Historic Character Home 8 minutes from City Centre
Charming Heritage Home Steps to Commercial Drive - 8 Minutes to Downtown
Welcome to your Vancouver home away from home—where timeless character meets modern comfort in one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Nestled just a 5-minute stroll from Commercial Drive (aka Little Italy), you’ll be surrounded by cozy cafés, award-winning restaurants, local markets, and a lively, authentic community vibe.
This beautifully maintained heritage home blends old-world charm with thoughtful updates, including a fully renovated kitchen and modern bathroom, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the city.
The Space
Whether you’re here for family time, a group getaway, or a longer stay, this home is designed to make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.
4 bright, cozy bedrooms with plenty of natural light A fully equipped chef’s kitchen—ideal for cooking, entertaining, or just enjoying your morning coffee Updated bathroom with fresh towels, essentials, and a deep tub for a well-earned soak
Guest Access
You’ll have full access to the entire 2 upper floors and all amenities, including:
Spacious kitchen with gas range, convection oven, large griddle KitchenAid mixer, food processor, and full set of cooking & baking tools Complete dishware and glassware for hosting or family meals Fresh linens, towels, shampoo, soap, and everyday essentials
Why guests love it: Walk to everything. Eat like a local. Relax like you live here.
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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 and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 26-162642, H973600337
Property # 20139625
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
About the area
Vancouver
East Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Stanley Park and English Bay Beach, while Playland Amusement Park and Science World are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Arena or BC Place Stadium.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Cindys Palace 頭啖湯 - 10 min walk
To Live For - 6 min walk
Mah Milkbar & Cafe - 4 min walk
7-Eleven - 8 min walk
The Lunch Lady - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Character Home 8 minutes from City Centre pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Heritage home, 8 min to city centre?
As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heritage home, 8 min to city centre on 14 Aug 2026 start from AU$889, 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 Historic Character Home 8 minutes from City Centre?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Character Home 8 minutes from City Centre?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Character Home 8 minutes from City Centre?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Character Home 8 minutes from City Centre located?
Located in East Vancouver, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Commercial Drive and within 3 miles (5 km) of Port of Vancouver and Rogers Arena. BC Place Stadium and Robson Street are also within 3 miles (5 km). Commercial-Broadway Station is 20 minutes by foot and VCC-Clark Station is 24 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We visited Vancouver with our cousins, 8 total. Very eclectic in decor. While my son loves the fish tanks and praise the owner for maintaining the quality tanks, I feel the tanks in the bedrooms made the room tight and slightly musty. The house has 1.5 bath. The shower pressure is great, but the curtains can be a pain. Very confusing with the two shower heads . I hope we didn’t splatter water behind the tub. Kitchen has good variety of utensils and tools. We do recommend a big pot for group. Excellent washer and dryer. It’s not the Hilton, the house and furnishings are old. but it feels Midwest living and very close to downtown. Need more instruction and better layout for recycling. Bring cash if you visit Chinatown.
Thu P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review. We're glad your family enjoyed the fish tanks, appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, and found the washer and dryer useful during your stay.
A few of your comments did leave us scratching our heads a little.
The "eclectic" décor is, in fact, one of the things our guests most frequently compliment. This is our family home, not a hotel, and we've intentionally created a space with character rather than a cookie-cutter vacation rental. Fortunately, most guests see that as part of the experience.
Regarding the clawfoot tub, the two shower heads are there by design. Many guests have specifically commented on how much they enjoy them, especially for families. Like most clawfoot tubs, the shower is enclosed with curtains rather than glass, which is standard for this style of tub. We haven't previously had guests find the setup confusing, but we appreciate that everyone's experiences differ.
We were also surprised by the comment about needing a larger pot. The kitchen is stocked with multiple large stock pots, including an oversized one stored above the refrigerator that's capable of cooking for a very large group. Had you let us know during your stay, we would have been happy to point you to it.
As for recycling, we always welcome suggestions for making our instructions even clearer. That said, during your stay you mentioned that recycling wasn't something you were familiar with, so we were happy to help answer your questions.
Finally, you're absolutely right, we're not the Hilton, nor are we trying to be. Hotels and family homes offer very different experiences. What we offer is a spacious, lived-in character home close to downtown, in a beautiful neighbourhood with a fully equipped kitchen, unique features, comfortable spaces for families, and personal touches that simply aren't found in a standard hotel room.
We wish you and your family all the best, and thank you again for staying with us
This home was perfect for our trip. It was clean, comfortable, and in an amazing location. The blend of the classic home with the modern kitchen and bathroom was fantastic. Would definitely stay here again!
Jamal A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you Jamal! We hope you had a great rest of your trip.
Cheers,
Darius
A most enjoyable stay. The family loved the home and the location. Short walk to fresh pastries Kitchen had everything we needed Effortless weekend away.. Great communication with owner. Highly recommend.
This home was wonderful for our family trip to Vancouver. There are several parks and many restaurants just a short walk away. The kitchen was well-equipped and had many items on hand for home-cooked meals. We especially appreciated the variety of toys available, including trains, figurines, and dress up clothes!
Rebecca M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your family had a great time in Vancouver and that the home worked well for your stay. It makes us especially happy to know the toys were a hit—those trains and costumes have brought a lot of joy to our own kids over the years, and it's wonderful to see them enjoyed by others too. I'm also glad the kitchen setup helped make meals easy and enjoyable. We'd love to welcome you back anytime—whether it’s for more adventures in the city or another round of dress-up fun!
Warmly,
Darius & family
Six nights in this gracefully aging charmer, feeling guilty about having to decide between the excellent Commercial Drive restaurants within a 10-minute walk, or taking advantage of the top-notch markets on Commercial and coming back to cook in this terrific, fully appointed chef's kitchen.This was my first trip to Vancouver and I can't think of a better home base from which to explore. Four bedrooms all are clean, comfortable and spacious. Those four bedrooms , plus the lone bathroom, all are upstairs. Never had to worry about finding street parking and never felt unsafe doing so.I'd definitely stay again at this property should the opportunity arise..
The house was exactly as advertised. We loved staying in a loved family home where our kids got to help water the plants and feed the fish. Darius and Laura were so responsive and provided us with excellent info about the house’s amenities. We enjoyed some of their recommended restaurants during our stay and loved the walk to the park and Commercial Drive where there were tons of shops, groceries, pharmacies and restaurants. The neighbors were friendly and gave their own recommendations of places to explore. We stayed during a warm weekend so we did need to run the window air conditioning at night but they worked to keep everyone comfortable. Would definitely reach out to stay again on another trip to Vancouver.