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This charming two-level townhouse and private jewel of a garden is right in the heart of Vancouver - closeto downtown yet situated on a quiet street in the pleasant Douglas Park neighbourhood. Walking distance toshopping, all amenities, plenty of restaurants, delis, coffee spots, and a large park and community centretoo. There really isn't a better spot from which to enjoy what this city has to offer without fighting thetraffic to get there!
You will access the townhouse through a garden gate, stepping into a shelteredgreen space tucked away from the street, one that delights the eye and takes away the stress of a busyday.Inside, you are welcomed by a main floor great room, including areas for sitting around a cozy gasfireplace,dining, den with flat screen TV and wireless internet, and modern kitchen with its own gardenwindow. A high quality sofa bed is in the living room, and a lovely powder room completes the main levelspace. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms with queen and double beds, TVs, each with its own newlyrenovated bathroom. The master bath is granite with a heated floor, and there is a Nordic Track ellipticalmachine for indoor exercise. A handy laundry room includes ironing and cleaning supplies. Two private, coveredparking spaces are available for your use, often a rarity in central Vancouver. All you will need for a reallycomfortable and enjoyable stay!
Location, location, location! Your vacation home is in centralVancouver between Oak and Cambie Streets, which means easy access to Highway 99 south to Washington State,Vancouver Island ferries,the airport - and north to the downtown bridges and through downtown to Cypress Bowland Whistler. The Canada Line Sky Train station on Cambie whisks you either downtown or to Richmond as well asthe airport. Being 3 blocks away from 12th Avenue means access to all points east, from the suburbs to theFraser Valley, and beyond, while UBC is a straight run west and Westside beaches are just 10 minutesaway.
Take a bus or even walk to places like Granville Island, a wonderful covered market and acollection of some of the city's finest gift and craft shops and restaurants. It's a wonderful place to walknear beaches or along False Creek or take the 5-minute Aqua Bus across the water to the downtown core.Vancouver's train/bus station is just minutes down Main Street. Even closer to home is Broadway, a majortransportation corridor, which offers a wide range of shopping and amenities. Some of Vancouver's bestrestaurants can be found along Broadway. Grocery stores, drug stores, dry cleaners, liquor stores, delis,coffee shops, little shopping malls, Vancouver General Hospital, and City Hall are all handy. Douglas Park,five blocks away, is a full service park with playgrounds, running track, sports fields, and a communitycentre with a gym.
So many places to go and things to do, within easy reach of your green hideaway inthe heart of the city - it doesn't get better than this!
| Location | Number of Beds and Bed Type | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd Floor | 1 Queen Size |
| 2 | 2nd Floor | 1 Double Bed |
| Additional Sleeping Spaces |
| Queen size pull out in the living room. |
| Location | Bathroom Details |
|---|---|
| Main Floor | 1 toilet and 1 sink |
| 2nd Floor | 1 toilet, 1 soaker tub, a standalone shower and 1 sink |
| 2nd Floor | 1 toilet, 1 shower and 1 sink |
Rates are in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
RATES: Please contact us directly for more rate information.
NOTE: Occupancy must not exceed the posted number of people the location sleeps. The information provided, though deemed accurate, is not guaranteed, it is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice. Posted rates do not include sales taxes or cleaning fees where applicable. We are not required to collect sales taxes or cleaning fees on some of the properties. Some properties are subject to the Hotel Room Tax (HRT) at 2% depending on location as well as the Harmonized Sales Tax (GST) at 5%. Please ask your sales agent for more information and a complete property rental rate confirmation.
The first payment is a deposit of 50% of the accommodation total plus applicable taxes due at time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to occupancy. Damage deposits are a pre-authorized hold on your credit card and are collected only if deemed necessary.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and a Bank Wire Transfer are all accepted methods of payment. All payments are in Canadian dollars. All reservations must be secured by a credit card.
These are actual testimonials from our guests. They have been edited for privacy and to correct spelling errors if needed and nothing else. If you have a question about a guest's testimonial or about the property, please do not hesitate to call one of our agents immediately and we would be happy to assist you.
Thank you.
Overall, how would you rate your stay? Excellent
Overall, how would you rank your accommodation? Excellent
How would you rate your reservation agent's service? Excellent
How would you rank the cleanliness and condition of your accommodation? Excellent
Overall, how would you rate the value for the price paid? Very Good
How would you rate the greeting service? Excellent
Would you use EMR Vacation Rentals in the future? Yes
Would you recommend EMR Vacation Rentals to your family and friends? N/A
Overall, how would you rate your stay? Average
Overall, how would you rank your accommodation? Average
How would you rate your reservation agent's service? Very Good
How would you rank the cleanliness and condition of your accommodation? Average
Overall, how would you rate the value for the price paid? Average
How would you rate the greeting service? Excellent
Would you use EMR Vacation Rentals in the future? Yes
Would you recommend EMR Vacation Rentals to your family and friends? Yes
There were several problems with our stay. First the Secret Garden was advertised as having a den in the write-up which usually means a separate room without a door. I chose this unit because of the den which the den turned out to be a living room with a dirty uncomfortable pull out sofa. Second there was construction right beside the building which should have been noted and perhaps reflected that in it's pricing about early morning Saturday noise. Third the washing machine backed up into the master bath shower, therefore had to spend time cleaning watching it not to overflow. There should have been some compensation for that. Isabel was cheerful and helpful which reflected the positive aspect of EMR Vacation Rentals. There were disrespectful neighbors across the street having parties 2 of the nights we were there so our sleep was interrupted during the night and early for construction. I would rent through EMR Vacation Rentals again but perhaps a different unit-or until construction was complete and the washer was fixed.
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences at the Secret Garden. EMR Vacation Rentals did take up your comments about the construction noise, the sofa bed, and the issue about washing machine with the owner.
Owners response; "The sofa and all carpets were professionally cleaned beginning of May. A plumber has checked the appliance and pipes which are in order. Most likely the water backing up into the master shower was caused by using too much detergent. Water in Vancouver is very soft and only a minimum amount of detergent is required."
We are sorry your stay was not perfect and we will endeavour to improve upon the property with the owner. With issues like construction in the neighbourhood are difficult to address since this is a large city with city noise in the background but we will talk about it with the owner to see what can be done. Thank you again and we hope to see you again in the future.
Overall, how would you rate your stay? Excellent
Overall, how would you rank your accommodation? Excellent
How would you rate your reservation agent's service? Excellent
How would you rank the cleanliness and condition of your accommodation? Excellent
Overall, how would you rate the value for the price paid? Very Good
How would you rate the greeting service? Excellent
Would you use EMR Vacation Rentals in the future? Yes
Would you recommend EMR Vacation Rentals to your family and friends? Yes
My family of 4 and my 2 in-laws stayed at the Secret Garden for 30 days. The location is ideal. Very close to downtown yet situated in a quiet neighborhood. The rental is very comfortable. The bathrooms in each bedroom gave us plenty of privacy. Since I am a professional pianist, it was also nice that there was a upright piano in the living room. I would recommend the Secret Garden especially for parties of 4-6.
Overall, how would you rate your stay? Excellent
Overall, how would you rank your accommodation? Excellent
How would you rate your reservation agent's service? Excellent
How would you rank the cleanliness and condition of your accommodation? Excellent
Overall, how would you rate the value for the price paid? Excellent
How would you rate the greeting service? Excellent
Would you use EMR Vacation Rentals in the future? Yes
Would you recommend EMR Vacation Rentals to your family and friends? Yes
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