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A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Close to Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver provides a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$986
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver

Welcome to this cozy little home tucked away in the heart of Vancouver’s West End.

Nestled in a quiet courtyard unit on the tree-lined Comox Street, this home offers a serene, intimate escape from the city’s hustle. Step through the glass doors and you’ll find a petite yet charming garden patio — the perfect spot for a morning coffee or a quiet evening under rustling leaves.

Just outside your door is the vibrant heart of the West End. Cafés, restaurants, and local shops along Davie Street bring the neighborhood to life with warmth and character. A short stroll takes you to the golden sunsets and sea breeze of English Bay, or the shaded trails and seawall of Stanley Park — all just minutes away for drive.

Our comfortable apartment features 2 bedrooms with 2 Queen-sized beds. Ample closet space, and cozy linens. Enjoy the open-concept living area, which includes 3 stylish sofas, and a dining table for 4-6. The fully equipped kitchen comes with modern appliances, including a fridge, stove, microwave, and coffee maker.

1.5 bathrooms. The full bathroom is equipped with tailor-made accessories and carefully selected decorations. Wi-Fi, TV, and washing machine/dryer.

When you arrive, everything will be ready to welcome you in the best conditions: sheets, towels and bath supplies, coffee, and tea. In addition, our key box is locked in the front door, and you can check in automatically after 4 pm.


It’s a quiet retreat with the city at your fingertips —
and I hope that during your stay, you won’t feel like a guest,
but like the main character in your own little story.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 823 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

🥿 Please remove your shoes when entering the unit 🚫 No shoes on the bed 🛁 Towels are for personal use only 🍽️ Please do not eat meals on the beds
🔑 Please keep both keys safe. A $120 replacement fee applies if either is lost. 🌙 Quiet hours: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
🚫No parties🚫No smoking or drugs,🚫No excessive noise, and 🚫No unauthorized guests.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H847270932, 25-157078

About the area

Map
Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Hospital - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Granville Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vancouver Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Canada Place - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 7 min drive
  • Burrard Station - 13 min walk
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Belle Patate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trees Organic Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gurkha Himalayan Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pumpjack Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blenz Coffee - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver on 30 Dec 2025 start from NZ$985.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver located?

Located in West End, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of St. Paul's Hospital, Granville Street and Robson Street. Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 1 mile (2 km). Burrard Station is 13 minutes by foot and Vancouver City Center Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

A Gentle Hideaway in the Urban Forest｜WEST END downtown Vancouver Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Voy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location, great for a family of 4, had all the amenities, and easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central Vancouver location. Walking distance to practically everything. Quiet and comfortable. The host was helpful, courteous and available when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful and our communication with Michelle was quick, even into the wee hours of the morning. This condo is perfectly located within walking to the ocean and all amenities. Beds were super comfortable and we could not hear a think from other neighbours which made sleeping very easy. I would highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, great accommodations

My friends and I were impressed with this cute, modern apartment. It was cozy and clean, but most of all, located in a great part of the city that made it very walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Paradise

This was hands down the best VRBO experience I’ve had so far! Michelle was a wonderful host—she had snacks waiting for us when we arrived, which was such a thoughtful touch. The place was spotless, the beds were super comfortable, and the home itself was quaint, quiet, and full of charm. It's in a peaceful neighborhood just a short walk from downtown, and there’s a lovely park nearby with community gardens and a farmers market on Saturdays. Everything about our stay exceeded expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location Downtown Vancouver

The location is great. The unit is a lower unit, below ground and was small, but adequate. With a larger unit above, it was a bit noisy with foot traffic, etc. throughout the day and early mornings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghan M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Would not stay again

The property was in a great location. Walking distance to most places. No mention of the property being in a basement. Upstairs tennants were very noise in the middle of the night. Cleanleness wasnt the greatest, and the home had an awful musty/stale laundry smell.I would not stay at this property again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Clean, cute and cozy

This home was the perfect size for our family of four. It was clean and had everything we needed. This is a great location of you want to be in walking distance of shops, eateries, and public transportation. Overall it was a really good experience. The master bed is missing cross boards to support the mattress (easy to fix) so the mattress sags a lot. The listing says there is a hot tub, further in the listing it states there is a hot tub in the bathroom. There is NO hot tub. I’m guessing the owner was trying to say there is a bathtub. The owner never responded when I asked about the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good place, poor communication

Leading up to the day we stayed, Michelle was timely in her responses. She even offered car service to take us to the airport after checkout. The day of the stay, she stopped communicating. We offered for us to drop our luggage off early so we could explore the city before check in, but stopped responding which made it very difficult to drop the bags off. We waited at the place for an hour after she said we could off drop our bags while repeatedly messaging her. We were finally able to get in to drop our bags off, but still had no response from her. I had also asked verification on the time of our ride to the airport, but again got no response. We ended up having to walk to the train and taking public transport to the airport. She was very friendly leading up to the stay, but the lack of response the day of made it very frustrating and difficult. The place itself was beautiful and very clean. There was even a farmers market happening right outside when we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025