Stylish 2-Bedroom Townhouse | Sleeps 8 | Free Garage Parking | 5 Mins to Downtown
Welcome to your stylish urban retreat in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Strathcona neighbourhood. Just a 5-minute drive from downtown, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath industrial townhouse is the perfect home base for families, business travelers, or groups seeking a central location close to some of the city’s best restaurants, cafes, parks, and attractions.
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements & Layout
Main Bedroom (2nd Floor): King-sized bed, blackout roller blinds, closet space for extended stays.
Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): Two Full/Double beds, large closet, blackout curtains, and private half-bathroom.
Living Room (Main Floor): Queen-sized pull-out sofa bed, two full couches, 50" Hisense Smart TV with Netflix, Crave, Disney+, and Amazon Prime.
Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom on the 2nd floor; 2 half-baths (one en suite to second bedroom, one off living area).
In-Suite Laundry: Washer & dryer located upstairs for your convenience.
🍽 Kitchen & Dining
Fully stocked kitchen with all essentials: pots, pans, baking dishes, cutlery, knives, toaster, blender, hot water kettle, and spices.
Bar seating for 2 at the kitchen counter.
Large dining table seats 8 comfortably—perfect for shared meals and gathering together.
🏡 Townhouse Features
Private 2-level home—no shared space.
Front and back doors are a few steps above ground level.
Secured garage parking spot steps from the back door.
Self check-in via Smart Lock.
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
🌆 Neighbourhood – Please Read
We are located in Strathcona, Vancouver’s oldest residential neighbourhood, bordered by Chinatown, the Downtown Eastside, and Gastown. Our home backs onto a laneway shared with the Union Gospel Mission Soup Kitchen, which serves the local homeless population. This is an inner-city area, and while the home itself is clean, stylish, and secure, the surrounding streets may include individuals who struggle with addiction and homelessness. If this makes you uncomfortable, we respectfully recommend booking in another area better suited to your comfort level.
We are transparent because your comfort matters—many families with children have stayed here, felt safe, and chose to drive or take Ubers rather than walk or use public transit. If you're okay seeing some street activity but want a beautiful, clean, affordable, and central place to stay, this is the perfect fit.
🚗 Transportation & Parking
1 free secured garage parking stall included.
Free street parking available but limited during peak hours.
1 block from major bus lines that connect to nearby SkyTrain stations.
Driving or Uber recommended, especially for families or those unfamiliar with the city.
🍽 Dining & Attractions Nearby
Award-winning restaurants and local favourites just minutes away:
St. Lawrence and Barbara – Michelin-starred
The Mackenzie Room and Ask for Luigi – Michelin recommended
Belgard Kitchen, Railtown Café, and more casual options
10–15 min drive to Science World, Stanley Park, Downtown, Chinatown, or Commercial Drive
20 min to Metrotown Shopping Centre in Burnaby
🌿 Outdoor Spaces
Small patio space at the back entrance
Balcony accessible from living room
Windows facing both north and south for natural light
✅ Booking Requirements
To help us maintain a safe and respectful home for all guests, please be prepared to:
Complete a rental agreement via our secure check-in platform (Enso Connect – a VRBO preferred partner)
Provide a government-issued photo ID
Submit a live selfie to match ID
Fill out an online check-in form
We also ask:
Who’s traveling with you?
How do you all know each other?
Where are you from?
What brings you to Vancouver?
Are any guests under age 25?
🛑 House Rules (Fines May Apply)
Please read carefully. These rules are in place for your safety and to respect our neighbours:
No parties or events. $1000+ fine and eviction for unregistered guests, noise complaints, or police visits.
No smoking inside. Includes cigarettes, marijuana, cigars, or vaping. $200 fine per incident.
No pets. Our family has severe allergies. $1000 cleaning fine will apply.
No shoes inside. Help us keep the space clean for all guests.
No food or drinks in bedrooms. $400+ fine for stained linens or furnishings.
No candles or open flames.
Do not flush anything besides toilet paper.
Do not use AC units simultaneously with high-energy appliances (e.g. hair dryer, vacuum, kettle, etc.). This can trip the breaker, which must be reset by the downstairs tenant (not always available). If this happens, power loss may last up to 24 hours.
Lock all doors and windows when leaving and before bedtime.
Quiet hours from 10PM to 8AM. Neighbours will contact authorities if disrupted. You will be evicted and charged for any fines passed onto us.
No illegal downloads using our Wi-Fi. Government fines may reach $5,000 and will be passed on to the guest.
🔒 Security Deposit or Damage Waiver
A refundable security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver is required for every booking.
The waiver covers accidental damages up to $1500 but does not include negligence, smoking, unauthorized guests, or excessive cleaning due to rule violations.
📩 Marketing & Communications Consent
By confirming your booking and agreeing to the Rental Agreement, you consent to receiving occasional messages related to special offers, promotions, or perks. If you prefer not to receive these, you may opt out at any time by messaging us directly. We respect your privacy—your contact details are never shared externally.
📞 Communication
We’re available via VRBO messaging, WhatsApp, or phone throughout your stay. Our number becomes available once your booking is confirmed. Please note, we may not respond immediately between 12AM–8AM due to “Do Not Disturb” settings. If you’re locked out after hours, call twice within 1 minute to bypass this setting. For emergencies, dial 911.
💬 Final Notes
We welcome guests from all walks of life and are proud to share our unique home in Vancouver’s vibrant and diverse Strathcona neighbourhood. Please read the full description, view all photos, and reach out with any questions before booking.
If you’re seeking a centrally located, well-appointed home with space for your family or group and you’re okay with some visible social challenges nearby—but want to stay in a safe, stylish space—we would love to host you.
If you're not okay with seeing homeless individuals or signs of inner-city life nearby, we kindly suggest exploring options in a different area that better suits your preferences.
Thank you for considering our home—we hope to welcome you soon!
BOOKING REQUIREMENTS:
Please let us know:
Who is coming with you?
How you know each other?
Where do you live?
What brings you to Vancouver?
Are there any individuals under the age of 25? If so, please let me know who and how many of you there are.
We require our guests to verify their ID through Airbnb.
and our booking guests' profile photo to match their ID verified in Airbnb.
We understand that 99.9% of my guests understand and will treat my home like it's their own, and treat it respectfully, but sometimes we have some bad apples and want to prevent and eliminate any problems.
HOUSE RULES:
1) Please no shoes in the house, and respect the space like it is your own.
2) Please close and lock all windows and doors when you leave the house, this will keep your own belongings secure. Please also lock doors and 1st floor windows at night.
3) No candles
4) Please treat our home with respect:
Please don’t burn down the house
Please don't eat drippy/staining food at the table
Please do not flush any products down the toilets besides toilet paper
5) No eating or drinking in bedrooms. Please enjoy your meals at the dining table. Any stains on the couch or bed linens will be reported by our cleaning team and special rush cleaning fees of up to $400 per stained area will be forwarded to you.
6) No unregistered guests or visitors allowed. The maximum property capacity is 8 people.
7) Please keep a close eye on children near windows on the 2nd floor.
8) Illegal downloads are forbidden. If you’re found guilty, government fines can run about $5000 per movie, and these fines will be passed on to you.
9) There is absolutely NO SMOKING inside the house. If you're caught you will be subjected to a $200 fine per infraction and you will lose your damage deposit and possibly forfeit your stay with us. No Cigarettes, Cigars, Marijuana or Vaping inside the house. However, smoking is permitted OUTSIDE on the balcony or in the garden patio area. For your information, our next door neighbours smoke on outside. You can keep the smoke out by closing the windows on that side of the property. However, smoking is prohibited within 6 meters of any entrance, window, or a building air intake according to provincial bylaws.
10) AC Units: Do NOT use the Air Conditioner Units at the SAME TIME as other appliances like the Vacuum, Kettle, Hair Dryer or your own Hair Straightener. Turn OFF AC Units if using these devices.
• You could cause the breaker to trip, and the breaker panel is inaccessible
• We don’t have access to the breaker panel from our Airbnb - the downstairs tenant needs to reset it, he is often not home or available to do this. If the breaker trips, the power to that circuit will go out and the Wifi, TV or other power outlets could not work for possibly 24 hours.
11) No parties in the suite, or loud noise after 10pm. The house is part of a townhouse complex surrounded by neighbours and a caretaker. The caretaker next door will call the police and us if there are loud noise disturbances or loud music late at night. You will be evicted. We will be notified by the neighbours immediately if there is any suspicious activity, or potential bylaw fines. These bylaw fines will be forwarded to you. A $1000 fine will be charged for each violation of our
