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4 Min To…. BEACH/CREEK/FOREST/SHOP/JOG/GYM/POOL Suite… PATIO/YARD/TRAMPOLINE/HAMMOCK KITCHEN SMART TV WIFI 49 to 71Mbps FREE PARKING WASHER/DRYER FIRETABLES AIR HOCKEY/POOL TABLE/PINGPONG QUEEN BED 2 SINGLE BEDS SEPARATE ENTRY BRIGHT/GROUND LEVEL/OPEN PLAN COVID CLEAN 10 Min Downtown Van Ski Grouse Mt Views Dine/Ferry/Beach/Parks/Hike/Jog/Swim/Pitch&Putt Stanley Park Seawall/Bike Cap Susp Bridge Lighthouse Park Lonsdale Quay Park Royal Mall 20 Min Mtn Bike Ski Cypress Mtn Golf Ikon Ski Mtn The space Welcome to Urban Oasis! “It’s not a place, it’s a home!” - Maria, Urban Oasis Guest Check out our photos! The Suite; The Amentities; The Patio and Yard; The seawall, beaches and playgrounds; The Acquatic Center pool, lazy river, water slide, hot tubs, gym, fitness studios; What to do 4 mins to 50 mins from here - walking or driving; 4 Season Activities; On Land, Water, Mountains; Winter, Summer, Spring, Fall. Nestled in West Vancouver. With 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom it sleeps 4. Have a great stay while enjoying everything this vacation has to offer. This Destination Designed property is almost as inspiring as all the North Shore Amenities & Attractions a short Walk or Drive away! We offer access to nature along with ritzy urban amenities! - 4 min to Forested Creek walk to Beach, Shops, Cafes, Grocery & Parks; John Lawson Oceanfront Playground & Water Park; Gym; Family & Adult Hot Tubs; Pool with Waterslide & Lazy River. - 10 min drive to Downtown, Attractions, Ferries, Stanley Park, Sandy Beaches, Outdoor Salt Water Oceanside Pool, Ski Hill. - 10 min drive to Grouse Mtn Ski, Capilano Suspension Bridge & Salmon Hatchery. - 10 - 40 min drive to World Class Hiking. - 40 min drive to Squamish Sea to Sky Gondola. - 1 1/2 hr drive to Whistler Village and Scandinave Spa. - Imagine Luxurious Living on Vancouver’s North Shore. - Rejuvenate in nature. - Year-round adventure. - Memorable strolls along the ocean with spectacular views along the way. - Welcoming and friendly hosts. - A safe neighborhood with amenities minutes away within walking distance. - A distinctive 2 bedroom suite that is exceptionally clean, private and great quality. - Imagine staying with us! We are often working on improvements and new amenities... A. 1 Queen Bed with Canada’s Sealy Mattress! B. 2 Single Endy Beds. Endy Beds are voted Canada’s most comfortable beds! C. Family Room Smart TV. Sign in to your own apps like Apple TV, Netflix, Crave Multi Position TV mount - folds out, tilts and turns. D. House is has in floor radiant heating; is exceptionally well insulated and provides terrific climate control. This = Warm in cold season + Cool in the hot season! Even though the ground level has always been comfortable in every season; We added air conditioning to the very Top Floor of the house as the world adapts to the changing climate. This means our Main Floor + Ground Level Floor are even more guaranteed to stay cool in the hot season. Simply closing the blinds, windows and doors also keeps the suite very cool in the heat. E. Outdoor Dining Fire Table + Lounge Fire Table! Lux snuggly blankets for evenings outside at the fire tables! And we cover the outdoor furniture in the colder season, so they are dry and comfortable for fire table use all year long! In cooler, wetter seasons, simply fold and toss the covers in the Outdoor Bench and recover patio furniture when done. F. Ninja Blender with Smoothie cups; Cuisinart Rice Cooker; Programmable Coffee Maker; Salton temperature control tea kettle; Chef Designed Knife Block Set; Cuisinart Toaster Oven; Microwave... to name a few appliances for you to enjoy. THINGS TO DO: VIRGIN RIVER TV FILMING LOCATIONS: Easy driving to NETFLIX TV SERIES VIRGIN RIVER filming locations. For example, Jack’s Bar - The Watershed Grill on the Squamish River & a popular spot for Eagle Watching is in Brackendale = 45 mins drive; Mel’s cabin is in Murdo Frazer Park = 10 mins drive; Many scenes are filmed in Snug Cove on Bowen Island using the Artisan Lane, local library & main street = 50 mins drive + an ocean ferry ride; The Capilano Suspension Bridge = 10 mins drive; The Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge = 20 mins drive; Deer Lake Park & Burnaby’s Fraser River Foreshore Park is the site of Paige's adorable food truck as well as the community picnic from Season 2 = 35 mins drive; Dr Vernon’s family practice is filmed at First Street in New Westminster in a Queen Anne Style Mansion = 30 mins drive; Grouse Mountain = 10 mins drive; Shannon Falls = 40 min drive. Check out Netflix filming location interviews with the location scouts online. CAR RENTAL: A car rental is a must for this area! While you can spend days walking to many amenities around us; there are so many amazing things to do from here a car will really make the most of your time! No Snow tires required for Grouse Mtn skiing. You take a tram up the mountain from the parking lot. Snow tires are the law for Cypress and Seymour Mtn. Ask your car rental company for snow tires if you want to ski there. Check out our photos on your cel phone! We show you so many things to do using our suite as your home base! The number of photos you can view on airbnb on your computer is limited, but not on your iphone! FITNESS: “I started my day by following the Creek down to the seawall for a run. Stretching at the pier I felt like I was in a Nike Ad - minus the body!” - Karen SAMPLE ITINERARY FOR ALL AGES... DAY 1: Rent Bikes on Georgia and Denman St downtown. Tour Stanley Park Sea Wall. Stop off along they way at the sandy beaches; grab lunch at the concession stands; and take a dip in the salt water oceanside Second Beach Pool. On the way home, visit Park Royal Village Mall for dinner at any number of excellent restaurants like Cactus Club, The Keg or Tap House to name a few. DAY 2: Walk down the Forested creek path from Urban Oasis to the West Vancouver Sea Wall. Turn right and stop off at the many view points along the way. Watch for eagles and seals. Relax at Dundarave's sandy beach before heading for lunch at The Beach House right next door, complete with stunning ocean views. DAY 3: Head to Grouse Mountain. For the avid exercise enthusiast, hike up Nature's Stairmaster - the Grouse Grind. The tram is available for the ride down. For those looking for more relaxation, take the tram up and down. The views are spectacular, there are many activities to do and see, and great food options. In the Spring season, this is one place where you can be on top of the mountain skiing and down at the beach on the same day. DAY 4: Walk down the Forested creek path from Urban Oasis to the West Vancouver Sea Wall. Turn left and see many interesting views and places along the way to Park Royal Village Mall. There are beaches, parks, community gardens, sailing club, beach volleyball nets, John Lawson and Ambleside playgrounds, water park, dog park, soccer fields, concessions, cafes along the way to name a few. End the day at Park Royal Village for dinner at one of the many restaurants there. DAY 5: The Squamish - Whistler Sea to Sky Highway really is the most gorgeous drive in the world! Cruising alongside the vast ocean inlet and mountain ranges on one side and walls of lush rain forest on the other side of you is astounding and magical. Stop off at the Squamish Sea to Sky Gondola for the many amenities offered there. Cafe, outdoor live music hiking for all levels, viewing platforms, outdoor yoga classes, educational info and activities for families. The views of the inlet offer some of the most beautiful ocean water views imaginable. You can even stop along the way at Shannon Falls highway pullover. It is a bit of a hike up the falls for very small children and some seniors, but very doable for many. Then carry on to Whistler Village where you can be as active or as casual as you'd like. Stroll through the car free village whilst being immersed in the stunning mountains around you; cafes, restaurants abound; zip lining, hiking, biking, skiing, lakes, etc. - If you are lucky enough to be here longer, take a look online! The lists of things to do are incredible and endless! ACCOMMODATION: The suite is like new, large, comfortable, cozy, exceptionally clean, private and comfortably suits 4 people. THE GUEST SUITE: Bright, Spacious, Ground Level, Private Entrance Double French Doors, Large Windows, Cozy Luxury. Large south facing yard, gazebo, outdoor couch, table, fire table, seating, trampoline. Game table with air hockey, pool table and ping pong! Our Guest Suite is well maintained with quality products. We provide those special extras that you would not expect when travelling. Our goal is to enhance your comfort and convenience. We offer a full kitchen with expansive granite counters; kitchen table for 4; living area with couch, cushions, blankets and lounge chairs; 2 umbrellas; 3 in 1 game table (pool, ping pong and air hockey); full laundry facilities; full 5 piece bathroom with shower/tub glass enclosure. There are large windows in both bedrooms and the living area of the suite. There is a private entry with large side windows and french doors that open out to a walkway with pergola and man gate entrance to the street. Fully gated yard with man gate. Free parking is on the street. PLEASE NOTE: We are a family of 4 and we do have 2 small dogs who live in the main house with us. The dogs do not live in your Guest Suite. The dogs spend their outside time in the upper yard that is gated off from the lower yard where the suite is. They do bark at passersby. It works best to say hello and get to know them! Please let us know if you have dog allergies and we will ensure they do not come into any contact with you. Please do not feed the dogs and do not allow your children to feed the dogs. Some people food can be poison to them. Please advise us of any life-threatening allergies to seafood, nuts, pet or others and allergies to perfume, smoke etc. Dan does have an anaphylactic allergy to seafood, so please keep seafood within the suite and clean up well. BEDROOMS: Each bedroom is cozy and fully furnished with bed, desk & hutch, desk lamp, bedside tables, table lamps, carpet, mirror, closet, closet safe for your valuables, luggage rack, hangers, snuggly bedding, warm duvets, extra pillows and throw blanket. There are extra bedding sets in each room for each bed. Help yourself to the supplies in the closet and reorganize the bedding however it suits you best. All beds are fitted with hypoallergenic features including: zippered mattress protectors; fitted mattress protectors; fitted sheets; flat sheets; Australian wool duvet that regulates body temperatures; decoration comforters; zippered pillow protectors; pillow cases. AMENITIES: To make your stay carefree and comfortable, we offer various comforts including bath robes, canvas shopping carry bags, flashlight, hair dryers, towels and hair twist towel. We will get you STARTED with shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body soap for your use during your stay. Both rooms can be locked from inside the bedroom. BATHROOM: Enjoy the luxury of a full 5 piece bathroom, complete with granite counter top, marble floors, thick absorbent bath mats, shower/tub with glass enclosure. We will get you started with amenities for a soothing soak in the tub. THE KITCHEN: There are dozen's of restaurants and cafes walking distance from us. However, if you are inclined to prepare your own meals while away from home, or would like to take picnic to the beach or nearby parks, the kitchen includes: coffee maker, tea kettle, full fridge, stove and oven, microwave, toaster oven, rice cooker, pots, pans, cups, bowls, tupperware, dishes, cutlery, utensils, dish towels, baking pyrex, cleaning products, plastic plates & cutlery, thermos', insulated lunch bags, refillable water bottles etc. KITCHEN STARTERS: We offer some basic staples including salt, pepper, olive oil spray, seasoning, pasta, coffee, tea etc. Fresh Street Grocery store is an 8 min walk from our home for your convenience to restock these items. Whole Foods and Osaka Asian Super Market are a 40 min walk to Park Royal Mall. CLEANING AND OTHER SUPPLIES STARTERS: We will also get you STARTED with AMPLE cleaning supplies, paper towel, napkins, toilet paper, compost bags, garbage bags, laundry soap etc. Fresh St grocery store is only 2 blocks away for your convenience to restock your needs. THE YARD & STREET: We have a lovely sitting area in the yard, with chairs, dining fire table, lounge fire table, patio lights, gazebo, outdoor couch & table and a full size trampoline for your enjoyment. We are on a street with a Village Walk at the Crosswalk; so it's a great spot to people and dog watch as they pass by from time to time. There are country style streets and paths along the adjacent forest, complete with a babbling creek, quaint wooden bridges, benches, a small playground with swings; as well as urban streets with fully paved sidewalks, city roadways, shops, restaurants, cafes & services nearby. The best of both worlds! CONVENIENCE: Walk 4 minutes to bus routes, restaurants, cafes, shops, malls, beaches, sea walk, forest, aquatic centre, swimming pools, water slide, gym, yoga, grocery store, pharmacy, medical clinic etc. Walk 10 minutes to tennis, sailing club, pitch and putt golf, parks and playgrounds. Drive 10 minutes to downtown Vancouver. Drive 10 minutes to Grouse Mountain Ski and Hiking Resort; 20 minutes to Cypress Mountain Ski Resort and 50 mins to Mount Seymour. Drive 10 minutes to Capilano Suspension Bridge. Drive from 10 to 40 minutes to world class activities, attractions & events. 4 Season, Water, Winter and Land Activities; Beaches; Sea Walks; Art & Festivals; Culture & History; Scenic Drives; Villages; Cuisine; and Shopping galore. FITNESS AND ACTIVITY CENTRE: Walk 4 minutes to There is a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, family & adult hot tubs, lazy river, water slides, steam bath, sauna, yoga, tennis and exercise classes at the West Vancouver Community Centre. SENIOR'S CENTRE: Walk 4 mins walk to West Vancouver Senior's Centre. This walk is relatively flat and has sidewalks. LIBRARY: Walk 4 mins to West Vancouver Library. This walk is relatively flat and has sidewalks. THE RESTAURANTS AND CAFES: There are many great shops, restaurants, cafes and grocery stores within walking distance from our Guest Suite! There are opportunities for ocean front and ocean view dining that are unparalleled anywhere else in Vancouver! Dundarave Beach, Ambleside, Park Royal. SEA WALK & BEACHES: The West Vancouver Sea Wall is a 4 minute walk directly south of us, great for walking and jogging. It is slightly downhill to the sea wall. Bikes are not allowed on the sea wall, but there are dedicated bike route roads throughout West Vancouver that connect to North Shore bike trails and Stanley Park sea wall and forest bike routes. Check online for West Vancouver bike rentals on Marine Drive. WINTER ACTIVITIES: There are 3 local mountains offering a dizzying array of winter, Christmas and year round activities, with spectacular views and scenery of the city, oceans and mountains. You don't have to be a fitness enthusiast to enjoy them - they offer aerial trams, day lodges and restaurants for tourists and sight seeing as well. WATER ACTIVITIES: There are incredible opportunities for boating, ferries, water taxis, fishing, pools, beaches, lakes, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and ocean views abound in every direction from our home! LAND ACTIVITIES: We are so incredibly close to every type of excursion you could imagine! The views and scenery are endless and jaw dropping! Sea walk; flat hiking; mountain hiking; forest trails for every level of fitness; suspension bridges; waterfalls; road biking; mountain biking; bmx biking; golf; tennis; gondolas and aerial trams for activities and for sight seeing; day lodges; yoga, jogging. We are home base for you to take Scenic drives that are awe inspiring; Villages that are quaint, relaxing and memorable; Arts & Festivals that occur year round virtually in our "backyard"; and Culture and History that is captivating! DETAILS: See The Neighborhood and Getting Around below for more information about nearby excursions and attractions! Guest access THE GUEST SUITE ENTRANCE: The walkway to the suite entrance is flat and spacious. The private entrance to the suite has double french doors and side windows. Our family lives in the main house with 2 small dogs. (See Allergies Section below.) *DRIVING: If you are driving here, the Upper Levels Highway or Marine Dr, West Vancouver are very easy routes to follow on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps, whether you are coming here from any of Vancouver's Airports, The BC Ferry Terminals, The Ski Hills, other Canadian Provinces or the United States. There is free street parking at our house. DRIVING FROM VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: We are 40 mins by car from Vancouver International Airport. We recommend you pick up and drop off your vehicle at Vancouver International Airport. DRIVING FROM HORSESHOE BAY FERRIES: We are 14 mins from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal with sailings to The Sunshine Coast; Vancouver Island; Bowen Island, and The Canadian and US Gulf Islands. DRIVING FROM THE UNITED STATES: We are 50 mins by car from United States Peace Arch Border. DRIVING FROM THE MOUNTAINS: We are 1 hr 40 mins from Whistler Mountain Village; 2 hrs from Pemberton Village; and 45 mins from Squamish. * Driving times may vary depending on traffic conditions. **TRANSIT FROM VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: We are 1 hr by Sky Train and Bus from Vancouver International Airport. When you arrive at Marine Drive in West Vancouver by bus, it is a slight uphill walk from Marine Dr to us. You can call North Shore Taxi at (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) to ride up the hill for a nominal fee (about $5 CAD). Or, you can also get off at Park Royal Mall and then take the 7 min taxi ride from Park Royal Mall to us, instead of walking uphill. TRANSIT FROM HORSESHOE BAY FERRIES: We are 31 mins by bus from Horseshoe Bay Ferries. ** Bus schedules are subject to change. Please check directly with the Vancouver Transit Service for accurate information. Other things to note YOU SHOULD KNOW: Our guest suite is legal and licensed. Our home insurance approves Airbnb guests. MEDICAL: 4 min walk or 40 min walk There is a drop in medical clinic on Marine Drive, called Ocean Walk, which is a 4 min walk. There is also a medical clinic at Caufeild Mall, which is a 10 - 15 min drive. Lion's Gate Hospital is located in North Vancouver - a 15-30 minute drive from our Guest Suite; depending on traffic. Park Royal Mall has a dentist, eyeglass clinic and other specialists available. I recommend calling before you go, to ensure their hours and operations are current. PHOTOS: You can view all our photos of things to do around us on your smart phone airbnb app. The number of host airbnb photos you can view on your computer is limited. Registration Details Provincial registration number: H563227526