🌿 Welcome to ROSEWOOD Garden Studio Suite
Step into a private walk-out garden-level suite in a beautifully restored 1895 heritage home built by shipbuilder Samuel Dawes. The space is quaint, cozy, eclectic, self-contained, and thoughtfully equipped to make you feel truly at home.
Located in the heart of New Westminster, this residential neighbourhood offers quick access to shopping, transit, and nature, while surrounding you with old-world charm and modern comforts.
👥 This thoughtfully equipped garden studio is ideal for:
✅ Solo travelers looking for a cozy home base
✅ Couples on a relaxing getaway or work trip
✅ Short-term or mid-term stays for visiting family, attending local events, or house hunting
✅ Eco-conscious travelers who appreciate walkability, transit access, and small local businesses
✅ Cultural and creative visitors interested in heritage, character homes, or unique decor
⚠️ Not Ideal For
Those seeking hotel-style modern minimalism — this space is cozy, vintage, and eclectic
📍 Location Overview
Situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the QayQayt Nation
Residential neighbourhood with a school across the street
Free street parking
Walkable, bike-friendly city with Lime e-bikes for rent throughout
10-minute walk (0.9 km) to Uptown shopping area via a scenic park path — groceries, cafés, banks, restaurants, and a mall nearby
🛏️ About the Suite
The Garden Studio Suite is located on the garden/ground/ first floor level of our 3-storey heritage home. It is completely private, with its own interior entrance.
Shoe/coat rack in entry hallway
Note:
• The suite ceiling is 6 feet (1.83m) high throughout.
• No dishwasher
• Interior light switches are located just outside the suite entrance door
• No stove/oven
🍳 Kitchenette Details
The kitchenette is small but extremely well-equipped for simple meals
Included:
Fridge (with freezer section)
2-burner cooktop
Microwave
Toaster + toaster oven
Electric kettle, French press, teapot, small drip coffee maker
Blender (single-serving size)
Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler – reversible grill/griddle plates
Starfrit "The Rock" Electric Multi Pot – 4.5L
DASH Rapid Egg Cooker – poached, scrambled, or hard-boiled eggs
Convection oven / air fryer / microwave combo unit
Instant Pot & Crockpot
Electric skillet
Cutlery, cookware, knives, cutting boards, serving dishes, glassware, mugs, and food storage containers are all included. Please refer to the full amenities checklist
🧭 Layout
The suite is open-plan and divided into cozy quadrants:
🛌 Sleeping Area
Queen-sized bed with:
Beautyrest Evolution Cranbrook V mattress
BedStory 3” high-density memory foam topper (bamboo charcoal + gel cooling)
2 nightstands with lamps
One dresser
2 small wardrobes (closets) with hangers
🛋️ Seating Area
Three-seater couch
IKEA Poäng chair + matching ottoman
Coffee table
2 side tables with lamps
Floor lamp
32” Sony Bravia TV with Roku (access Netflix, YouTube, streaming apps with your login)
🍽️ Dining Area
Dining table with 4 chairs
Located next to a southwest-facing window for lovely natural light
2 floor lamps for cozy ambient lighting
🚿 Private Bathroom
Your own clean and comfortable bathroom with:
Toilet + bidet attachment
Low-height shower (please note if mobility is a concern)
Sink with vanity
Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided
Toilet paper, hand soap, and hairdryer included
Towels (bath, hand, facecloths)
Hot water bottle for added comfort
🧺 Laundry Access
Washer and dryer are available as a courtesy, and not guaranteed daily.
The laundry area is our personal work/storage area.
Machine only fills for extra-large loads (guest broke the knob)
No small loads please.
🐶 Animal Companions
We share our home with:
2 friendly dogs & a family of cats
🔈 Sound Note
This is a character home from the 1890s, so sound will travel between floors. You will hear household activity.
🪟 Comfort & Ambience
7 lamps throughout suite for soft lighting
Thermostat-controlled electric heating
Portable radiator for colder days
Box fan and small fan available
Extra blankets and throws
Seasonal duvets:
Light (Summer), Mid-weight (Spring/Fall), and Heavy (Winter)
Decor themes rotate throughout the year:
Palm Frond Garden, Canadian Rainforest, or Buffalo Plaid Cabin
🧸 Extra Amenities
Twin XL fold-out floor mattress available by request