — the marina lights reflecting on the water, the skyline glowing in the distance, and that cozy feeling of being somewhere truly unique.

It’s relaxed, scenic, and just a little bit magical.

What makes this property unique

This isn’t just a place to stay — it’s an experience.

A converted boat shed turned into a modern speakeasy-style retreat, this floating suite offers something you simply won’t find in a typical hotel or condo. You’re literally living on the water, surrounded by the calm of the marina while still being minutes from the energy of downtown Vancouver.

Wake up to mountain views, then step outside to take in stunning skyline views of downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park — all from one location.

The space blends cozy luxury with character: warm lighting, a gas fireplace, and an intimate, stylish design that makes it feel like your own private hideaway.

Add to that the rare combination of:
• A secure, gated marina setting
• Walkable access to Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus
• Quick access to the city, beaches, and North Shore mountains

…and you have a stay that’s both peaceful and perfectly connected.

Perfect for couples, weekend escapes, or anyone looking for something memorable, different, and a little bit special.

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