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Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’

Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’

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Overview of Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Vancouver, BC
  • Popular LocationPort of Vancouver3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanada Place Cruise Ship Terminal6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanada Place7 min drive
  • AirportVancouver, BC (YDT-Boundary Bay)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’

We invite you to 'Live Like a Local' in one the city's best locales
- Open, bright, spacious, private, quiet
- Central, walkable, bike-able, transit friendly
- Zen-like, large patio with lush, private garden
- Steps from eclectic shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants of 'The Drive'
- The Drive has some of the best, most ethnically diverse dining options in the city: all budgets
- Live like a Local with our 'Keys to the Drive' local business partnership program

BL# 23-157295

New 1BR 1BA apartment in a stylish, comfortably equipped, completely modernized, 120 year-old Character Home, in one of Vancouvers most historic and trendy locales!

Clean, open and bright with 9 foot ceilings, this suite is inner-city chic and makes you feel like a local with its large, bright windows that look out to the lively neighbourhood. All the action of the most diverse and culturally rich neighbourhood in Vancouver is just steps outside your door. Still, (with modern sound and thermal insulation), is far enough to remain quiet and private.

With the benefit of good natural light we try to keep the space vibrant and fresh with plenty of indoor plants and foliage.

The dedicated work space has a screaming WiFi speed (500+mbs), and is home to a functionally equipped desk and can easily be expanded to include the dining area for team work sessions.

Enjoy your own private, beautifully landscaped patio garden to watch the passers-by from, or catch our beautiful summer sunsets from.

The separate bedroom has a top quality Queen mattress and the large living room has a pull-out double sofa bed with foam mattress topper. We have an additional single foam mattress if necessary. And lots of pillows. Pillows for days!

The unit is well equipped with linens and towels for 5 people, plus the in-suite washer and dryer will keep your laundry supplies fresh.

You will be as happy relaxing at home as out exploring - the perfect base for your adventuring AND relaxing endeavours. All in the heart of bustling, lively, and eclectic Commercial Drive where the best coffee shops, excellent culinary offerings, shopping, arts, recreation, and live entertainment are abundant.

Central walkable location with great access to transit, bike paths, and the city at large.

***OUR STORY***

We rebuilt this, now 120 year old Heritage Gem of a home (well it certainly wasn’t when we bought it) in 2015, to house our small young family, our extended family, and offer visitors a unique Vancouver experience from our ideally located guest suites.

Vancouver has so much to offer and we wanted to offer it all to our guests, from convenience to function to locale with some extra touches, like complimentary Nespresso, our ‘Keys to the Drive’ local business partner program (you’ll be well taken care of as a guest of Grandview House at this sampling of the best spots on the Drive); and of course, an inspiring, quiet and private refuge to recharge from your city and wilderness adventures.

We hope you love living like a local at Grandview House!

In-suite private laundry, dishwasher, full cable, Netflix access, Super-high-speed Wireless Internet.

Private use of outdoor front patio garden.

***Neighbourhood street parking is limited restricted by signage. PLEASE MIND THE SIGNS***

Hosts will meet our guests on arrival and take them through a brief check-in process, and then will check in later with the guests as well as be available that night for anything that may come up.

We are owner/occupant hosts so we are always available to our guests with a little notice, or one of us will be able to respond in an emergency.

We allow our guests to dictate the level of interaction but we are always around and will check in with our guests periodically, as well as inevitably bump into them outside on the property from time to time.

We are a friendly, laid back, family that enjoy hosting and meeting new people and are always happy to help our guests get the most out of their stay with us.

Vancouver's most diverse neighbourhood, Commercial Drive offers the widest range of culinary and cultural experiences available in the city! And, it's literally steps outside your door! Live entertainment, festivals, parades, arts, community, savory eats, café treats, and beautiful streets - lush gardens and some of the city's most historic architecture are what this eclectic neighbourhood represent.

Many restaurants and cafes double as intimate live entertainment venues in the evenings, in addition to the many cultural centres and theatres offering up excellent live performing art shows year round. Your hosts are very familiar with all that is offered on and off 'The Drive' and enjoy sharing our favourite spots with our guests.

Getting around town is very easy from here. You are centrally located with unbeatable access to transit that will get you pretty much anywhere in the city in 10-25 minutes.

The bus stop is 50 meters away, from which is a 5 minute ride to the train; or you can just walk the 10-15 minute walk to the train. Downtown Vancouver is a 5-10 minute train ride (depending which station), and hosts most of the cities most popular attractions, beaches, and the famed Seawall that circumnavigates Stanley Park and the entire Vancouver Downtown Peninsula.

Grab a shared bike from MOBI (RECOMMENDED - there’s a bike kiosk 100 meters from us) and take the scenic route along the many bike paths that lead to breathtaking vistas.

Please note this is one of 4 separate suites on the property, but all have private guest entrances. Although we insulated each unit for sound in our 2015 renovation there is inevitably some noise transfer between the units from time to time.

Please look at our other listings or inquire about The Vineyard Suite and the Patio Suite for larger families needing to extend their space.

The Vineyard Suite is a similar design 1 bedroom unit in the same building and also sleeps 4.

The Patio Suite is a much larger 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit in the same building that sleeps 6-8.

Recycling, as directed by provided in-suite instruction, is required by law in Vancouver. Sorting fee of $50 will apply if recycling is not sorted to proper bins.

Street parking is limited and in some areas restricted by sign. PLEASE MIND THE SIGNS.

***Note***
GST tax is collected as "management fee" since there is no tax option. We are required to collect and submit 5% tax under GST#812655934
1) Respect quiet time hours of 11 pm to 7 am, during which time loud music, loud voices, or guests and gatherings that produce loud noise are not permitted.
2) Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the property.
3) Sorting of all recyclables and organics in appropriate bins is mandatory; any failure to sort will result in a $50 sorting fee as the law in Vancouver requires all waste to be sorted properly.
5) Only guests approved at booking or subsequently with the owners in advance are permitted to stay in the rented unit.
6) It is expected that guests will take general care in preserving the unit, keeping clean and, notifying the owners of any problems or deficiencies immediately.
7) Pets are considered when notified in advance. A pet cleaning fee ($75) will apply. Please use provided doggy blanket for couch use.

Property manager

Robert Richards
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Vancouver

Located near the beach, this condo is in East Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver. Port of Vancouver and Vancouver Waterfront are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanley Park and English Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Arena or BC Place Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Port of Vancouver - 3 min drive
  • General Motors Place - 6 min drive
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Canada Place - 7 min drive
  • BC Place Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Commercial-Broadway Station - 15 min walk
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 19 min walk
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dolce Amore - 3 min walk
  • The Lunch Lady - 5 min walk
  • Mum's the Word - 1 min walk
  • Havana - 3 min walk
  • Sopra Sotto - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright Light in the City, Steps from ‘The Drive’ located?

Located in East Vancouver, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Commercial Drive and Port of Vancouver. Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Commercial-Broadway Station is 15 minutes by foot and VCC-Clark Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Check-in

4.4/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

3/5 Okay

Connie L.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home presented well but disappointed at our stay
My husband and I travelled from Perth Western Australia to visit families and stayed for 5 nights. The location was central, close to public transport and plenty of eatery and convenience stores near by. But Commercial Broadway is also a street full of drunk and homeless people all day and night. We later found out the nauseated but same body odour we smelled from walking passed them were cannabis We were grateful that home owner agreed for early check in at 11am instead of 3pm as we had flew 20 hours , had arrived at 8am and were already exhausted. We were a bit surprised that the owner had not yet replaced bedlinen though everything's else were neat. We were told on arrival that the washing machine is malfunction and the reason he could not get it fixed on weekend but has organised repair next day. Well, it was never fixed. On day 4, we lost the home WiFi, hence no TV and was told it is common in Vancouver. We usually slept in, had breakfast then out most of the day. The 3 items I relied on really were washing machine / TV / internet; hence not a good stay.

5/5 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Lovely unit A short walk to the train which we used all the time with a day pass which you can use on the bus as well Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

5/5 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for being directly on the drive
My elderly parents stayed here. Robert was very accommodating and the spot was a great location for my parents to have easy access to the Drive. They continually mentioned how much they loved the unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/5 Good

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
It was lovely. I would make 1 suggestion to ensure there is extra toilet paper, Kleenex and paper towel and soap. This is especially important now in the fall when the flu bug and other viruses are in full swing. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice suite in a great location
This was a very comfortable suite with everything we needed for our 6-night stay. The host was very accommodating and helpful. He even got us microwave and a nicer set of kitchen knives. The suite was clean and nicely furnished and the bed was very comfortable. Parking was a challenge but not impossible. Lively commercial district within easy walking distance. Community centre with pool and gym within 5 mins walk.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert Richards

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
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